September 2025
President’s Report
September is the start of Autumn (at least in the Northern Hemisphere). Fall foliage will start showing up around us with vibrant colors and cooler temperatures. For many, this is a favorite season, one of change. Change can be interpreted as difficult, yet it can also be beautiful.
Speaking of beautiful change, have you seen our mentions that we are changing locations for 2026? We are going toward the West Coast. Why might you ask? We feel it is important to be present in varied regions to attract new members and sponsors who may not have been able to join us in another location. So, we expect to gain some returning additive representatives who were waiting for a change from us.
Shannon VanDeren
President
As you know, we host AMUG as an all-inclusive event… this creates limitations to the venue options. We want all of us to stay together, which means that we need plenty of room for conference activities (meeting rooms, main gathering space, expo space, and dining for all of us), enough hotel rooms that we can all stay within the conference venue, and the ability to host us in our desired date range. We love the intimacy of AMUG and the inclusive nature of our conference that allows for terrific learning and networking.
If you’ve been regularly coming to AMUG Conferences year over year, we thank you with absolute sincerity. If you’ve taken a hiatus, we are ready for you to come back, and we hope that Reno will help ignite your wish to return. If you haven’t been to an AMUG Conference before, how may I help you understand more about the conference? I’d love to share a chat if you’d like to learn more about it.
As you start planning for AMUG 2026, there are some things to be thinking about… registration, submissions, nominations, etc. I’ll keep sharing the links with you for ease so we can keep your brain power focused on your creativity! Let’s start with these:
Registration
Attendee registration is open. Sign up before December 12 to enjoy early-bird pricing.
Sponsorship registration is open. Review our prospectus here. It offers information on the various tiers of sponsorship and the inclusions for each. Note that we have added a few additional options for sponsorship as well (Training Labs for Diamond or Platinum sponsors, Start-Up Launchpad, Wordly translation services, lanyards, lounge, breaks, and hotel signage). To register for your booth, click here.
Hotel Reservations
We have negotiated a great rate at the Grand Sierra Resort. You may enjoy our discounted rates throughout the conference dates: Sunday, March 15, through Thursday, March 19. We also have a limited number of rooms available at the negotiated rate for those who want to arrive early (Friday, March 13, and Saturday, March 15) to enjoy the area of Reno and Lake Tahoe. To make a reservation, please click here.
To view all the amenities the hotel offers, visit the Grand Sierra Resort’s website. A visit to the Reno/Tahoe tourism board’s website will show you what the area holds in store for you.
Speaker Portal
Our call for speakers is open. You don’t need to have your presentation complete – just in a state where you can submit an abstract. Be thinking about a presentation, a subject matter expert panel, or a workshop and submit that abstract here.
Nominations
Our board positions cycle every two years. We have FIVE positions open this year for election (or maybe re-election for some). We will open the Submission of Interest link on November 1.
Be thinking about this… do you wish to be a part of the AMUG Board and help steer its efforts and growth? It is an honor to be a part of the strategy, planning, and execution of our precious event. You may complete a Submission of Interest, and/or our nominating committee might call upon you to measure your interest.
You can see the job descriptions here. This year, we have President, Vice President, Treasurer, Director at Large, and Director of Membership up for election for the next two years (note that Treasurer and Director at Large positions are appointed… yet you may still submit your interest in filling these roles).
Be on the lookout for other links relevant to the AMUG Conference (such as pre-conference trainings and pre-conference tours). I’ll work to keep it simple for you!
Your input, your participation, and your feedback matter. Don’t hesitate to reach out to me; I’ll say it again — I want to hear you! Let’s have a conversation.
Appreciating you and your creativity,
Shannon VanDeren
President
President@amug.com
Call for Speakers is Now Open — AMUG 2026
The AMUG Conference agenda is divided into two sections: AMUG technical tracks and Diamond/Platinum Sponsor tracks. This call for speakers is for the AMUG technical tracks, where the focus will be on providing technical training, educational talks, hands-on workshops, user-engagement roundtables, and panel discussions led by users of AM technology. Commercial presentations and sales pitches will be rejected.
When responding to the Call for Speakers, please submit an abstract of your presentation, workshop, roundtable discussion or panel discussion directly to the submission portal. Submit your abstract here.
Questions may be submitted directly to the Track Leader Committee Co-Chairs, Callie Higgins and Colton Rooney, at TrackLeader@amug.com.
The deadline for abstract submissions is October 31, 2025.
Hands-on workshop conducted at AMUG 2025.
