Staff report

The 13th annual America Makes Members Meeting and Exchange will take place Aug. 5-6 at Waypoint 4180, Canfield.

The gathering is America Makes’ premier event, bringing together the brightest minds from government, industry and academia to exchange ideas, explore the latest in additive manufacturing and drive innovation forward.

Keynote addresses feature Bill Murray, co-founder and chief engineer at Ursa Major, and Matthew Sermon, direct reporting program manager for the Maritime Industrial Base Program.

Attendees will be the first to hear about a new project call and participate in its kickoff webinar and Q&A session. As in past years, America Makes will announce recipients of the Distinguished Collaborator and Ambassador awards.

Register by Friday, using promo code FIREWORKS, to receive a $50 discount. The event is open to members and nonmembers. To learn more, register, view the agenda, become a sponsor or arrange hotel accommodations, visit /www.americamakes.us/events/mmx/.