A mixture of public vote and professional committees chooses the 3DPI Awards. This stability is meant to make sure the awards can scrutinise the entire 3D printing ecosystem and cut back the affect of recognition alone, grounding selections in technical advantage, market influence, and long-term contribution to the {industry}.
Public nominations for the 2026 3D Printing Business Awards are at present open.
Our long-term intent is for every Knowledgeable Committee to have ten members; among the committees are nearer to this objective than others. We’re nonetheless in search of committee members in a number of particular areas. In case you are focused on becoming a member of one of many committees listed under, please full this kind.
Firm of the Yr (Private)
Software program Software or Firm of the Yr
Desktop non-FFF
Worth-added Reseller of the Yr
3D Designer of the Yr
Mobility or Vitality Utility
Now meet the Knowledgeable Committees for the 2026 3D Printing Business Awards.
3D Designer of the Yr
Patrick Pradel, Senior Lecturer in Digital Design and Manufacturing, Loughborough College
Dr. Patrick Pradel is Senior Lecturer in Digital Design and Manufacturing at Loughborough College’s Faculty of Design and Artistic Arts, specializing in digital fabrication and automatic industrial design. He has led the EPSRC-funded UK Design for AM Community and the AHRC mission “When Design By no means Ends”; and at present leads the MSc Built-in Industrial Design program, getting ready future design leaders.
3D Scanning or Metrology Firm
Bob Renella, Regional Engineering Supervisor, GoEngineer
Bob Renella is the Regional Engineering Supervisor for North America and a frontrunner in additive manufacturing, 3D scanning, and metrology. With 15+ years of expertise in product improvement, high quality, and course of optimization, he leads a nationwide group of Utility Engineers supporting prospects in aerospace, automotive, medical, vitality, and client merchandise. He holds an engineering diploma from the College of Illinois at Chicago and started his profession in superior prosthetic analysis, specializing in biomechanics, human–machine interfaces, and early additive manufacturing. His work right this moment facilities on integrating industrial additive processes with high-accuracy scanning and metrology to enhance half accuracy, validation, and manufacturing readiness. He was acknowledged with the Distinguished Innovator Operator (DINO) Award from the Additive Manufacturing Customers Group (AMUG) in 2024.
Alexander Hussain, CEO, 3DChimera
Alex Hussain is the Co-Founder & CEO of 3DChimera, the place he helps corporations undertake 3D printing and 3D scanning for actual manufacturing. He has led manufacturing and product improvement applications for world manufacturers, holds eight patents, and works with organizations throughout protection, aerospace, and industrial markets.
Kevin Hanley, Senior Divisional Supervisor, GoEngineer
Kevin Hanley has 30 years of {industry} expertise with core competencies round Product Improvement, Manufacturing Enchancment, and High quality Assurance merchandise. Very conversant in the market and panorama for 3D strong modeling, evaluation and enterprise-wide knowledge administration, 3D printing, and 3D scanning instruments (for each Reverse Engineering and Metrology). Kevin lately took the position of Senior Divisional Supervisor to assist construct GoEngineer’s Steel Additive division with bringing Vivid Laser Applied sciences to North America.
Educational/Analysis Group
Alan Dempsey, Venture Supervisor, PrintCity – Manchester Metropolitan College
Alan is the Venture Supervisor and oversees all strategic planning and operations at PrintCity. Alan works throughout all of PrintCity’s analysis initiatives and helps the event of recent analysis alternatives. Alongside the analysis initiatives, Alan oversees PrintCity’s enterprise engagement actions, supporting companies to undertake additive manufacturing. He has over 20 years of expertise in industrial and contract administration, with a robust background in environmental sustainability.
