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President’s report

Here we are at the beginning of the second half of 2024! Whoa! What a whirlwind 2024 has been!

Our board of directors spent this last week together at the Palmer House in Chicago. The nine of us (plus our operations manager) came prepared with data, analysis, plans, and recommendations for our areas of responsibility. We tapped into all aspects of the AMUG conference and defined, via conversation and vote, our plan for the upcoming AMUG 2025. You will be hearing more about this in the coming weeks.

Among the topics was our review of committee chair/member volunteers. Our incoming chairs have been notified of their positions and have been given their approved roster of committee members. If you submitted a volunteer form, you will be contacted in the coming weeks regarding the committee member selection. Thank you to those who continue to offer time/service to volunteer with AMUG!

In the newsletters over the next month or two, there will be some important content relative to dates and information for AMUG 2025. Be on the lookout for that information in newsletters, on social media, and on our website as we continue to make updates and announcements. As always, if you wish to share a conversation, ask a question, or express a concern, my email is president@amug.com, and I want to hear from you.

With joy,

Shannon VanDeren
President
President@amug.com

Bruce LeMaster: Background and Vision

I started using stereolithography prototypes in 1993 as a manufacturing engineer and was quickly convinced of the benefits of rapid design iteration. By 1996, I had put a business plan together, purchased my first 3D Systems SLA-250/50, and started offering printing services to customers throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. My first AMUG was in 1997 (Orlando, Florida), and I was hooked. I joined the AMUG Board in 2002 as vice president and served as president in 2003 and again in 2006. I received the coveted DINO Award in 2007.

In the past 28 years, I’ve seen many new technologies enter the AM sector; and I’ve seen a few disappear.  What we originally referred parimatch login to as “rapid prototyping” is now called additive manufacturing. I think that reflects the industry’s optimism and experience that printed parts can be used in production applications. We’ve seen the scary hype that AM would replace traditional mass production methods like injection molding and settled on the fact that AM is just another tool available to manufacturers.

As the new director at large for AMUG, I look forward to keeping the board of directors focused on our mission to train and educate our users. There are many opportunities to attend trade shows and discuss equipment specifics with salespeople, but AMUG provides a unique opportunity to learn tips, tricks, and techniques from other experienced users for the best possible outcomes. Networking with other AM professionals who use the same equipment has been one of the most rewarding parts of my AMUG participation. I plan to continue to provide those opportunities for new users in the coming years.

Bruce LeMaster
Director at Large
DatLarge@amug.com

Bringing Customization to the Medical Industry

The launch of the latest 3D printer from Stratasys should have the medical industry in a frenzy. The J5 Digital Anatomy 3D printer delivers groundbreaking technology to an industry that demands customization.

Hospitals can now print patient-specific cases with ease in a multitude of materials that simulate bone, tissue and cartilage. This provides surgeons with the knowledge of what they may encounter pre-operation, leading to minimized time spent in the operating room and increased recovery times for patients, while mitigating liability for hospitals.

It’s a winning combination no matter which way you slice it. Learn more about the J5 Digital Anatomy 3D Printer here.

Stratasys Expands Access to Anatomical Realism with New Digital Anatomy Solution

The J5™ Digital Anatomy™ 3D printer is the latest innovation designed to address the growing demand for cost-effective, high-fidelity anatomical models. This can enable hospitals, medical device manufacturers, and research institutions to enhance patient outcomes, streamline operations, and bring products to market faster.

Key benefits include:

Enhanced surgical planning: The J5 Digital Anatomy printer produces life-like, patient-specific anatomic models that allow for pre-operative surgical planning and improved communication.

Interactive teaching tools: Cost-effective training resources and accessibility to affordable, high-quality teaching tools. Models mimic the behavior and response of real human tissue, skeletal structures, and vasculature.

Accelerated development: Create precise, repeatable anatomical models that enable rapid iterations in medical device development, potentially reducing the need for animal testing and shortening time to market.

For more information about the J5 Digital Anatomy printer and Stratasys’ range of medical solutions, visit Stratasys.com. 

Californian (Electron) Beaming: RAPID + TCT Takeaways

RAPID + TCT 2024 has wrapped, and once again, the show organizers have produced a must-attend event for press, punters*, and technology providers.

Our team at 3D Printing Industry spent a week in LA, taking part in in-depth industry interviews, tracking trends, and engaging in several social media conversational subjects. We gathered unique insights from the show, with many feeling a positive shift in the industry’s momentum.

