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Project DIAMOnD Opens Digital Transformation Center to External 3D Printing Customers

by Automation Alley | Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Automation Alley’s DTC has expanded access to its industrial additive manufacturing services, making them available to non-member organizations in Michigan and beyond.

As featured in DesignNews:

Project DIAMOnD, a 3D printing initiative led by Automation Alley, has made its Digital Transformation Center (DTC) available for print orders from businesses outside of the Project DIAMOnD membership network. This new service supports the broader mission of Project DIAMOnD by significantly increasing access to industrial-grade additive manufacturing equipment and expert support to small and mid-size businesses across the state of Michigan and beyond.

The DTC was created to support Project DIAMOnD grant participants as they scaled beyond the limits of their in-house 3D printers. It has evolved into a professional, fee-for-service manufacturing resource.

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