Luigi Maria Galantucci, Professor, Politecnico di Bari Dipartimento di Meccanica Matematica e Administration
Luigi M. Galantucci (1955) is a Full Professor in Applied sciences and Manufacturing Programs Politecnico di Bari (Italy) and Head of the laboratories Fast Prototyping and Reverse Engineering and the MICROTRONIC Micromachining and Micro-measurement since 2000. Fellow for all times since 2006 of CIRP –Worldwide Academy for Manufacturing Engineering. “Physician Honoris Causa” conferred by the Polytechnic College of Tirana – PTU, Republic of Albania (October sixteenth, 2009). Because the 12 months 1981, he’s concerned in a number of worldwide and nationwide analysis initiatives on: 3D scanning and measurement of micro parts, Reverse Engineering, Fast Prototyping and Additive Manufacturing, Laser Materials Processing, Thermomechanical simulation of producing processes, CAM, CAPP, Manufacturing System Evaluation and simulation, Biomechanics, Anthropometry. Writer of greater than 300 scientific papers revealed on journals, books, and convention proceedings.
Elliot McAllister, Founder & CEO, Skyphos Applied sciences
Elliot McAllister is the founder and CEO of Skyphos Applied sciences, a frontrunner in micro-3D printing for microfluidic and biomedical units. Primarily based in Blacksburg, Virginia, he has superior high-resolution additive manufacturing by means of customized resins and precision-engineered {hardware}, driving innovation in scalable, biocompatible microfabrication.
Gajanan Jadhav, Senior Lecturer, NAMTECH Gandhinagar
Gajanan Jadhav is a CAD/CAM and Additive Manufacturing skilled with intensive expertise in superior digital manufacturing applied sciences. His experience spans product design, parametric modeling, CNC programming, and industrial 3D printing purposes. He has educated engineering and {industry} professionals on main CAD/CAM platforms whereas driving sensible innovation in prototyping and manufacturing workflows. He holds a design patent for a 3D-printed microphone stand, which demonstrates his concentrate on useful product improvement and Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) rules. His skilled work emphasizes the combination of recent manufacturing instruments that speed up product improvement cycles and allow inventive, cost-effective options for industrial adoption of 3D printing.
Azlan Aripin, Senior Mechanical Engineering Lecturer, Metropolis College Malaysia
As a Researcher, Educator, and Coaching Advisor, he connects superior expertise with high-performing groups. His analysis spans two streams: Additive Manufacturing (melt-pool mapping, lattice buildings, renewable vitality parts) and Superior Materials Design (light-weight composites for armour, ultra-low friction composites for offshore casing operation, and non-hot-work polymers for marine restore). As an educator with a PhD in mechanical engineering, he focuses on partaking with {industry} to drive high-impact options and translating that publicity into my educating to supply high-value graduates. He led EAC/ETAC accreditation for engineering applications, constructed Business 5.0 training modules, and served as a choose for a number of nationwide innovation competitions. As a guide, he delivers management coaching to realign company tradition and empower change brokers to guide transformation.
Melvin Mathew, VP of Know-how, Aeronero Options
Melvin D. Mathew, PhD, is a expertise chief and strategist who transforms daring concepts into scalable, market-ready improvements. With a worldwide profession spanning sustainability engineering, atmospheric water expertise, additive manufacturing, and superior product improvement, Melvin has constructed a repute for bridging the hole between deep technical experience and strategic enterprise execution. His expertise stretches from early-stage startups to Fortune 500 companies, the place he constantly drives effectivity, scalability, and measurable progress. As VP of Know-how at Aeronero Options & a number one member of the International Air Water Technology Initiative, Melvin leads the complete lifecycle of atmospheric water technology programs—from idea and design to manufacturing scale-up and market deployment. He has efficiently constructed vendor ecosystems, negotiated cost-efficient provide chains, carried out rigorous high quality frameworks, and developed SOPs that guarantee consistency at scale. His management has accelerated Aeronero’s expertise roadmap, positioning the corporate as a worldwide contender in sustainable water options. Beforehand, Melvin spearheaded the launch of India’s first indigenously constructed SLS 3D printer, delivering 70%+ revenue margins.
