Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG)

What Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) does

AMUG (Additive Manufacturing Users Group) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit corporation incorporated in Michigan and headquartered in Zeeland, with offices historically tied to Milwaukee. The organization was rebranded in April 2011 from the 3D Systems Users Group (3DSUG), which traces its roots back several decades; the firmographic record also lists 1998 as a founding year, reflecting the broader user-group lineage. AMUG is run almost entirely by volunteer board members and committee chairs, with only three paid employees as of 2026.

Its core product is the annual AMUG Conference, a four-day event combining 150+ technical sessions, hands-on workshops, keynote presentations, the AMUGexpo exhibition, a Technical Competition, the Innovators Showcase, and award programs (Innovators Award, DINO Award, President's Award). Supporting programs include the Randy Stevens Scholarship for educators, the Guy E. Bourdeau Scholarship for students, the AMUGderby 3D-printed car race, and the Start-up Launchpad for emerging AM vendors. Revenue is generated primarily through conference registration fees and a tiered sponsorship program (Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Media), with sponsors including Stratasys, HP, GoEngineer, AMT PostPro, Würth Additive Group, and Formlabs. Membership is bundled at no additional cost with conference registration.

AMUG serves additive manufacturing professionals - engineers, researchers, designers, and operators using industrial 3D printing technologies - with keynoted representation from sectors including aerospace & defense (General Atomics, Divergent Technologies), consumer products (LEGO), and education (University of Louisville, Boise State University). Governance is by an elected board of directors serving two-year terms; a recent 2026 bylaw amendment opened presidential candidacy to employees of AM equipment, materials, or software vendors, and a Special Presidential Election between Olga Ivanova (Mechnano) and William Martin (Toyota) was announced for terms commencing July 1, 2026.

Name

Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG)

Legal name

Additive Manufacturing Users Group, Inc.

Website

https://amug.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AMUG is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit user group that operates the annual AMUG Conference, providing 150+ technical sessions, hands-on workshops, an exhibition, and award programs for additive manufacturing professionals, with revenue from registration fees and tiered corporate sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Industry Association / Trade Conference Services

akta.pro primary industry

Professional Training & Workforce Upskilling (AM) (IMAAAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Certification & Credentialing (Operators, Engineers, Inspectors) (IMAAAJAD), Consulting, Advisory & Technology Transfer (AM Adoption) (IMAAAJAK)

Keywords

• Additive manufacturing education
• 3D printing conference
• Industry user group
• AM professional development
• Manufacturing technical training

Headquarters

HQ city

Milwaukee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Conference Registration: AMUG membership is included free of charge with conference registration fee. Revenue is generated through annual conference registration fees and sponsorship revenue from companies in the AM industry.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AMUG operates an annual multi-day educational conference and associated programs for additive manufacturing (3D printing) professionals. Core offerings include the AMUG Conference featuring 150+ technical sessions, the AMUGexpo exhibition, the Technical Competition, the Innovators Showcase, scholarship programs, and recognition awards (Innovators Award, DINO Award, President's Award). Membership in AMUG is included free with conference registration, and the organization is supported by sponsorship revenue from AM industry companies.

Product overview

The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit corporation that operates as a catalyst for its community of members to drive additive manufacturing forward. Rather than offering a unified software product, AMUG provides a portfolio of programs and services centered around its annual conference. The core offering is the AMUG Conference—a four-day educational event featuring technical sessions, workshops, and the AMUGexpo exhibition. Supporting programs include the Technical Competition, Innovators Showcase with the Innovators Award, DINO Awards, and two scholarship programs (Randy Stevens Scholarship for educators and Guy E. Bourdeau Scholarship for students). Additional initiatives include the AMUGderby racing event, Start-up Launchpad for emerging companies, and monthly newsletters. The organization facilitates education and advancement of AM technologies through these programs, with membership included free with conference registration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AMUG Conference (Annual Conference Registration)
• Sponsor & Exhibitor Opportunities (AMUGexpo)
• Conference Proceedings
• AMUG Newsletter

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 150 technical sessions and workshops at each annual conference
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered diamond sponsor, gold sponsor, platinum sponsor and keynote speaker.