Register for AMUG 2026
Filled with new industry-specific content, hands-on workshops, and weeklong networking opportunities, AMUG 2026 promises to deliver new learnings, opportunities, and connections. It will be another can’t-be-missed gathering.
Claim your spot today by registering for the conference with the early-bird pricing of $1,295 per attendee (includes sessions, evening activities, and food & beverage). This price is available through December 12, 2025.
Sponsor and exhibitor registration is also now available.
Register here.
We look forward to welcoming you to Reno!
AMUG 2025 registration desk volunteers.
Call for Entries: AMUG 2026 Start-up Launchpad
The AMUG Start-up Launchpad returns to the AMUGexpo in 2026, offering up to 10 emerging companies the chance to showcase their innovations to the AMUG community. For start-ups, it is a unique opportunity to gain visibility, connect with AM users, and build relationships that can accelerate growth.
For AMUG members and attendees, the Launchpad provides early access to new technologies, creative solutions, and future partners in the additive space. Selected companies will represent a wide range of applications, including hardware, materials, software, and services, chosen through a committee review process.
Applications are now open, and spots are limited. Selections will be made later this year, so we encourage interested start-ups to apply soon.
Apply now for the AMUG 2026 Start-up Launchpad. For details on what the Launchpad offers, please visit the Launchpad webpage.
Start-UP Launchpad at AMUG 2025.
SPONSOR NEWS
DMG MORI USAdmgmori.com
DMQP Partner, WTO Inc., Celebrates Grand Opening
WTO Inc., a provider of DMG MORI Qualified Products (DMQP), held its grand opening of a new North American headquarters in Charlotte, NC. Now in its 30th year, WTO manufactures high-precision tool holders for turning centers.
The new 22,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility features modern offices, a fully equipped, factory-operated service center, extensive warehouse space, and a modern showroom for providing product training.
The new 22,000-square-foot, factory-owned sales and service center in Charlotte, NC.
SMEsme.org
Speak at the RAPID + TCT 2026 Conference
As an AMUG Member, your AM expertise is unrivaled!
Share it by speaking at the RAPID + TCT 2026 conference, this April in Boston. In addition to tracks based on industry verticals, this year the event is looking for presentations in the new Essential AM track. We all know that buying a machine is only the first step towards optimizing AM for an organization. This track shines the spotlight on the critical support elements and considerations that facilitate a successful deployment and emerging areas of importance in AM.
Speakers receive a complimentary Full Conference Pass, a $1,500 value.
Submit your abstract.
Speakers receive a complimentary Full Conference Pass, a $1,500 value.
Stratasysstratasys.com
Create Complex Fixtures Without CAD Tools
The GrabCAD Print Pro™ 2025 software update includes full integration of fixturemate™, a design automation application developed by trinckle to simplify fixture design. fixturemate allows users to generate production-ready fixtures in minutes – no CAD experience required.
With full integration of fixturemate and enhanced features like 3D textures, void body creation, and multi-session support, GrabCAD Print Pro now gives users more control over part functionality and throughput while simplifying production workflows and reducing reliance on traditional engineering resources.
Tool it. Print it. Own it.
fixturemate powered by trinckle is an intuitive GrabCAD Print Pro application that lets anyone design fixtures fast, CAD-familiar or not.
GoEngineergoengineer.com
Help Shape the Future of Post-Processing
The AM world is evolving fast — and your voice matters! That’s why our friends at PostProcess Technologies are excited to bring back the 2025 Post-Processing Industry Survey. They want to know about the latest techniques, challenges, and innovations in post-printing, and would love to hear from you.
By sharing your experience, you’ll contribute to the creation of the 2025 Post-Processing Trends Report — a detailed look at real-world workflows and emerging trends across the industry.
As a thank you for your time, you’ll be entered to win a pair of Beats headphones once you complete the survey!
Share your thoughts here.
Leave your mark.
MEDIA SPONSOR NEWS
Metal AM magazinemetal-am.com
LEAP 71: Why Engineering Must Move Beyond CAD To Realise The Promise of AI and AM
While AI is accelerating innovation across industries, engineering design remains slow, manual, and opaque, constrained by tools such as CAD that capture geometry but not intent.
In this article, LEAP 71 co-founder Lin Kayser argues that to realize the full potential of AM and enable meaningful AI in hardware development, we have to rethink how machines are designed. His solution is Computational Engineering, a system that encodes physics, constraints, and logic directly into code, transforming engineering into a scalable, intelligent process.
Read this article here.
In this issue, LEAP 71 shares thoughts on Computational Engineering.