Farhana Mohd Foudzi, Senior Lecturer, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Farhana Mohd Foudzi (PhD) is at present a Senior Lecturer on the Division of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, College of Engineering and Constructed Setting, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). She obtained a Doctoral Diploma (DEng) in Supplies Engineering from Nagaoka College of Know-how (NUT), Japan, in 2016. Her present areas of experience are metallic additive manufacturing (AM) or often known as metallic 3D printing utilizing laser powder mattress fusion / selective laser melting applied sciences, multi-materials additive manufacturing (MMAM), form reminiscence alloy (SMA) additive manufacturing, powder injection molding, and management / monitoring programs utilizing ultrasonic (NDT). She could be very energetic in partaking with AM industries by way of collaborations and analysis initiatives / grants. She can also be very energetic in making use of and acquiring analysis funds from the college, Ministry of Greater Training of Malaysia, and worldwide ranges. Her present administrative place is the Editor-in-Chief of Jurnal Kejuruteraan UKM since Might 2023. Jurnal Kejuruteraan (eISSN: 2289-7526) is listed by Scopus, WoS-ESCI (JIF: 0.6), and MyCite and at present publishes eight (8) points yearly by Penerbit UKM (UKM Press).
Aerospace, Area or Protection Utility
Eric Barnes, Senior Technical Fellow, Northrop Grumman
Eric Barnes is a Northrop Grumman Fellow for Superior Manufacturing Know-how and an SME Fellow, with 40 years of expertise in Aerospace & Protection Manufacturing, Supplies, Processes, and Constructions, the final 35 at Northrop Grumman. This contains 29 years of Superior Improvement expertise, efficiently managing many Inside and Contractual Analysis and Improvement applications, improvement and transition of producing applied sciences, managing the Sector Supplies Analysis and Supplies and Processes Engineering Organizations, Manufacturing Know-how Technique, and has labored on greater than 20 Northrop Grumman aerospace platforms. Along with the event and implementation of 5 Additive Manufacturing applied sciences for Aerospace automobiles, Mr. Barnes has developed and carried out Composites, Coatings, and Robotics applied sciences on applications. A powerful historical past of transitioning expertise has led to important price reductions throughout a number of air automobile applications and enabled charge acceleration on different applications, as acknowledged by a number of inside and Protection Manufacturing Know-how Awards. Granted 21 patents, a number of DoD and NGC innovation awards, and NGC 2019 Invention of the 12 months.
Michael Wohlfart, Group Supervisor Enterprise Improvement & Academy, EOS GmbH
Michael Wohlfart is Group Supervisor Enterprise Improvement & Academy at EOS, the place he leads the Enterprise Improvement group and oversees the Additive Minds Academy. With a robust background in high-end product improvement, he focuses on advancing AM within the protection and house sectors.
Laura Ely, Exec. Director of Innovation & Development, The Barnes International Advisors
Laura Ely operates on the intersection of individuals, expertise, and technique. As Exec. As Dir. of Innovation & Development at The Barnes International Advisors, she helps lead a group of industry-recognized consultants with 400+ years of mixed expertise in advancing the industrialization of superior manufacturing. Laura focuses on selling technological change by way of collaboration throughout the commercial provide chain. As Head of Know-how, Laura was the driving pressure behind creating a brand new expertise group for GKN Aerospace’s North America division, centered on Laser/Wire Directed Vitality Deposition of multi-meter titanium aerostructures, and an $18M CRADA with Oak Ridge Nationwide Laboratory. For 20 years, she has centered on optimizing metallic alloys and processes, particularly for laser/wire deposition, friction stir welding, spin forming, machining, and varied wrought processes with utility to titanium aerostructures, aluminum wing skins and inlet lip skins, and copper electrical connectors, coinage, and ammunition. Her ardour for superior manufacturing and selling range within the office is contagious; she mentors younger engineers and helps STEM actions at her kids’s faculties.
