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3D printing at AMUG 2025: NASA and motorsport in focus

The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) has announced the keynote speakers for its 2025 Conference, which will take place March 30 – April 3 in Chicago, Illinois. Ryan Watkins, research engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), and Joe Scarbo, president of Scarbo Performance Corp, are two experts on stage who will present innovative applications of 3D printing in aerospace and motorsports.

In his presentation on April 1, Ryan Watkins will explain the development of 3D-printed, compressible structures for damping high-speed impacts. This involves the integration of advanced materials and computer-aided designs such as topology optimization to set new standards in aerospace engineering. Watkins, who has worked on several NASA missions such as SWOT and NISAR, will provide insights into the challenges and successes of implementing these technologies. A particular highlight of his presentation will be a discussion on the acceptance of innovative manufacturing methods in a traditionally conservative environment.

Joe Scarbo will talk about the use of additive manufacturing in high-performance vehicles on April 3. Under the Scarbo Vintage (SV) brand, his team has developed vehicles such as the SV RSR and SV Rover, which have been used in prestigious races such as the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb and the Baja 1000. Scarbo will analyze the advantages and disadvantages of 3D printing for specific components and share his experience in design, manufacturing and racing.

The conference offers experts and interested parties a platform to discuss the potential of additive manufacturing in various industries. Presentations such as those by Watkins and Scarbo will illustrate how 3D printing is shaping and further developing both aerospace and motorsport.


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