AMUG 推出增材制造杰作，致敬创新和工艺

增材制造用户组 (AMUG) 宣布了其年度技术竞赛的获奖者。该竞赛旨在表彰增材制造应用和精加工技术方面的卓越表现。先进概念奖颁给了 Point Designs LLC 的 Chris Baschuk，他的“轻量级革命”假肢利用先进的设计特点平衡了功能性和用户舒适度。 BuildParts by Cideas, Inc. 的 Mike Littrell 因其“投币式游乐设施”赢得了高级精加工奖，该游乐设施展示了使用多种增材制造技术的经典游乐园游乐设施的比例复制品。伊顿公司的 Sam Mills 凭借“Fully AM Luminaire”获得了会员选择奖，该灯具 90% 的部件均采用增材制造。

Technical Masterpieces Unveiled: AMUG Honors Excellence in Additive Manufacturing

技术杰作揭晓：AMUG 表彰增材制造领域的卓越成就

Zeeland, MI. - The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) has announced the distinguished winners of its prestigious annual Technical Competition, showcasing the pinnacle of innovation, craftsmanship, and dedication within the additive manufacturing (AM) industry.

密歇根州泽兰。 - 增材制造用户组 (AMUG) 宣布了其著名的年度技术竞赛的杰出获奖者，展示了增材制造 (AM) 行业的创新、工艺和奉献精神的巅峰。

A panel of esteemed industry veterans meticulously evaluated submissions from around the globe, selecting entries from Point Designs LLC and BuildParts by Cideas, Inc. as the recipients of the coveted Advanced Concepts and Advanced Finishing awards, respectively. Furthermore, AMUG members cast their votes to recognize Eaton Corp.'s submission with the Members' Choice Award.

由受人尊敬的行业资深人士组成的评审团仔细评估了来自世界各地的提交作品，选择了来自 Point Designs LLC 和 BuildParts by Cideas, Inc. 的参赛作品，分别作为令人垂涎的先进概念奖和高级精加工奖的获得者。此外，AMUG 成员投票认可伊顿公司提交的成员选择奖。

Advanced Concepts: Lightweight and Functional Prosthetics

先进概念：轻质、功能性假肢

In the Advanced Concepts category, Chris Baschuk of Point Designs LLC emerged victorious with "Lightweight Revolution: Ventilated Multi-material Shoulder Disarticulation Prosthesis." This groundbreaking device, meticulously crafted using HP's Multi-Jet Fusion technology, seamlessly combines rigid PA 12 with flexible TPU to strike an optimal balance between functionality and patient comfort. By leveraging the unique capabilities of AM, the prosthesis effectively reduces bulkiness, weight, and fabrication complexity associated with traditional approaches.

在先进概念类别中，Point Designs LLC 的 Chris Baschuk 凭借“轻量级革命：通风多材料肩离断假体”获胜。这款突破性的设备采用 HP 的 Multi-Jet Fusion 技术精心打造，将刚性 PA 12 与柔性 TPU 无缝结合，在功能性和患者舒适度之间实现最佳平衡。通过利用增材制造的独特功能，该假肢有效降低了与传统方法相关的体积、重量和制造复杂性。

Baschuk's innovative design incorporates advanced features such as hexagonal lattices, resulting in enhanced breathability, heat dissipation, and electronics integration, ultimately elevating the patient's experience. This project epitomizes the transformative potential of AM in prosthetic development, offering a highly personalized, functional, and comfortable solution for individuals with shoulder disarticulation amputations.

Baschuk 的创新设计融合了六角形晶格等先进功能，从而增强了透气性、散热性和电子集成度，最终提升了患者的体验。该项目集中体现了增材制造在假肢开发方面的变革潜力，为肩关节离断截肢患者提供高度个性化、实用且舒适的解决方案。

Advanced Finishing: Preserving the Past Through Art

高级整理：通过艺术保存过去

Mike Littrell of BuildParts by Cideas Inc. once again ascended to the pinnacle of the Advanced Finishing category with his mesmerizing entry, "Coin-Operated Rides." This remarkable collection of scale replicas pays homage to a bygone era of entertainment and culture, meticulously capturing the style, materials, colors, and functionality of iconic rides with astonishing precision.