Justin Michaud, CEO, REM Floor Engineering
Mr. Michaud is President and CEO of REM Floor Engineering, the place he works intently with the Analysis Group, helps REM’s authorities initiatives and awards, the place he has overseen the profitable execution of a number of NASA, Air Power, and DOE applications, and focuses closely on REM’s floor ending options for metallic additive manufacturing purposes. Mr. Michaud serves on the Movement Energy Transmission Affiliation (previously the American Gear Producers Affiliation—AGMA) Rising Know-how Committee the place he’s the previous chair of the 3D Printing sub-committee; Mr. Michaud can also be a member of the MPMA Board of Administrators and is a the recipient of the Chairman’s Award for contributions to the development of the gear {industry} by means of his service for the affiliation. Mr. Michaud is an writer of a number of technical papers and e book chapters on subjects together with additive manufacturing for house and protection purposes, isotropic superfinishing, gear failure modes, floor texture and measurement, high-value gear restore, and the superfinishing of high-hardness steels.
Stefan Bindl, Director Engineering / CTO, AM Generators GmbH
Dr. Stefan Bindl is Director Engineering and CTO at AM Generators GmbH, the place he focuses on serial manufacturing with metallic 3D printing for superior turbomachinery purposes. Skilled as an aeronautics and astronautics engineer, he constructed his early profession round full-engine testing and compressor instabilities and later turned a professor of plane propulsion on the Universität der Bundeswehr München, publishing extensively on fuel turbine dynamics.
Over the previous decade, Stefan has moved from analysis into industrialisation of additive manufacturing, holding senior roles at EOS (Additive Minds Innovation Heart), and AM Ventures, earlier than becoming a member of AM Generators / AM International. There he combines deep turbomachinery experience with hands-on AM know-how to develop, qualify, and scale additively manufactured components for aerospace and vitality purposes.
Len Pannett, CEO, Supercharg3d
Over 20 years serving to organisations with the implementation of operational transformation, together with 12 years’ within the utility of AM in provide chains.
Youping Gao, Founder, Chief Scientist, Castheon Inc
Dr. Gao has 30 years of aerospace & propulsion manufacturing expertise, an professional in supplies and processes improvement notably in additive manufacturing for hypersonics, rocket propulsion, thermal safety programs, and excessive efficiency excessive setting supplies （refractory alloys). His expertise contains from manufacturing engineer to Tech Fellow & Self-discipline Chief, Manufacturing Engineering at Aerojet Rocketdyne (20yrs), Founder and CEO of a profitable small enterprise the place he delivered profitable options to DARPA, Air Power, AFRL, MDA, and America Makes. He’s a Fellow, the Laser Institute, and Fellow Society of Manufacturing Engineers (FSME). He’s the primary within the Nation to obtain NASA manufacturing certification of additive manufactured mission crucial parts for manned spaceflight. An professional in manufacturing from conceptual to pilot manufacturing to strong scaled manufacturing.
Maximilian Strixner, Additive Manufacturing Senior Engineer, The Exploration Firm
AM for house propulsion. Let’s construct rocket engines.
Andrew Thompson, Supervisor, Additive Manufacturing CoE, Northrop Grumman
Andrew L. Thompson is the additive manufacturing deputy chief engineer accountable for the event and implementation of additive manufacturing applied sciences. He has over eight years of expertise within the aerospace {industry} centered on designing, creating and using aerospace parts and programs, in addition to experience in AM strategies for manufacturing these parts. Previous to his present place, Thompson was the design engineer accountable for managing AI&T operations for an engineering unit. Earlier than that, he was the additive manufacturing mission lead, accountable for offering training, assist, and session for the implementation of three excessive expertise and manufacturing readiness stage additive processes for varied applications. Thompson acquired his bachelor’s diploma in mechanical engineering with a minor in aerospace engineering from Washington College in St. Louis. He has added to the Scientific Organizing Committee for the Worldwide Convention on Superior Manufacturing.
