Distinguished INnovator Operators Award (DINO)
The DINO Award is one of AMUG’s most prestigious honors. It is bestowed upon those with the highest levels of additive manufacturing expertise and a willingness to share that knowledge through contributions to AMUG, its members and the industry it represents.
DINO Selection
The additive manufacturing industry is filled with innovative, dedicated and passionate individuals that contribute to the additive manufacturing industry and to AMUG.
Each year, the DINO Selection Committee reviews submitted nominations and the list of conference registrants to select no more than 10 deserving individuals. The committee considers contributions to AMUG (speaker, volunteer, etc.); contributions to the AM industry; years of hands-on work with an AM technology; willingness to share and assist; skill level; and other subjective factors.
Do you or someone you know have what it takes to be named a DINO? For details and a link for submissions of nominations, visit DINO Selection.
Welcome New DINOs
The Additive Manufacturing Users Group welcomed 5 new DINOs in 2024. The 2024 DINOs — Jamie Cone, Steve Grundahl, Thomas Murphy, Vadim Pikhovich, and Bob Renella — were presented with the award on the main stage of the 2024 AMUG Conference.