AMUG October 2024

President’s Report

I love quotes! I learned to truly appreciate them during my days as a Dale Carnegie instructor.   Sometimes, the smallest “bit” has the greatest impact. A quote came across my path this morning stating, “It’s the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen.” – John Wooden.

Isn’t it interesting how small nuggets can find meaning in the varied tangents of our lives?

Little things…AMUG is absolutely filled with little things! Every detail, every minute invested, every phone call, every survey response, every discovery – they all play a part in making a big thing happen!  AMUG is a big thing!

We have so many “little” things going on in preparation for March 2025. Some of them you won’t necessarily see, but they all build the product that we come to AMUG Conferences to experience.

Speaking of coming to experience… registration is open! Members and sponsors alike have the opportunity to register today.

For sponsors, be sure to look at the prospectus and define which offering best suits your needs/budget/desires. With any level of sponsorship, you will have the option to also book private meeting rooms by the day. Here, you can arrange private customer meetings, have demos/workshops of your own, or host your existing users to share feedback/updates. It’s a great way to have some extra time together focused right on you!

For members, take advantage of early-bird pricing. Remember, your registration is inclusive of the conference, AMUGexpo, meals, drinks, and evening networking events.

The AMUG Conference is an event designed for collaboration, connectivity, coaching, learning, and networking. We grow as the industry grows – by number, by technology advancement, by increased adoption, and by word of mouth. We look forward to growing alongside you!

Joyfully,

Shannon VanDeren
President
President@amug.com

Joe Allison to Receive AMUG’s Innovators Award

Annually, AMUG selects one individual to receive its Innovators Award, which recognizes those who have cultivated innovations that have advanced the AM industry. The 2025 recipient is Joe Allison, principal of 3D Ventures and CEO of Gentle Giant Studios.

Since 1988, Joe has been instrumental in innovations that delivered value to those who use AM. To appreciate some of his work, check out our press release.

Following his on-stage chat in the Innovators Showcase, Joe will receive the award at the 2025 AMUG Conference. In the Innovators Showcase, he will respond to questions asked with the intent of getting to know the person behind the innovations and gaining guidance from his experiences. The Innovators Showcase is unique because it is structured as an intimate conversation between two acquaintances witnessed by AMUG Conference attendees.

Joe joins a very short list of Innovator Award recipients that includes Chuck Hull, Scott Crump, Carl Deckard, Fried Vancraen, Gideon Levy, Hans Langer, Andy Christensen, Diana Kalisz, and Greg Morris. Joe is also one of only two who have received the Distinguished INnovator Operator (DINO) award twice.

New 3D Printing Build Processor for Investment Casting

In collaboration with Materialise, Stratasys launched the Stratasys Neo^® Build Processor for Investment Casting, a unique solution designed to accelerate the production of high-quality investment casting master patterns.

This new build processor, developed for Stratasys Neo^®450 and Neo^®800 SLA 3D printers, offers up to 50% faster file processing and significantly improved print speeds, streamlining the 3D printing workflow for manufacturers and service bureaus in aerospace and other demanding industries.

Combining Somos^® WaterShed^® AF resin, Neo SLA technology, and advanced Materialise software with the variable layer thickness feature produces highly accurate 3D printed master patterns requiring minimal finishing. Materialise’s NxG Build Processor is a configurable software that translates large and complex 3D design files into 3D printable instructions, optimizing the 3D printing process from start to finish. This streamlined process is designed to yield exceptional metal castings in record time.

View the full announcement.

Nikon Advanced Manufacturing Has a Plan

Nikon Advanced Manufacturing is positioning itself as a key player in shaping the future of metal 3D printing in the US, with CEO Hamid Zarringhalam at the helm. In an exclusive interview with 3DPrint.com, Zarringhalam outlines Nikon’s strategy for scaling AM and its focus on the defense sector, emphasizing the importance of secure, localized production amid shifting global export controls.

With investments in Morf3D and SLM Solutions, and the opening of a new AM Technology Center in Long Beach, Nikon is betting big on innovation and collaboration to drive AM’s next wave of growth. Zarringhalam sees parallels between AM and the semiconductor sector, stressing that accelerating AM adoption is crucial for the industry’s evolution and resilience in a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape.

Last Chance to Nominate: 3DPI Awards

Who is leading the industry? The 3DPI Awards return in December, and we need your help.

Let us know where the leading applications are and who has the most advanced technology. Take ten minutes to make your nominations in any of the categories for this year’s awards.

