The Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association (AMGTA) is a global organization dedicated to promoting the environmental benefits of additive manufacturing. Founded in 2019, AMGTA brings together companies from across the manufacturing ecosystem to highlight the sustainability advantages of additive practices, including reduced lead times, supply chain efficiency, waste reduction, and energy consumption[1][2][3]. ### Key Features of AMGTA: - Mission: To elevate the conversation around additive manufacturing as an environmentally beneficial method for manufacturing[1]. - Membership: Includes technology developers and users from around the world, encompassing all facets of additive material sourcing, design, manufacture, supply chain, and operations management[1]. - Leadership: - Executive Director: Sherri Monroe, with experience in driving innovation and sustainability in both for-profit and non-profit sectors[2]. - Board of Directors: Includes notable figures like Brian Neff (President & Board Chair), Pasquale "Pat" Trovato, Rosa Coblens, Hirotaka "Taka" Mangyo, Kennet Almkvist, and Jonah Myerberg[2]. ### Activities and Impact: - AMGTA focuses on increasing awareness and adoption of sustainable additive manufacturing practices through collaboration and education[3]. - The organization supports research and initiatives that demonstrate the environmental benefits of additive manufacturing compared to traditional manufacturing methods[4].