In order to advance manufacturing science and support integration of new materials and technologies by industry to ASM International’s 25,000 member organization and the IMS international network, IMS International and ASM International signed a cooperation agreement to explore marketing and services opportunities for manufacturers, researchers, and manufacturing stakeholders including workshops, forums, and innovation hubs. They will also explore publishing and disseminating manufacturing content as well as collaborate to integrate Materials Information into STEP/ISO-10303 standards. The organizations will evaluate opportunities to promote each other’s membership as well as offer incentives or shared benefits in the future.