The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) has presented another six of its prestigious DINO (Distinguished INnovator Operator) Awards
Awarded at the 37th annual AMUG Conference earlier this month, which took place in Reno for the first time, the DINOs were recognised for their years of service and contributions to the additive manufacturing (AM) industry, and active support of AMUG.
Bruce LeMaster, DINO Selection Committee Chair and AMUG's Director at Large, said, "This year's DINO recipients come from a broad range of industries, government labs, equipment and material OEMs, and additive manufacturing service providers.
"Though their backgrounds are different, they each share a high regard for AMUG and the overall AM industry, and they are willing to share their knowledge with others."
The newly named AMUG DINOs are:
- Olga (Dr. O) Ivanova, Mechnano
- Daniel Landgraf, 3D Spark
- Brian Post, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
- Chris Prue, IperionX
- John Thiell, Beehive Industries
- Annie Wang, Senvol
In a press release, AMUG organisers said this year's recipients embody its guiding principle of 'For Users. By Users.'
Since its inception, AMUG has designated 205 DINOs in total, 59 of which were present at its 2026 conference.
Nominations for 2027 DINO candidates will be begin October 1, 2026.
