EOS Is New Principal Member of AMGTA

The Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association (AMGTA) has announced that EOS has elevated its participation in the association to Principal Member. As part of this expanded leadership role, Björn Hannappel, head of Sustainability at EOS, has joined the AMGTA board of directors.

Principal membership represents AMGTA’s highest level of engagement and is reserved for organizations demonstrating sustained leadership, strategic alignment, and a commitment to advancing sustainable manufacturing practices globally. As a Principal Member, EOS will assume an expanded role in shaping AMGTA’s strategic direction, governance, and industry collaboration initiatives.

EOS is a technology supplier in commercial 3D printing of metals and polymers. Formed in 1989, the independent company develops additive manufacturing solutions. The company has a portfolio of EOS systems, materials, and process parameters, as well as deep technical expertise across global service, applications engineering, and consultancy.

“I am thrilled to welcome EOS and Björn Hannappel to this expanded role in shaping AMGTA,” says Sherri Monroe, AMGTA executive director. “EOS’s elevation to Principal Member reflects both the company’s established leadership in additive manufacturing and its commitment to advancing sustainability at scale. We are also pleased to welcome Björn Hannappel to the AMGTA Board, where his expertise will strengthen our ability to deliver meaningful, industry-driven outcomes.”

“EOS exemplifies the kind of leadership the AMGTA seeks to elevate—combining technological innovation with a disciplined, outcomes-driven approach to sustainability,” says Brian Neff, AMGTA board chair and CEO of Sintavia. “Björn Hannappel’s appointment to the Board strengthens our collective ability to guide the additive manufacturing ecosystem toward solutions that are not only more efficient and resilient, but also economically and environmentally sound.”

As head of Sustainability at EOS, Hannappel leads initiatives focused on environmental performance, resource efficiency, and long-term value creation across industrial additive manufacturing systems. In his role on the AMGTA Board of Directors, he will contribute to guiding the organization’s mission, priorities, and global impact.

“The decision to deepen our engagement with AMGTA aligns closely with EOS’s commitment to responsible innovation and sustainable industrial transformation,” says Hannappel. “Additive manufacturing is already reshaping how products are designed, produced, and delivered, and collaboration across the ecosystem is essential to realizing its full environmental and economic potential.”

The AMGTA is an independent, global organization that promotes 3D printing and additive manufacturing practices for improved environmental, economic, and resource-efficient outcomes.

Björn Hannappel’s appointment was effective beginning January 1, 2026.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.