3D Adept3dadept.com
Your Gateway to Global AM Decision-Makers at Formnext 2025
With the back-to-school season, our focus turns to Formnext 2025, the 10th and most important edition of the trade fair for AM.
As an official media partner, we know how crucial it is for businesses like yours to stand out and connect with the right audience.
Did you know?
- 47% of B2B buyers rely on trade publications for product information.
- This makes trade media nearly 2X more effective than mass digital placements.
That’s why 3D ADEPT Media is your essential gateway to global AM decision-makers, right at the time when 2026 planning is underway.
This year, we’ve built a special media package to amplify your visibility before, during, and after Formnext 2025. For more details, please contact Farina Fichtner-Zenker at farina.f@keymar-solutions.com.
3D ADEPT Media returns as a Formnext media partner.
Engineering.comengineering.com
Dude, Where’s My 3D Printed Car?
Stratasys senior director for transportation and mobility, Fadi Abro, talks about where the money is for AM in the automotive industry.
Read the story here.
VoxelMattersvoxelmatters.com
VoxelMatters New Automotive AM Market 2025 Report Now in Pre-Sale at a Special Price
The VoxelMatters Automotive AM Market 2025 Report, now available for pre-sale, offers the first comprehensive analysis of AM in the automotive sector with a 10-year forecast. Based on the world’s largest verified AM database and continuous research, it highlights the market’s expected growth from $2.7 billion in 2024 to $32.8 billion by 2034, at a 28.4% CAGR. Polymer applications are projected to expand from $1.44 billion to $13.34 billion, while metal applications are expected to rise from $1.26 billion to $19.47 billion.
The study covers 1,135 companies — 1,021 AM providers across hardware, materials, and services, and 114 adopters including BMW, GM, McLaren, Porsche, Toyota, and Tesla. Case studies show how AM is moving into production, from Czinger’s 21C and Divergent’s DAPS platform to Formula 1 applications, BMW’s AM Campus, GM’s CELESTIQ, and Daimler Buses’ digital spare parts.
With 50+ tables, 60+ charts, and dozens of case studies, the report is a strategic guide for suppliers, OEMs, and investors seizing opportunities in one of manufacturing’s fastest-growing segments.
See the full article here or pre-order the full market report here.
Pre-sales now available for the Automotive AM Market 2025 report.
3DPrint.com3dprint.com
America Makes, MMX, & Where U.S. Advanced Manufacturing Goes from Here
Many people have said more or less this same thing over the last few years: what’s standing in the way of AM’s scale-up in the U.S. defense industrial base isn’t technology — or even funding, at this point — but policy. One of the few institutions that exists primarily to address that problem is Ohio’s America Makes, the original Manufacturing Innovation Institute (MII).
America Makes is the MII focused on all things 3D printing. Every year, it hosts the Members Meeting and Exchange (MMX) event near its headquarters in Youngstown. This somewhat small gathering has a disproportionately large impact on setting the agenda for advanced manufacturing activity across the Western world.
It is safe enough to say that MMX felt particularly relevant in 2025, if only due to the dizzying macro backdrop at the center of where America Makes’ concerns are situated. The main reason for that, perhaps, is because, after years of gradual movement towards the spotlight, reshoring has finally broken through to the center stage of U.S. public discourse.
Read the full story here.
Read the coverage of MMX.
3D Printing Industry3dprintingindustry.com
Additive Manufacturing Advantage: Healthcare & Automotive
Maturing AM is not a one-size-fits-all process. As adoption progresses, domain expertise becomes a strategic advantage. The 3DPI Additive Manufacturing Advantage (AMA) series is designed to address the sector-specific needs of global experts, innovators, and decision-makers.
These events are free to attend and hosted online, providing insights, case studies, and discussions tailored to each industry. Our next two AMAs are now open for registration:
How AM is reshaping medical devices, dental applications, and point-of-care solutions.
AMA: Automotive & Mobility October 1
How AM is enabling lightweighting, rapid prototyping, and the next generation of mobility systems.
Want to present? The call for speakers is open via the Healthcare landing page.
OutRun yesterday’s limits. Join AMA Automotive & Mobility on October 1.
Digital Engineeringdigitalengineering247.com
Latest Issue Covers Education and More
The September issue of Digital Engineering heads back to school with a look at new trends in engineering education, including how colleges are working with industry to improve teaching design for AM (DfAM). The issue also includes reports on the Paris Air Show, reduced order models (ROMs), and digital twins.
Access the latest issue here.
Download the latest issue, which includes coverage on trends in engineering education.
