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Amug Conference 2019 AMUG CONFERENCE Hilton Chicago Chicago, Illinois, USA March 31 - April 4, 2019 ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING USERS GROUP For Users, By Users Additive Manufacturing Users Group 2019 AMUG Conference March 31 - April 4 Chicago, Illinois Front Cover: (left) Advanced Finishing: Praetorian Guard helmet, Andrew Sliwa, Custom Prototypes (right) Advanced Concepts: Old world engineering gets an additive makeover, Ed Graham, ProtoCam 2 2019 AMUG Conference 31st Annual Education & Training Conference TABLE OF CONTENTS PLAN YOUR TIME AT AMUG — 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 16 FEATURED SPEAKERS 5 WELCOME LETTER 18 2019 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS 6 MISSION PHILOSOPHY 19 2018 TECHNICAL COMPETITION WINNERS 7 FIRST TIME ATTENDEES 20 CONFERENCE AGENDA 8 MOBILE APP 28 HOTEL FLOOR PLANS 9 AGENDA-AT-A-GLANCE 34 AMUG TEAM AND COMMITTEES 10 2018 CONFERENCE DEMOGRAPHICS 38 AMUG DINOS 12 GENERAL INFORMATION 40 AMUG HISTORY 14 AMUGEXPO FLOOR PLAN 43 2019 SPONSORS For Users 3 By Users AMUG educates and advances the uses and applications of additive manufacturing technologies. 4 2019 AMUG Conference 31st Annual Education & Training Conference WELCOME TO AMUG 2019 FOR USERS, BY USERS — I’d like to extend a great big WELCOME to all of you that are joining us for the first time, as well as those that are back for your 2nd, 3rd, 10th, or even 31st time. It’s hard to believe we celebrated our 30th anniversary last year, and while 31 isn’t a milestone, it’s another example of how long, yet how short, the additive manufacturing (AM) industry has been around. It is an example that reminds us how far we have come, yet how far we still have to go. It’s amazing when I think of how long some of us have NEW TRAINING LAB of building a better user group, I can guarantee you will been in the industry, and yet, there are so many people Training is the reason I first joined the user group. meet great people and make new friends. Simply put, it finding this incredible technology for the first time. Like many of you, I needed to learn more about how is rewarding. From the beginning, the AMUG organization has, in this all works and how to leverage the technology in one form or another, been active in supporting the AM my organization. I have always attended as many THE FUTURE industry as it grows and evolves. AMUG continues to presentations as I could, built my network from My time as your president is coming to an end. You will support the seasoned veterans and the newly initiated. everyone I met, and took what I learned from the user have a new president on July 1. My parting thought; group to make me a better user of the technology. With my last bit of insight to share is a simple statement: AMUG started out as a small group of the first users the expansion of technologies, many of us now have Have fun. Have fun at this conference; have fun in this of rapid prototyping machines. The desire of the group multiple AM solutions, which makes training a bit more industry. Enjoy your work in the AM field—it’s like no was to figure out how these machines could be fine- challenging. Knowing this, AMUG developed another other. Even though we are in our 31st year, there is tuned to making parts. Initially, members were happy way to further support your opportunities to learn. I am plenty left to do and each of us has a role to fill. AM with just good parts, but that eventually transitioned pleased to announce the creation of the AMUG Training needs teachers and influencers to assist those entering to great, end-use parts. What started out as a three- Lab. Designed to bring back the under-the-hood into this amazing industry. Embrace this role and love company industry and a handful of users has grown philosophy of the early user group gatherings, AMUG it. AMUG is a special community that so many people (and continues to grow), bringing new companies, and the Diamond Sponsors have designed a new have worked hard to build. I can’t wait to see what the new technologies, and new users to the AM world. Training Lab concept to provide instructional sessions AM industry has in store for us, and I can’t wait to be What began as mostly a plastics-focused industry has that will connect beginner, intermediate and advanced back together with my AM family for the 31st AMUG expanded to metals, composites and ceramics, with users to the technology in a hands-on manner. Conference. applications that we have yet to fully realize. GROWTH Keep pushing the boundaries. AMUG has been a part of the industry growth, acting as For 31 years, AMUG has been run by a small team Have fun. Enjoy spending time a forum to educate, train and support users worldwide. of unpaid volunteers. The