Both onstage and booth-side represented a move to showcasing AM as a validated technology, outward-looking towards users rather than navel-gazing. Scaling to production and end-use parts might not be terms fully agreed upon, but the direction of travel was evident.

Automation, lowering barriers to entry in terms of price and usability, parimatch sports betting app and even the standardization of software prompted convivial discussion. Talk of supply chain security, now reflected in the Regional Sustainment Framework, also illustrated how AM has a role to play while the conversation around distributed manufacturing remains lively.

Read on for all the interviews and news from RAPID + TCT 2024.

*British slang for customers.

Inside the $5M Shapeways Deal that Never Happened

Despite SEC filings claiming that Shapeways executives sought a suitable buyer, one prospective buyer claims it was turned away. 3DPrint.com speaks to MyMiniFactory’s CEO to get his perspective on trying to buy the pioneering service bureau before it headed into bankruptcy.

Read the story here.

Inside the Next Issue of TCT Magazine

The last couple of months have been a whirlwind of planes, trains, and automobiles (sometimes all in a single journey – don’t ask) for team TCT as we’ve traveled across the globe to see the latest and hear from experts in the AM space.

You can learn all about our findings, including insights from our Executive Perspective Keynote Series from RAPID + TCT, in the next issue of TCT Magazine. Inside, we’ve also got a feature on AM in heavy industry with applications in marine and energy; a closer look at the impact of new laser developments in metal AM; stories of cross-industry collaboration for cultural impact; and new ideas for tackling sustainability with 3D printing.

There’s still time to get involved in each of these features, and if you haven’t already, be sure to subscribe to receive your free print copy.

Just released: Summer 2024 issue

The Summer 2024 issue of Metal Additive Manufacturing magazine is out now!

This 196-page issue features industry news highlights from the last quarter and the following exclusive deep-dive articles:

• BMW Group: Laying the foundations for the application of metal Additive Manufacturing in the automotive industry
• Predicting the metal Additive Manufacturing market – and breaking the hype cycle
• China’s thriving metal Additive Manufacturing industry: An outsider’s perspective
• Enhancing the productivity of Additive Manufacturing facilities through PBF-LB automation
• Award-winning metal AM parts from the MPIF’s 2024 Design Excellence Awards
• Performance of eddy currents for the in-situ detection of defects during PBF-LB metal AM

Get your free PDF download here.

Watch: The Use of AM in the Nuclear Industry and Its Hidden Complexities

This third episode of Additive Talks was the continuation of a conversation that started two years ago. With different players, this virtual table provides an update on the current use of AM in the nuclear industry.

Compared to other industries that adopt AM technologies, nuclear is probably one of the smallest niches where opportunities are yet to be explored. Interestingly, Benjamin Regener (Kernkraftwerk Leibstadt AG), Adam Travis (Westinghouse Electric Company), and Dr. Ryan Dehoff (ORNL) shared insights that reveal where they are and where they are heading for their AM applications. They specifically highlighted key criteria when it comes to material selection in this sector; technology people are most comfortable with (and why); as well parimatch sports betting as applications and projects that are gaining momentum right now.

Watch the recording here.

VoxelMatters’ New Consumer Products AM 2024 Market Report is Coming

VoxelMatters is offering a £500 discount on pre-orders for its new market study, “Consumer Products AM 2024,” which will be released on July 15, 2024. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of the adoption of AM in the consumer products industry, focusing on polymer and metal AM in sectors such as footwear, eyewear, sports equipment, jewelry, design products, and consumer electronics.

The study features nearly 150 charts and data tables, a 10-year forecast, and insights on specific technologies, materials, and processes. It includes data from 1,346 AM companies and surveys of 143 consumer product OEMs. The report is designed to support current suppliers, guide new market entrants, and assist investors in identifying disruptive technologies.

Get more detailed information here or pre-order your copy here.

Designing for Sustainability Special Focus Issue

The Digital Engineering Special Focus Issue on Designing for Sustainability includes features on AM sustainability certifications, recycling additive materials, 3D printing for the creation of carbon capture systems, and more.

You can download the Special Digital Issue at this link.

RAPID + TCT 2024 Executive Panel Sees Optimism Mingled with a Sober Dose of Reality

On the first day of RAPID + TCT 2024, we saw a riveting opening keynote with a panel discussion of industry leaders from 3D Systems, EOS, Nano Dimension, Nikon, and Stratasys. Topics ranged from new technologies to the supply chain and sustainability. Yet some of the deepest insights came from broader statements about the industry as a whole.

Here’s a recap from our sibling publication, engineering.com.