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TheAdditive Manufacturing Users Group(AMUG) has named six new recipients of its DINO (Distinguished INnovator Operator) Award, one of the industry’s most recognized honors for long-term contribution and community service. The announcements were made at the 37th annualAMUG Conference, held March 15–19, 2026, in Reno, Nevada.
The DINO Award is not given for a single accomplishment, it reflects years of sustained involvement, knowledge-sharing, and active support of AMUG’s mission. Selection criteria weigh tenure in the field, dedication to advancing additive manufacturing, and meaningful contributions to the AMUG community.
“This year’s DINO recipients come from a broad range of industries, government labs, equipment and material OEMs, and additive manufacturing service providers,” said Bruce LeMaster, DINO Selection Committee Chair and AMUG’s Director at Large. “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 2026 Class: Six Voices from Across the Industry
This year’s honorees span research institutions, startups, software firms, and manufacturing service providers, a reflection of how broadly the AM community has grown.
The newly named AMUG DINOs are: Olga Ivanova, Director of Applications & Technology,Mechnano; Daniel Landgraf, Director of Global Sales & Business Development,3D Spark; Brian Post, Group Leader,Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Chris Prue, Materials Strategy Manager,IperionX; John Thiell, Sales Manager,Beehive Industries; and Annie Wang, President,Senvol.
Olga Ivanova, Ph.D., of Mechnano, built her career across the University of Louisville and Virginia Tech and has become a fixture at AMUG Conferences, known for drawing attendees into substantive technical discussions. She co-chaired the Scholarship Committee for the past two years.
Daniel Landgraf of 3D Spark has served on both the AMUG Board and the International Committee, and will step into the role of Vice President going forward. Described as someone who never meets a stranger, he brings a consistent enthusiasm for connecting people across the industry.
Brian Post of Oak Ridge National Laboratory is recognized as a strong advocate for both additive manufacturing and AMUG itself, frequently guiding peers toward answers or relevant subject matter experts when technical questions arise.
Source: 3D Printing Industry
