AMUG June 2024

Is Chicago in Your Upcoming Travel Plans?

Consider the Palmer House Hilton when you’re in town for Lollapalozza, IMTS, NASCAR, Pitchfork, or any of the 50,000 other great things to see in Chicago.

Don’t spend an extra $300 on cleaning fees through AirBnB. AMUG can help you get rooms at the Palmer House Hilton. With IMTS coming up, there’s no time to waste. Get those rooms early before all of the rates skyrocket.

If you and others in your party are interested in staying at the Palmer House, please contact Tom Sorovetz to make arrangements. While the room rate is not always discounted, if enough people are interested in staying there, Tom may be able to negotiate a lower room rate.

If you’re interested in hosting some company meetings, Tom can also assist with that.

Feel free to reach out to Tom Sorovetz at EventManager@amug.com. For any Chicago-related questions, our Secretary — and former employee of the Chicago Tourism Board — Heather Natal is happy to be your guide. Feel free to message her at: Secretary@amug.com.

A Week Immersed in Additive: Takeaways by Alex Campbell, Scholarship Recipient

When I applied for the Guy E. Bourdeau Scholarship, I had only heard of AMUG through the engineers at Ohio State’s CDME. I had previously attended RAPID + TCT, and partially based on that, I was expecting a trade show with fascinating technologies and good networking opportunities. I sought out the scholarship to expand my network and, more importantly, expose myself to new and innovative additive technologies. One of my main goals was to find technologies I could apply to my major as an aerospace engineering student, specifically toward liquid rocketry.

From my first moments at AMUG 2024, when I helped to prepare badges with Renee Bourdeau and fellow scholarship members, I felt right at home. Very much unlike RAPID + TCT, I realized quickly that AMUG Conferences are not only a good showcase of technologies and capabilities but an opportunity to meet the many engineers and dedicated technologists involved in additive as well as salespeople.

From this, I was able to build a great network of engineers from various companies. I connected with engineers from SLM, GoEngineer, RP America, TigerVac, Labconco, ExOne, HP, Stratasys, and many more. Even though I wasn’t in a position to acquire machines or services, I was always able to strike up interesting conversations with presenters at booths during the AMUGexpo and the various networking lunches. I had never been in a place with so many people absolutely dedicated to AM!

I had been involved in consumer additive and metal additive research for three years prior to coming to AMUG 2024. At that point I knew additive was a great technology, but I didn’t think it had received widespread industrial adoption. The AMUG community opened my eyes to this. From the Air Force using metal AM to replace out-of-production parts to using resin parts for workflow improvement on automotive production lines, AMUG Members taught me that many forms of additive are economically utilized.

This inspired me to dive further into consumer resin 3D printing. I had used some Anycubic machines for quite some time, but I had never thought to make engineering parts on them. From what I saw at AMUG 2024, I have started using my resin printers to help me test cold gas nozzle geometries for my learning. AMUG has taught me that additive is an amazing technology and an unprecedented tool in the engineering toolbox. Notably, this was great to find out because I love to utilize additive wherever possible.

I feel fortunate to have spent a week immersed in AM, and I would like to thank Rajeev, Renee, and the AMUG Scholarship Committee for enabling that. I am now starting a job with Blue Origin, and I hope to return to AMUG someday.

Alex Campbell
Guy E. Bourdeau Scholarship Winner

AMUG Reflections from Phil Rufe, Randy Stevens Scholarship Winner

Before I share reflections on my experience at AMUG 2024, I’d like to thank the Scholarship Committee for its hard work. I also thank In’Tech for supporting the scholarship, as well as the AMUG staff and my AM Advisory Committee at Eastern Michigan University (EMU).

Before coming to AMUG 2024, I was told for years that “you have to go” and “it’s a great conference for AM.” I’ve also heard numerous stories from previous AMUG Conferences. In light of that, my anticipation for the conference was high, and the conference did not disappoint. It was like no other I’ve attended.

In preparation for attending, I anticipated several takeaways. One was building a network of collaborators for projects, guest speakers, and an AM knowledge resource for myself and the engineering students at EMU. I was also hoping to gain a better understanding of current and future AM processes, materials, and applications. It was very important to learn from AM professionals what undergraduate engineering students need to know, i.e., knowledge and skills. Lastly, I was interested in starting a relationship with some AM suppliers of equipment, materials, and services that would be interested in having an impact on AM education at EMU.

Looking back, all of my expectations were fulfilled. I met incredibly wonderful people from many industries who were willing to share their time, stories, and expertise. Surprisingly, many connections were made with people and companies an hour or less from EMU. They are connections I probably would never have made without AMUG. A few of them are Toyota, Zeiss, Eaton, GoEngineer, and a little further away, Extol.

Out of all the interactions, workshops, meals, and sessions, one of my most special events was the opportunity, as a scholarship winner, to present to the general AMUG audience what we do in AM at EMU. While I was very nervous, it was an exciting and validating experience.

