The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) today announced the winners of its annual Technical Competition, which recognizes excellence in additive manufacturing applications and finishing techniques. A panel of industry veterans selected entries from Point Designs and BuildParts by Cideas as Advanced Concepts and Advanced Finishing winners. AMUG Members selected the entry by Eaton for the […]

The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) announced Gary Rabinovitz as the recipient of its Lifetime Achievement Award, the second in the organization’s 36-year history. Rabinovitz, AM/3D Printing Lab Manager at Reebok and a member of AMUG’s Board of Directors, was recognized during the group’s 36th annual conference for 24 years of service, hard work, and […]

The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) presented its prestigious DINO (Distinguished INnovator Operator) Award for additive manufacturing expertise and service to five deserving individuals. These new DINOs received their awards at the 36th annual AMUG Conference. AMUG representatives presented the DINO Awards in recognition of tenure in the additive manufacturing industry, years of service, contributions to […]

Once again, the Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) will host its “unlike any other” annual conference at the Hilton Chicago on March 10-14, 2024. This is the event of the year for additive manufacturing professionals across every industry. Members from around the globe look forward to convening and collaborating on what’s new and improved in […]

The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) today announced the recipients of its scholarships. Alex Campbell, a fourth-year aerospace engineering student at Ohio State University, has been awarded the Guy E. Bourdeau Scholarship for students in additive manufacturing. Phil Rufe, an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering at Eastern Michigan University, has been selected for […]

By Shannon VanDeren, AMUG President, and Ed Graham, AMUG Director, Education and Conference The 2024 AMUG Conference is rapidly approaching. The five-day event opens on March 10, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois, to host additive manufacturing (AM) users in ways that advance their skills, broaden their horizons and ignite new collaborations. On the surface, the AMUG…

The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) announced its keynote speakers for the 2024 AMUG Conference, which will be held in Chicago, Illinois, from March 10 -14, 2024. Jason Lopes, Director – Additive Manufacturing at Gentle Giant Studios, will take the stage on Tuesday, March 12. Olaf Diegel, Professor of Additive Manufacturing at the University of […]

The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) today announced Greg Morris, CTO of Zeda, as the recipient of its esteemed Innovators Award. AMUG bestows this award on those who have cultivated innovative practices that have advanced the additive manufacturing industry. The Innovators Award will be presented at the 2024 AMUG Conference. Previous recipients include industry luminaries […]

The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) today announced that online registration will open on September 1, 2023, for its 2024 AMUG Education and Training Conference, which will take place in Chicago, Illinois, from March 10-14, 2024. The AMUG Conference is a users’ event open to owners and operators of industrial additive manufacturing technologies used for […]

The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) announces the election of four individuals to its Board of Directors. Heather Natal, Jordan Weston, Thomas Sorovetz, and Tim Bell will serve as secretary, director of Education & Conference, director of Event & Hospitality, and director of Sponsors & Exhibitors, respectively. Weston, Sorovetz, and Bell were re-elected for second […]

With the AMUG Conference and Rapid+TCT under our belt, the AM industry has already covered a lot of ground in 2023. So far this year, we’ve seen an uptake in interest across all sectors on how 3D printing technology can boost production, transform business models, and support sustainable manufacturing. Aerospace, defense, and medical are still […]

The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) holds a Technical Competition at its annual conference to recognize excellence in additive manufacturing applications and finishing techniques. At the 2023 AMUG Conference, a panel of industry veterans selected the University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) and Custom Prototypes as Advanced Concepts and Advanced Finishing winners, respectively. AMUG Members […]

The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) presented its prestigious DINO (Distinguished INnovator Operator) Award for additive manufacturing expertise and service to ten deserving individuals. These new DINOs received their awards at the 35th annual AMUG Conference during a ceremony that commemorated the 25th anniversary of the DINO Award. AMUG representatives presented the DINO Awards in recognition […]

At its 35th annual conference, the Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) bestowed its prestigious President’s Award to Mark Wynn, Senior Technical Specialist for Yazaki North America. “Mark Wynn’s perseverance, dedication, passion, professionalism, and selflessness were apparent in each of the AMUG roles he filled. And the result of those qualities was excellence in his work,” said […]

The AMUG Conference is unlike any other event. The enthusiasm for additive manufacturing is contagious, and the knowledge among members is unmatchable. AMUG as an organization truly lives up to its mission, and the annual conference reflects its dedication to the people of this unique industry. Here are some highlights from the 2023 AMUG Conference. […]

AMUG’s annual conference is fast approaching, and AM professionals are looking forward to this memorable experience. Attendees arrive to share knowledge, ideas, and laughs as they enjoy keynotes, panels, hands-on workshops, awards, friendly competitions, and fun-filled outings. The 2023 AMUG conference runs March 19-23 at the Hilton Chicago. Make Parts Fast had the pleasure of interviewing […]

The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) announced Diana Kalisz, Vice President, Materials for 3D Systems, as the recipient of its esteemed Innovators Award. AMUG bestows this award on those who have cultivated innovative ideas that have advanced the additive manufacturing industry. The Innovators Award will be presented at the 2023 AMUG Conference following Diana’s onstage […]

The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) announced that online registration is available for its 2023 AMUG Conference, which will be held in Chicago, Illinois, March 19-23, 2023. The AMUG Conference is a users’ event open to owners and operators of industrial additive manufacturing technologies used for professional purposes. The AMUG Conference is distinct from the […]

Shows and conferences are slowly emerging from the effects of the global pandemic. Some offer both in-person and virtual experiences, others are returning to in-person only. The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) conference hosted roughly 2000 attendees a few weeks ago, and it was great to see everyone. The conference traditionally offers a range of […]

The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) presented its prestigious DINO (Distinguished INnovator Operator) Award for additive manufacturing expertise and service to three individuals. The awards were presented at the 35th annual users group conference held in Chicago, Illinois. AMUG representatives presented the DINO Awards in recognition of tenure in the additive manufacturing industry, years of […]

The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) today announced the election of three individuals to its Board of Directors. Mark Abshire, Shannon VanDeren and Jason Dickman will serve as President, Vice President and Director of Membership, respectively. These newly elected individuals have been actively involved in AMUG and the AMUG Conference for many years and in […]

The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) today announced the winners of its annual Technical Competition, which recognizes excellence in additive manufacturing applications and finishing techniques. A panel of industry veterans selected Bill Braune of Dinsmore, Inc. and Nanci Hardwick of MELD Manufacturing as winners in the Advanced Finishing and Advanced Concepts categories. AMUG Members selected […]

The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) announced the recipients of its scholarships. Frank Marquette, Professor of Practice at Troy University (Troy, Alabama), has been awarded the Randy Stevens Scholarship for educators in additive manufacturing. Akila Udage, who is pursuing a Ph.D. in architectural science with research focusing on additive manufacturing for lighting at Rensselaer Polytechnic […]

The additive manufacturing industry is a constantly changing industry. There’s no better way to stay informed of all the developments then to attend one or more of the upcoming conferences. Taking into account that the ongoing pandemic could alter plans at short notice, various shows are offering a range of options for attendees including hybrid […]

The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) announced its keynote speakers for the 2022 AMUG Conference, which will be held in Chicago, Illinois, from April 3 – 7, 2022. Kevin Czinger, founder, lead inventor, and CEO of Divergent 3D and Czinger Vehicles, and Ellen Lee, technical leader additive manufacturing research at Ford Motor Company, will take […]