The Spanish Advanced Manufacturing Cluster comprises the Association of Manufacturers of Machine Tools (representing 90% of machine tool and advanced manufacturing technology companies in Spain), the Association for Industrial 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing, the Association for Metal Cutting, Forming and Machining Companies, and the Association for Start-Ups and New Technology-Based Companies supporting the Advanced Manufacturing Industry. AFM comprises more than 450 companies plus 70 partners, represents more than 16.500 direct employees, and has a turnover of more than €3.000 million. AFM provides several services, from international promotion to Quality Management, training and education, marketing and communication, and more. Through its INVEMA (Foundation for Machine Tool Research) technology unit, AFM promotes cooperation between international technology companies and networks.