BuildParts by Cideas Inc. 的 Mike Littrell 以其令人着迷的作品“投币式游乐设施”再次登上了高级精加工类别的顶峰。这个非凡的比例复制品系列向过去的娱乐和文化时代致敬，以惊人的精度精心捕捉标志性游乐设施的风格、材料、颜色和功能。

Littrell's creations demonstrate the boundless possibilities of AM, utilizing three distinct additive manufacturing technologies: digital light projection (DLP), fused deposition modeling (FDM), and stereolithography (SLA). To foster knowledge transfer among AMUG members, Littrell showcased the scale models in various stages, including fully finished, sanded/primed, and as printed, providing a comprehensive glimpse into the intricacies of his artistic process.

Littrell 的创作利用三种不同的增材制造技术展示了增材制造的无限可能性：数字光投影 (DLP)、熔融沉积建模 (FDM) 和立体光刻 (SLA)。为了促进 AMUG 成员之间的知识转移，Littrell 展示了不同阶段的比例模型，包括完全完成、打磨/底漆和印刷，让人们全面了解他复杂的艺术过程。

Members' Choice: Luminaire Redefined

会员之选：重新定义灯具

Sam Mills of Eaton's multidisciplinary team, comprising AM and material science experts, emerged as the winner of the Members' Choice Award for their innovative project, "Fully AM Luminaire." This exceptional luminaire incorporates additively manufactured components for 90% of its composition, reflecting the team's unwavering commitment to Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM) principles.

伊顿多学科团队的 Sam Mills（由增材制造和材料科学专家组成）因其创新项目“全增材制造灯具”而荣获会员选择奖。这款卓越的灯具 90% 的成分均采用增材制造组件，体现了团队对增材制造设计 (DFAM) 原则的坚定承诺。

Leveraging DFAM techniques, the team achieved significant manufacturing advancements, aligning with the Department of Energy's (DOE) goals for reshoring, SKU reduction, and efficiency optimization. Mills emphasized, "By employing DFAM tools for part integration, we were able to halve the assembly time and virtually eliminate the need for product-specific tooling."

利用 DFAM 技术，该团队取得了显着的制造进步，符合能源部 (DOE) 的回流、SKU 减少和效率优化目标。 Mills 强调，“通过采用 DFAM 工具进行零件集成，我们能够将装配时间减少一半，几乎消除了对特定产品工具的需求。”

Additional Accolades

额外荣誉

In the Advanced Finishing category, Ed Graham of Prototek secured second place with his captivating piece, "The Pumpkin King." Third place was bestowed upon Olaf Diegel of the University of Auckland for his masterful creation, "Darth Vader Reborn."

在高级精加工类别中，Prototek 的 Ed Graham 凭借其迷人的作品“南瓜王”获得了第二名。第三名被授予奥克兰大学的奥拉夫·迪格尔（Olaf Diegel），因其出色的创作《达斯·维达重生》（Darth Vader Reborn）。

Within the Advanced Concepts category, Rick Pressley of Renaissance Services Inc. received second place for his innovative "Cooled Integrally Vaned Stator with 'Cast-In Cooling Holes.'" Sam Mills, the recipient of the Members' Choice Award, was also recognized with third place in the Advanced Concepts category.

在先进概念类别中，Renaissance Services Inc. 的 Rick Pressley 凭借其创新的“带‘内置冷却孔’的冷却整体叶片定子”获得第二名。会员选择奖获得者 Sam Mills 也获得了以下奖项：高级概念类别第三名。

Celebrating Innovation and Collaboration

庆祝创新与合作

The AMUG Technical Competition serves as a testament to the transformative impact of AM, inspiring continuous advancements and fostering collaboration within the industry. The competition showcases the extraordinary talents and ingenuity of individuals and teams, highlighting the vast potential of AM to revolutionize diverse sectors, from healthcare and entertainment to energy and manufacturing.

AMUG 技术竞赛证明了增材制造的变革性影响，激励不断进步并促进行业内的合作。该竞赛展示了个人和团队的非凡才能和独创性，凸显了增材制造在彻底改变从医疗保健和娱乐到能源和制造等各个领域的巨大潜力。

AMUG extends its heartfelt gratitude to all participants for their unwavering dedication and contributions to the advancement of additive manufacturing. The Technical Competition continues to be a beacon of inspiration, showcasing the limitless possibilities of this transformative technology and its ability to shape a better future.

AMUG 衷心感谢所有参与者对增材制造进步的坚定奉献和贡献。技术竞赛仍然是灵感的灯塔，展示了这种变革性技术的无限可能性及其塑造更美好未来的能力。