Upon returning to EMU after AMUG 2024, there remained about six weeks left in the semester. I was immediately able to share some of the applications, process pros/cons, and real-world examples with students in my 3D printing class. My experiences at AMUG 2024 will help further shape that class. Additionally, I now have a broader AM network I can rely on for AM questions and inputs on curriculum, materials, and applications. Hopefully, the network can also provide some AM design projects for my students and potentially guest speakers and/or tours.

In the future, I will definitely attend an AMUG Conference again if I have the opportunity. I highly recommend the conference to all my AM colleagues in academia.

Phil Rufe
Randy Stevens Scholarship Winner

SPONSOR NEWS

RAPID + TCT 2024 Offers New Executive Perspectives

Gain unparalleled access to the minds shaping the global AM landscape. Join us each morning at 8:30 am as we kick off RAPID + TCT with our inaugural Executive Perspectives Panel discussions. Meet industry luminaries every day as they tackle your biggest AM questions. Hear about innovative trends, industry evolution, and the greatest opportunities and challenges for the future of AM.

Don’t miss these must-attend inspiring talks!

RAPID + TCT’s unparalleled show floor, networking events, and conference make it the can’t-miss event of the year. Click here to join us in LA June 25-27 and use promo code AMUG2024 to walk the show floor for FREE! Want to purchase the full conference pass for only $780? Use promo code AMUGVIP.

HP 3D Printing at RAPID + TCT 2024: Join Us at Booth #2839

HP 3D Printing is excited to announce our participation in the RAPID + TCT event in Los Angeles from June 25 to 27, 2024. Visit our booth to see the latest customer applications and examples of how customers are adopting HP Multi Jet and Metal Jet technologies.

Join us as our team guides you through the manufacturing journey from adoption to scale. Request a meeting in advance to discuss your specific needs through this link.

We are thrilled to announce our executives’ keynotes:

Francois Minec will discuss with a broader panel on June 25 from 10:30 am to 11:15 am.

Savi Baveja will deliver a keynote on June 26 at the SME Main Stage.

Arvind Rangarajan will speak on June 27 at the SME Theater from 10:30 am to 11:15 am.

We look forward to seeing you at RAPID + TCT 2024!

DMG MORI Center of Excellence Tour During RAPID + TCT in CA

DMG MORI has an exciting opportunity for RAPID + TCT conference attendees.  Join DMG MORI on June 26 for an event; step into the future of manufacturing with an exclusive tour of the Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Cypress, California, just a stone’s throw away from RAPID + TCT.

Discover cutting-edge technology firsthand as they showcase the four end-to-end process chains utilizing LASERTEC DED, LASERTEC SLM, and CNC technology. Engage with the DMG MORI team of experts to delve into the intricacies of the 5-axis CNC machines and automation solutions.

Complimentary transportation from the Los Angeles Convention Center to the Technology Center, as well as lunch, is provided for your convenience, ensuring a seamless experience from start to finish.

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to explore the forefront of AM. Register now to secure your spot at the DMG MORI event. Come witness the future of manufacturing at the Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Los Angeles. DMG MORI is looking forward to welcoming you!

Exciting News for America’s Industrial Sectors in June!

This June, Meltio will present its new Meltio M600 metal 3D printer in the United States for the first time. The industrial system equipped with Meltio’s unique wire-laser technology was introduced globally in March 2024. In June, it will arrive for the first time in the United States, where it will be shown at Meltio’s stand (#2327) at RAPID + TCT in Los Angeles.

At this very relevant event for the global AM sector, we will also show FORCE Automation’s robotic integration, which is made in the USA and powered by Meltio and the Meltio wire-laser metal 3D printing head. In the booth, that same 3D printing head will be shown as an integration with a CNC machine. Meltio will also participate in the United States at the Additive Manufacturing for Aerospace and Space event (June 11-12 in Pasadena, California).

The new Meltio M600 is an easy-to-use machine that increases productivity on production lines. Its flexibility to work 24/7 all year results in very reliable metal parts. This new system allows the production of aluminum and copper parts, among other metallic materials such as stainless steel, titanium, Inconel, Invar, and many others. In June, Meltio will announce its commitment to expanding its range of services and solutions in the U.S.

The strategy in the U.S. is built on three pillars: reinforcement of the sales team with the appointment of Meaghan Ferris and Gabriel Ortiz; the publication of a new section Powered by Meltio, Made in the USA; and the upcoming announcement of a series of reference sites locations, where customers will showcase their metal parts printed with Meltio’s different systems.

Finally, Meltio will announce new reference site locations in the United States in the coming weeks. There, many industrial customers can observe our technology in operation.

For more information, click here.

MEDIA SPONSOR NEWS

Can AM fix the Supply Chain?

Over the past few years, lead times on overseas tooling have ballooned from weeks to months or even years. Meanwhile, much of what used to be U.S. manufacturing’s sturdy and productive infrastructure has been shipped off to lower-cost countries or driven out of business. At this point, the arguments for reshoring U.S. manufacturing go beyond the mere economic to the strategic.

Fortunately, AM offers a ray of hope for reestablishing a robust and secure supply chain rooted in domestic manufacturing. Read more at our sibling publication, engineering.com.