Neighborhood Advocate
Josh Dugdale, Head of AMUK, Additive Manufacturing UK
Josh joined the MTA in October 2016 and is a chartered mechanical engineer with expertise within the automotive, clear vitality, defence, and safety sectors. He oversees the MTA’s technical regulation work and leads its outreach and abilities programme. He additionally heads Additive Manufacturing UK (AMUK), the {industry} physique for the additive manufacturing and 3D printing sector. Josh advises members on technical laws and requirements, staying on the forefront of producing expertise tendencies.
Rudolf Krcmar, CMO, Prusa Analysis
CMO of Prusa Analysis, the place we drive the {industry} ahead with steady innovation and uncompromising print high quality. Deeply obsessed with 3D printing and on a mission to carry it to the plenty.
Mahendran Reddy, 2nd Chairman, Industrialized Additive Manufacturing Hub Hamburg – IAMHH e.V
International Design, Know-how, and Innovation chief with 30 years’ expertise driving ecosystem progress, cross-sector collaboration, and advanced-manufacturing adoption throughout Asia and Europe. Confirmed success in remodeling conventional industries by means of rising applied sciences akin to Additive Manufacturing and Synthetic Intelligence, whereas constructing strategic alliances between authorities, academia, and enterprise. Recognised for influencing stakeholders in any respect ranges and delivering measurable outcomes that strengthen nationwide innovation capabilities and company competitiveness.
Matteo Vezzali, Head of Partnerships, MyMiniFactory
Italian-born, London-adopted, I’ve been within the {industry} for over 10 years. Specializing in what individuals print to scale the worldwide adoption of additive manufacturing.
Gil Lavi, Founder & CEO, 3D Alliances
Founding father of 3D Alliances, a 3D printing consultancy firm.
Firm of the Yr (Enterprise)
Adam Penna, Director of Gross sales and Advertising and marketing, Skuld LLC
My ardour for 3D printing and advancing manufacturing stems from my background in CAD/CAM mechanical design, metrology, engineering, buyer success, and enterprise improvement. I’ve labored with main corporations and organizations within the automotive, aerospace, medical, and industrial sectors, akin to FARO, EOS, SME, and ASME. I’ve additionally obtained a number of certifications and an MBA diploma in expertise and management. I take pleasure in studying from and collaborating with consultants, innovators, and educators within the subject, and sharing their insights and tales with a worldwide viewers. At the moment, I’m serving to prospects obtain extra reasonably priced metallic castings with improved surfaces and geometry, using 3D printing as Director of Gross sales and Advertising and marketing at Skuld LLC.
Carl Diver, Director, PrintCity – Manchester Metropolitan College
Carl is a Professor of Modern Manufacturing, the Director of PrintCity at Manchester Metropolitan College, a state-of-the-art 3D printing facility with over 90 printers throughout 7 completely different applied sciences. He’s the College of Science and Engineering Theme Lead for Superior Supplies and Manufacturing. He has an industrial background having labored within the automotive sector for over 12 years in manufacturing.
His PhD college students and MSc college students work on additive manufacturing and digital connectivity-related initiatives with Business sponsorship in lots of circumstances. He is among the primary investigators within the newly funded £5M Superior Supplies and Manufacturing Innovation Centre in Manchester supporting corporations within the adoption of Superior Manufacturing Know-how. He has served a time period on the Board of Administrators at Gambica and has been Chair and Deputy Chair of the Gambica College Business Council. He joined the advisory Board of All3DP in January 2023. He was closely concerned in actions at ManchesterMet in agreeing on the collaboration with Siemens and Festo on the Related Curriculum program. His work in manufacturing has additionally been revealed in extremely regarded journals.
