Additive Manufacturing Users Group Awards DINOs

The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) announced the recipients of its Distinguished Innovator Operator (DINO) Award for additive manufacturing expertise and service. The awards were presented at the 30th annual Users Group Conference held in St. Louis, Missouri.

During its annual awards banquet, AMUG presented eight DINO Awards that recognized industry veterans for years of experience, contributions to the additive manufacturing industry and active support of AMUG. The newly named DINOs are:

• Andy Christensen, Somaden LLC
• Rey Chu, PADT Inc.
• Douglas Greenwood, Fleet Readiness Center East
• Steve Hanna, 3D Systems
• Rick Pressley, Renaissance Services Inc.
• Andrew Sliwa, Custom Prototypes Inc.
• Fried Vancraen, Materialise
• Pat Warner, Renault Sport Formula One

The new DINOs have been advocates and early adopters of additive manufacturing in the medical, aerospace, motor sports and defense industries. Their efforts behind the scenes and from the public stage have advanced the technology and the applications that leverage its capabilities. Through direct contributions and corporate support, all have had a hand in making the AMUG Conference a positive experience for those seeking insights and information.

Over its 30-year history, AMUG has awarded only 149 DINOs. Although there are many deserving of the recognition as a DINO, AMUG limits this award to no more than ten individuals each year.