AMUG June 2026

REMINDER: Special Election for AMUG President

Following membership approval of an amendment to the Bylaws, the AMUG Board of Directors has issued a Special Election for the position of President. The two candidates running for the position are Olga “Dr. O” Ivanova from Mechnano and William “Dallas” Martin from Toyota.

All AMUG members should have received an email on Monday, June 15, with links to vote using the AMUG Mobile App or the Online Planner. Voting will close on Saturday, June 20, at 11:59 pm EDT.

An email announcing the election results will go out to all AMUG members on June 23.

Please do not forget to vote!

For more information, you can visit amug.com/elections. For the candidates’ bios, click here.

Why I Chose to Run for AMUG Vice President

When I first attended AMUG in 2019, I came as many attendees do—eager to learn, connect, and become part of a community that is unlike any other in the AM industry. What I found was far more than a conference. I discovered a group of passionate professionals willing to openly share their successes, failures, lessons learned, and experiences. I found friendships, mentors, and a community that genuinely believes in helping one another succeed.

Over the years, I have had the privilege of serving AMUG in a variety of volunteer roles, from supporting conference operations to serving on the International Committee, becoming Co-Chair of that committee, and most recently serving as Director of Sponsors and Exhibitors. These experiences have given me a unique perspective on both the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for our organization.

My decision to run for Vice President was driven by a simple motivation: giving back to a community that has had a tremendous impact on my professional and personal journey. AMUG has provided opportunities to learn, build lasting friendships, and connect with some of the most passionate professionals in our industry. I believe strongly in preserving and strengthening that experience for future generations of AMUG members.

Looking ahead, one of my primary goals is to continue expanding AMUG’s international reach while maintaining the culture and values that make the organization unique. AM is a global industry, and there is tremendous value in bringing together users, innovators, and industry leaders from different regions and backgrounds to share experiences and best practices.

I also want to help ensure that AMUG remains at the forefront of industry developments. Emerging topics such as artificial intelligence, digital manufacturing workflows, automation, sustainability, and distributed manufacturing are rapidly transforming our industry. AMUG should continue to be the place where users come not only to learn about these trends but to understand how they can be successfully applied in real-world manufacturing environments.

Another area of focus will be supporting innovation and fostering engagement with startups, new technologies, and emerging leaders. Initiatives such as the Start-up Launchpad have demonstrated the value of creating opportunities for new voices and fresh ideas to become part of the AMUG community.

Most importantly, I want to help preserve the spirit of volunteerism, mentorship, and knowledge sharing that has defined AMUG for decades. These qualities remain our greatest strength and are the foundation upon which AMUG’s future success will be built.

I am honored by the trust the membership has placed in me and look forward to working with the AMUG Board, volunteers, sponsors, exhibitors, and members to continue building a strong future for AMUG and the AM community.

Daniel Landgraf
Incoming Vice President

Farewell from your Director of Membership

It has been an honor serving as the AMUG Director of Membership for the past three years. Throughout this term, I have focused on streamlining processes, analyzing data, and, of course, interacting with our members.

I hope to leave the position a little bit better than how I found it.

The amount of hard work and dedication I have seen from volunteers, and now a few employees, is second to none. If you have benefited from AMUG, I encourage you to volunteer on a committee or run for a board position because AMUG doesn’t exist without our passionate members making things happen.

My time on the board is coming to an end, but my involvement with AMUG is not. I am excited to stay engaged in a committee volunteer capacity and continue supporting the organization that has given me so much over the years.

There are bright things on the horizon for AMUG, and I can’t wait to see where it takes us. To my fellow board members, my family, and my management (past and present), thank you again for supporting me in this role. I couldn’t have done it without you.

Claire Belson Barnes
Outgoing Director, Membership

SPONSOR NEWS

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Beyond Tooling: How Omega Tool Uses AM to Keep Production Moving

In high‑mix manufacturing environments, downtime isn’t just an inconvenience; it’s a direct hit to productivity, schedules, and profitability. For Omega Tool, a Canada‑based manufacturer, keeping production running smoothly means having the flexibility to respond quickly when equipment needs repair, components break, or tooling requirements change.

Omega Tool purchased a Stratasys F3300™ industrial 3D printer. What started as a solution for tooling, jigs, and fixtures has since evolved into something much more powerful: a shop‑floor enabler that supports maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) while reducing reliance on external suppliers and long lead times.

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Meeting Flammability and Sealing Requirements with AM

Components used in automotive, aerospace, railway, and electronics applications are often required to meet strict standards for flammability, leak tightness, durability, and surface quality. While 3D printing offers significant design freedom, producing flame-retardant printed components can remain a challenge for polymer parts.

A recent collaboration between Protolabs, HP, and AMT explored how these requirements can be achieved using AM. The application involved automotive coolant distributor components produced with HP Multi Jet Fusion and HP 3D HR PA 12 FR material. By incorporating PostPro vapor smoothing, the parts achieved sealed, low-porosity surfaces, passed leak testing at 6 bar, and met UL 94 V-0 flammability requirements.

The results highlight the important role post-processing plays in expanding the use of AM for demanding end-use applications where reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance are essential.

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