Amgta summit highlights 3D printing advances in sustainable manufacturing
The Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association (AMGTA), a global organisation championing sustainable manufacturing through 3D printing and additive manufacturing (AM) technologies, held its 2025 Annual Member Summit on April 7th at The Shinola Hotel in Detroit. The event gathered over 80 delegates worldwide to exchange knowledge on practices and advancements in the sector.
Rich Voorberg, President of Siemens Energy North America, delivered the keynote address, highlighting the transformative impact of additive manufacturing on spare parts inventories, refurbishment, and maintenance. He emphasised how these technologies contribute to cost efficiencies by streamlining supply chains.
AMGTA Executive Director Sherri Monroe also led a discussion with Dr. Dean Bartles, President and CEO of the Manufacturing Technology Deployment Group, focusing on the status of advanced and additive manufacturing both in the US and internationally.
The summit covered pressing topics such as the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) for enhancing sustainability and efficiency in manufacturing, challenges in adopting new technologies, and the potential of AM to mitigate uncertainties amid global market fluctuations.
The association honoured thirteen member organisations with awards recognising significant sustainability achievements in four categories: Environmental Management Systems (notably maintaining ISO 14001 certification), Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Sustainability Research, and Excellence in AM Sustainability. Companies recognised included notable names such as Arkema, Continuum Powders, Henkel, Materialise, Stratasys, and Stryker.
A particular highlight was that this year’s trophies were 3D-printed using PA12 polymer powder waste via Stratasys’s SAF ReLife technology. This method converts what was traditionally considered waste into high-quality, reusable material, marking a notable step forward in addressing waste management within additive manufacturing. The SAF ReLife technology supports circular economy principles by enabling manufacturers to reduce costs and environmental impact, aligning with AMGTA’s Mindful Manufacturing™ framework.
The AMGTA, founded in 2019, aims to promote the environmental advantages of 3D printing across all stages of manufacturing, from design to end products. Its membership spans a broad range of industries, unified by a focus on innovation, sustainability, and economic benefits in manufacturing.
The Business Wire is reporting that the summit underlines a growing industry commitment to advancing sustainable practices in additive manufacturing, an area increasingly recognised for its potential to reshape traditional manufacturing supply chains with environmental considerations at the forefront.