The purpose of the Design for AM Network is to connect the wider UK Design for AM academic research community alongside those in the industry who are experienced practitioners of additive manufacturing technologies, such that we can benefit from sharing knowledge, developing research themes and working collaboratively to ensure that Design for AM is given the best platform possible. By bringing together the Design for AM community, the network aims to reach out to the widest possible audience that might benefit from Design for AM research; identify future research directions, and facilitate larger and more adventurous research collaborations.