Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Pavan Muzumdar, Chief Operating Officer for Automation Alley & Project DIAMOnD CEO, Troy, MI, for a Project DIAMOnD Marketplace discussion.
Hear Pavan and Jeffrey discuss, how Project DIAMOnD’s new Marketplace empowers small Michigan manufacturers through 3D printing and collaboration in the SoundCloud podcast shared below:
There were several questions Jeffrey wanted to find out from Pavan in this conversation:
1. The big picture:
Pavan, for those who may not be familiar, in a few sentences can you explain what Project DIAMOnD is and how it’s changing the way manufacturing happens here in Michigan?
2. From network to marketplace:
Automation Alley recently launched the Project DIAMOnD Marketplace. Tell us what this new peer-to-peer platform does and why it’s such a major milestone for distributed manufacturing.
3. Impact so far:
The Project DIAMOnD network has already completed more than 50,000 3D print jobs. What kinds of parts are being produced, and what does that volume tell us about the potential of this model?
4. Empowering small manufacturers:
A big part of Project DIAMOnD’s mission is giving small and medium-sized manufacturers access to digital transformation technology. How does the marketplace make it easier for those smaller companies to compete, even if they don’t own a 3D printer themselves?
5. Security and collaboration:
You’ve emphasized that the marketplace protects intellectual property while enabling collaboration across hundreds of Michigan manufacturers. How does that balance work in practice?
6. Michigan’s leadership role:
Governor Whitmer and multiple county executives have endorsed Project DIAMOnD’s statewide expansion. Why is Michigan uniquely positioned to lead the country in distributed manufacturing?
7. Call to action – getting involved:
For the businesses listening, whether they want to have parts printed or join the network – how can they get involved with the Project DIAMOnD Marketplace, and what kind of opportunities does it open up for them?
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Automation Alley’s Project DIAMOnD Launches Peer-to-Peer Marketplace for Distributed 3D Printing
TROY, Mich. – Sept. 2025 – Project DIAMOnD, the nation’s largest distributed 3D printing network led by Automation Alley and funded by Oakland County, has launched its new additive manufacturing marketplace – a secure, peer-to-peer platform where companies can submit 3D printing jobs at scale, and participating small manufacturers across Michigan can fulfill those jobs collaboratively.
The marketplace is designed to leverage the full network of printers for secure commercial transactions, while also protecting intellectual property of the designs. Orders are distributed across participating manufacturers, with costs and payments shared to ensure that every company contributing gets its piece.
“These accomplishments demonstrate the incredible potential of distributed manufacturing to strengthen supply chains, foster innovation and keep production local,” said Pavan Muzumdar, CEO of Project DIAMOnD and COO of Automation Alley. “With the marketplace, we’ve created a mechanism for companies to access advanced additive manufacturing without having to own the equipment themselves. Designers don’t even need a printer to benefit. They can simply submit their designs, have them produced securely across the network and know their intellectual property is protected. This is how small businesses transform the way manufacturing happens in Michigan.”
- Companies that want to print at scale via the Project DIAMOnD Marketplace can reach out to contact@projectdiamond.org.
- Manufacturers interested in joining the network to receive a free 3D printer and training can apply through the “Join” form at www.projectdiamond.org.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer and all three county executives in Oakland, Macomb and Wayne have endorsed Project DIAMOnD’s expansion statewide, recognizing its value as a competitive advantage for Michigan manufacturers. With the marketplace now live and 51,153 completed prints, the network has proven both the scalability and real-world impact of distributed manufacturing.
Project DIAMOnD (Distributed Independent and Agile Manufacturing on Demand) is creating the nation’s largest connected 3D printing network, enabling small and medium-sized manufacturers and tech companies to access Industry 4.0 tools, diversify production capabilities, and respond rapidly to market demands. Funded by Oakland County in Phase 2 and powered by Automation Alley, the program provides participating businesses with grant-funded 3D printers, training, and access to a secure digital marketplace for on-demand production.
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