Also, as in previous years, we will publish our annual executive survey in January. Do you want your company included? Make sure we send you the survey questions; register here.

Join the Design & Simulation Summit

On October 31, Digital Engineering Magazine will host its 4th virtual Design & Simulation Summit, an online conference focused on engineering technology and best practices. Sessions include a presentation from Bob English of Valiant Products on preparing part designs for AM and a live keynote panel discussion on artificial intelligence for simulation.

You can register for the conference here.

Be Seen in TCT’s AM & 3D Printing Machine Buyer’s Guide

As we approach the end of the year, the TCT team is busy putting the final touches on our annual TCT’s AM & 3D Printing Machine Buyers’ Guide.

Designed as a first port of call for users looking to make their next technology purchase, the TCT Buyers’ Guide allows AM OEMs to get to the front of the queue, communicating the capabilities of their technology directly to manufacturers in a whole host of sectors.

The Buyers’ Guide is printed and mailed directly to 17,000 engaged TCT Magazine subscribers, distributed at TCT 3Sixty, RAPID + TCT, Formnext, and the AMUG Conference, and it will be available to download free from our digital library.

As users continue to be cautious with how they utilize their capital expenditure, guides like this one are a valuable resource to understand which AM and ancillary systems are suitable for the application.

The deadline is fast approaching, so get in touch to secure your spot.

The Autumn 2024 Issue of Metal Additive Manufacturing Magazine is Out Now!

This free-to-access, 252-page issue features all the industry news highlights from the last quarter, plus the following exclusive deep-dive articles:

• Fly-by-wire: How AM took to the skies with Norsk Titanium
• Dynamic beam shaping: Unlocking productivity for cost-effective Laser Beam Powder Bed Fusion
• Enabling the fusion energy revolution: Mastering tungsten with PBF-EB Additive Manufacturing
• Patents and Additive Manufacturing: What insights can mining PBF-EB data reveal about the industry and the technology?
• AM for Semiconductor Capital Equipment: Unlocking critical supply chains
• Can AM lower the carbon footprint of parts for the energy and maritime industries?
• Inspect AM, stop monitoring: Phase3D’s unit-based, in-process inspection solution for powder bed AM

Get your free PDF download here.

Connect to the Global AM Community at Formnext 2024

In one month and a few weeks, we will all be in Frankfurt for the largest event of the year: Formnext. There is still a lot to prepare for the event, be it by the 3D ADEPT team or the teams of exhibiting companies.

If you’re an exhibiting company, we can help you maximize your impact through our global digital and print communication support. Our audience is made up of AM users from key vertical industries adopting AM technologies, researchers, executives, and sales from AM technologies’ suppliers. You can reach out to 3D ADEPT via laura.d@3dadept.com to discuss how we can work together for this pivotal period of the year.

If you’re an AM user looking to get AM insights that matter, make sure you pick up your copy of the September/October edition of 3D ADEPT Mag at the trade press booth in Hall 12.1, D81.

Debunking AM Myths with Industry Veteran Ehsan Toyserkani

Ehsan Toyserkani has seen a lot throughout his long career in 3D printing. He holds more than a dozen patents, and he’s currently leading one of the top research labs in the world. If there’s anyone who can dispel the myths about this technology — not just among the public but among engineering professionals — it’s him.

We sat down with Prof. Toyserkani to discuss his career in AM and how the industry and technology are often misunderstood. Read the article here.

VoxelMatters Releases New AM Services Focus 2024 eBook

In this eBook, we look at the trends apparent in the AM service landscape, including the increasing shift to AM factories, whose highly automated, highly scalable production workflows are dedicated to full-scale production.

We start with an analysis of the world’s largest 3D printing service providers (for polymers, metals, and ceramics), leveraging exclusive data from VoxelMatters’ latest market reports. Next is an interview with contract manufacturer Incodema3D, which currently operates 35 EOS systems to meet the needs of its clients in the defense and aerospace segments, followed by a deep dive into how Axtra3D’s Lumia X1 is proving transformative for an array of AM service providers.

Our next story comes from ceramic AM leader Lithoz, which recently launched its global Ceramic 3D Factory. Next is a spotlight on INTAMSYS’ latest FFF system, the FUNMAT PRO 310 NEO and how its architecture and function are adapted to the needs of AM services. Last but not least, in our mapping chapter, we take a closer look at some of the companies shaping the AM service landscape.

Get more detailed information here or download your free copy here.