2025 Annual Member Summit
April 7, 2025 • 1 PM - 6 PM • Cocktail Reception & Dinner • 6 PM - 8:30 PM
The Shinola Hotel • Detroit, Michigan
The Annual Member Summit is an exclusive event for AMGTA members and invited guests, offering a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders and experts and explore the latest trends and innovations in additive manufacturing.
The Summit promises to be an enriching experience, featuring a powerful keynote, valuable networking opportunities, and a chance to recognize the sustainability impacts of our members. We will discuss how we can leverage the environmental benefits of additive manufacturing to expand the sector, increase adoption, and create a more sustainable world.
We will be returning to the elegant Shinola Hotel in Detroit, Michigan.
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Silver Sponsors
Dinner Sponsor
Keynote Speaker
Richard Voorberg
President, North America
Richard Voorberg, President of the North America Hub of Siemens Energy, will be the 2025 Annual Member Summit keynote speaker.
Richard has regional responsibility for the Energy business in the Americas, which includes the company’s Generation, Industrial Applications, Renewables/Wind and Transmission divisions. Previously, Richard served as the Head of Service in North America, where he was responsible for managing all aspects of Large Power Service, including Gas Turbines, Steam Turbines, Generators and Nuclear. Additionally, he is involved in the American Petroleum Institute (API), National Petroleum Council (NPC), National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and Advanced Airfoil Components (AAC).
Richard has over 30 years of experience with Siemens Energy including extensive involvement in the manufacturing, commissioning management, project management and marketing aspects of the power generation business. Richard was responsible for the design, project management and building of a brand-new factory at the Charlotte, North Carolina, site for gas turbine manufacturing.
Throughout his career Richard has had the privilege to live and work in several different locations including Canada, Indonesia, Argentina, Korea and Germany.
The North American business consists of over 13,000 people who manage all aspects of Service from Sales, Marketing, Project Management, Field Engineering, Shop Repair and Business Administration.
Richard holds a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Expert Panel Discussion
“AI in Additive Manufacturing: Implications for Sustainability”
Jason Gorey
Director
Stifel Financial
Howie Marotto
Principal ADDvisor –
Strategy and Integration
The Barnes Global Advisors
Andy Medla
Head of Additive Manufacturing – Americas
Siemens Energy
Brian Neff
Founder & CEO
Sintavia
Sherri Monroe
Executive Director
AMGTA
Moderator
Leadership Perspectives
A Conversation with
Dr. Dean Bartles
President & CEO, MTDG
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Dr. Dean Bartles is a seasoned operations professional with four decades of management experience in manufacturing and technology. He is currently the President and CEO of the Manufacturing Technology Deployment Group, Inc., a not-for-profit holding company of both the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) and Advanced Manufacturing International, Inc. (AMI).
Since 2010, Dr. Dean Bartles served as a board member for NCDMM before joining as the President and Chief Executive Officer in May 2019. Prior to this, he served as the President of the National Tooling and Machining Association and was previously the Director of the John Olson Advanced Manufacturing Center at the University of New Hampshire. Dr. Bartles was the founding Executive Director of the Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute in Chicago and the Chief Manufacturing Officer of UI LABS. Dr. Bartles worked for General Dynamics Corporation for 31 years where he was responsible for setting up and running manufacturing operations in Egypt, Turkey, and the United States. Between 2001 and 2014, Dr. Bartles increased sales at his Strategic Business Unit within General Dynamics Corporation from $135 million to over $600 million. Before his time at General Dynamics Corporation, Dr. Bartles worked for Fairchild Republic Company as an Industrial Engineer for approximately 5 years.
Dr. Bartles served as the 2016-2017 President of the North American Manufacturing Research Institute, the 2016 President of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, the founding Chairman of the Smart Manufacturing Leadership Coalition, and the Chairman of the Board of the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining. Dean graduated from Indiana State University earning a PhD in Technology Management with a concentration in Manufacturing Systems.
Dr. Bartles’ skills in advanced manufacturing technology areas include Digital Manufacturing, Model Based Enterprise, Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing, Additive Manufacturing, advanced robotics, and brilliant factory concepts.
Sustainability Impact Recognition
The 2025 Sustainability Impact Recognition Categories acknowledge AMGTA members across four distinct areas: Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Sustainability Research, Sustainability Reporting, and Excellence in Sustainability.
All recipients will be recognized on stage.
Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
Recognizes AMGTA members who have achieved ISO 14001 EMS or ISO 15001 Energy Management Systems certification, and the certificate is in good standing.
Environmental Sustainability Research
Recognizes AMGTA members who have commissioned independent third-party research projects focused on environmental sustainability in AM/3DP and have published the key findings or the full report in 2024 or 2025 (since our Fall 2024 Summit).
Sustainability Reporting
Recognizes AMGTA members who published their 2024 or 2025 Sustainability or ESG report online for full disclosure and transparency (since our Fall 2024 Summit).
Excellence in AM Sustainability
Recognizes AMGTA members for initiatives to expand the understanding and reach of the AM sector and the promotion of more sustainable manufacturing globally. Entries will be judged based on their impact across the sector - the rising tide that lifts all boats.
2025 Annual Member Summit • April 7, 2025 • 1 PM – 6 PM • Cocktail Reception & Dinner • 6 PM – 8:30 PM • The Shinola Hotel • Detroit, Michigan