• AMT PostProdiamond sponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiamond sponsor of AMUG 2026 conference. AMT provides PostPro vapor smoothing systems for post-processing in additive manufacturing, particularly for healthcare applications including orthotics and prosthetics.
• GoEngineerdiamond sponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiamond sponsor providing WAZER desktop CNC waterjet technology and Formlabs solutions. Supports the AMUG community with technical resources and training.
• Stratasysdiamond sponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiamond sponsor and major supporter of AMUG. Stratasys has been a foundational sponsor since the organization's transition and ships over 100,000 parts annually to defense industry.
• Würth Additive Groupdiamond sponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiamond sponsor providing additive manufacturing solutions and expertise to the AMUG conference.
• Formlabsgold sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor and financially supports the Guy E. Bourdeau Scholarship through Formnext. Max Lobovsky, Formlabs CEO, received the 2026 AMUG Innovators Award.
• HP Additive Manufacturing Solutionsplatinum sponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlatinum sponsor celebrating 10 years in the AM market, launched Multi Jet Fusion technology, and unveiled new MJF 1200 printer at RAPID+TCT 2026.
• General Atomics Aeronautical Systemskeynote speakerGTM or Marketing PartnerSteve Fournier from General Atomics delivered a keynote at AMUG 2026, sharing how an industry connection formed at a previous AMUG event developed into collaboration with Divergent Technologies.
• Divergent Technologieskeynote speakerGTM or Marketing PartnerScott Sawyer from Divergent delivered a keynote at AMUG 2026 alongside General Atomics, demonstrating cross-industry collaboration fostered through AMUG networking.
• The LEGO Groupkeynote speakerGTM or Marketing PartnerRonen Hadar, Senior Director of Additive Design & Manufacturing for The LEGO Group, delivered a keynote on LEGO's integration of additive manufacturing into mass production, including a retail set with 3D-printed piece.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• ASTM International (Committee F42 on AM): ASTM F42 develops AM standards and hosts related events and training; it overlaps with AMUG in serving AM professionals interested in qualification, certification, and standards-driven adoption.
• 3D Printing Industry: 3D Printing Industry is a media sponsor of AMUG and runs industry news, awards, and content targeting the same AM professional audience; complementary rather than competitive with AMUG's user-group focus.
• TCT Magazine / Rapid News Publications: TCT is a media sponsor of AMUG and also organizes TCT-focused events and content; it serves the same AM audience but primarily as a media and event partner rather than a direct users group.
• Additive Manufacturing Media (Gardner Business Media): Additive Manufacturing Media is a media sponsor of AMUG and provides industry news, technical content, and events serving overlapping AM professionals; it complements rather than competes with AMUG's user-group model.

Emerging players

• America Makes: America Makes is the US national accelerator for AM and a public-private partnership that convenes members, funds projects, and hosts events — overlapping with AMUG's mission to advance AM education and adoption.

Direct peers

• Inside 3D Printing: Inside 3D Printing runs a global series of conferences and expos on 3D printing and AM, overlapping with AMUG's audience of AM professionals, designers, and enterprise adopters.
• RAPID + TCT (organized by SME): SME's RAPID + TCT is the largest North American additive manufacturing conference and exhibition, directly competing with AMUG for attendees, exhibitors, and sponsors across the AM user community.
• Formnext (organized by Mesago Messe Frankfurt): Formnext is the leading European AM trade fair held in Frankfurt, competing with AMUG for international attendees and global AM sponsor budgets; many AMUG Diamond sponsors (Stratasys, Formlabs, HP) also exhibit at Formnext.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/additivemfgug
• Facebookfacebook.com/additivemanufacturingusersgroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/amug

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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