industry growth leads to with your AMUG family. The core principle of this group is to advance additive growth in the size of the conference, which is great. manufacturing with education. Working side by Yet, growth demands an expansion of the AMUG side with OEMs, the users of the AM technologies team. I encourage you to look at the growing number get together once a year to share their experiences, of ways to contribute to AMUG’s continued success. exchange ideas and learn new tips and tricks. It is The management team is enlarging and the number unlike any other additive manufacturing and 3D printing of committees is growing. Please consider what role Paul Bates event. With the learning, seeing new technology, you could play and how you can join us during, before meeting OEMs and vendors one on one, networking and or after the annual conference. You can contribute in 2018-2019 AMUG President engaging at events, the AMUG Conference is a core part many ways: be on a committee, hold a position on the of being successful in the AM industry. And through management team, work the registration desk, or stuff these interactions, AMUG becomes family; AMUG swag bags. No matter how much time you can offer, becomes home. there is a place for you. Not only do you become part For Users 5 By Users WHO ARE WE WHAT AMUG MEANS AMUG MISSION Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) educates and advances the uses and applications of additive manufacturing technologies. The cornerstone of AMUG is the annual Education & Training Conference. AMUG members meet annually to share information, tips and tricks on additive manufacturing processes, applications, materials, ancillary equipment, and industry trends. EXPERIENCE To call the AMUG event a conference is an understatement. It is a unique gathering of AM users, of all levels, that assemble and band together to provide and share valuable insights and experiences to help one another. PHILOSOPHY “For users, by users” is both AMUG’s philosophy and its guiding principle. Every presentation, workshop, sponsor and exhibitor passes through one simple filter: does it provide value to AM users? That is the crux of “For Users.” We then turn to users to provide the content and count on them to make the conference valuable, memorable and unique. That is the “By Users” component. AMUG creates the sharing environment; users create the experience. 6 2019 AMUG Conference 31st Annual Education & Training Conference FIRST TIME ATTENDEES WELCOME TO AMUG — Welcome First Time Attendees! The AMUG Conference was developed as a way for you, the user of professional additive manufacturing technology, to share ideas, information and knowledge with your fellow colleagues. We have all been in your position as a first-time attendee. Don’t be shy. Don’t be afraid to dive right in and get involved as part of the team. The more involved you Look for a DINO get during the conference, the more value you will take away. Look for a DINO on the badge and say Hello! DINOs are members of Along with access to the AMUG Board, AMUG Global Ambassadors, and AMUG AMUG that have been recognized for their tenure and sevice to AMUG. They are here to help you and introduce you to others. Liaisons, you will see individuals with a dinosaur on their name tag. These individuals are known as DINOs (Distinguished INnovative Operators). Take time to introduce yourself to these individuals. DINOs have been recognized as leaders in the Additive Manufacturing industry. Pick their brains, take advantage of their knowledge. We look forward to meeting you, and please feel free to seek us out with any questions and concerns. Have a great conference! If you need any assistance while you are at the AMUG Conference, come find me or connect with me through our mobile app. Jay Dinsmore AMUG Deputy VP, Member Relations THE KEYS FOR SUCCESS MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR TIME— Full-conference attendees receive access to all contents within the app including all course Download the eventScribe App materials, presentations and evaluations. Search for “eventScribe” in the Apple App Store or Exhibitors and Expo Staff receive access to Google Play Store. non-course materials. INSTALL and OPEN the app then SELECT the event: EVALUATIONS “AMUG 2019” Speaker and Conference evaluations are accessible through the mobile app or through the online CLICK the icon to launch your app planner. Login to the AMUG Conference event App To start using the event app, select “Login” and enter your: Username (email address you registered with for the conference) and Access Key (your conference registration number) Take notes on presentation slides Presentations supplied by the speaker will be available the day of the presentation.
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