This document specifies the requirements, which are independent of the material and manufacturing method used, for part manufacturers using additive manufacturing techniques. This document specifies criteria for additive manufacturing processes as well as quality-relevant characteristics and factors along the process chain and defines activities and sequences within an additive manufacturing production site. This document is applicable to the additive manufacturing technologies defined in ISO/ASTM 52900 and defines quality assurance measures along the manufacturing process. Environment, health and safety aspects are not covered in this standard. The corresponding content is addressed in the equipment manufacturer guidelines and ISO/ASTM 52931, ISO/ASTM 52932, ISO/ASTM 52933, ISO/ASTM 52934 and ISO/ASTM 52938-11). A quality management system (e.g. ISO 9001, ISO/TS 22163, ISO 19443, SAE AS 9100D, ISO 13485, IATF 16949) should be in place when the AM part manufacturer applies this standard. Additionally, this standard can be used to establish quality management system relevant content that is specific to AM-technology.