Milos Stankovic, CEO, Pyron Know-how
Milos Stankovic is a famend professional in digital transformation and Business 4.0, mixing enterprise technique with expertise and alter administration. As an Worldwide Advisor for EBRD, he guides digitalisation and enterprise transformation initiatives. He additionally serves as a Licensed Digital Transformation Knowledgeable in Serbian and Austrian Chambers of Commerce, driving Serbia’s digital transition. Milos is a Board Member on the EU Tech Chamber’s Digital Transformation Alliance, Germany, advocating for world digital requirements and progressive options. As Founder and CEO of Pyron Know-how, he leads purchasers by means of strategic digital transformation aligned with Business 4.0. Beforehand within the UAE, Milos performed pivotal roles in substantial digital transformation initiatives throughout Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Milos holds a Grasp’s in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from the College of Belgrade and is a licensed Venture Supervisor Skilled (PMP) and Digital Maturity Index Practitioner.
Rajeev Kulkarni, CSO & CMO, Axtra3D
Rajeev is a distinguished entrepreneur and govt with over three a long time of management in 3D printing, enterprise technique, and innovation. As Chief Technique Officer at Axtra3D, a worldwide 3D printing OEM, he oversees strategic initiatives and enterprise planning that drive progress and world growth. He additionally serves as Board President at Caracol and Ackuretta, advising each on strategic progress and company funding. Starting within the early ’90s with 3D Programs’ pioneering R&D group, Rajeev helped invent a number of landmark 3D printing platforms and purposes, together with Invisalign, QuickCast, and SLA assist technology, in addition to early 3D printing use in listening to aids and dental prosthetics. His work earned a number of patents and “Excellent Innovation of the Yr” awards. At 3D Programs, he later led world R&D, established the desktop 3D printer enterprise, based 3D Programs India, and executed over $750 million in M&A offers. Past company roles, he co-founded the Inception Micro Angel Fund and Charlotte Angels, investing in 20+ startups, and serves on the North Carolina Governor’s Entrepreneurship Council.
Firm of the Yr (Private)
Ricardo Vazquez, Sr. Design and Purposes Engineer, SHIFT 3D
I’m a extremely motivated Mechanical Engineer specializing in additive manufacturing, leveraging superior instruments and methodologies to drive innovation in product improvement and manufacturing processes. My technical experience spans a number of 3D printing applied sciences, together with MJF, SLS, MSLA, FDM, LFD, BJ, and DMLS. Moreover, I’ve intensive expertise with Materialise Magics and different superior software program instruments for knowledge preparation, optimization, and workflow effectivity.
Max Funkner, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, 3DWithUs
Max Funkner is the Editor-in-Chief of 3DWithUs.com. With over 10 years of expertise within the {industry}, he leads content material technique and publishing, specializing in hands-on testing of 3D printers, scanners, design software program, and digital fabrication instruments. To remain on the innovative, Max usually attends commerce reveals and {industry} occasions, gathering insights and reporting on the newest tendencies. He additionally manages the 3DWithUs Discussion board, serving to foster neighborhood engagement in 3D printing, scanning, CNC, and laser engraving.
Adam Meadows, Director, Vector 3D Ltd.
Adam Meadows is the Director of Vector 3D Ltd, a West Sussex, UK based mostly 3D printing store and common YouTube channel of the identical identify specialising in high-quality 3D printing equipment, electronics, and maker-focused instruments. Adam is known for popularising the Warmth Set Insert Press software (VLMP) amongst makers, the Califlower calibration software, and extra lately tearing down and rebuilding 3D printers with out directions to indicate off how they’re designed and what makes them tick. Obsessed with innovation and training, Adam combines technical experience with a inventive method to product design, serving to makers, engineers, and hobbyists carry their concepts to life with precision and reliability. He has turn out to be a revered determine within the 3D printing and maker neighborhood, devoted to serving to others study, construct, and create.
Desktop FFF 3D Printer of the Yr
Clare Difazio, Head of Industrial, E3D
Clare has labored within the 3D printing {industry} since 2012. With a enterprise improvement background, she works with world leaders in FDM, nurturing key {industry} relationships, and has a deep understanding of the market. She can also be Space Supervisor UK & Eire for WI3DP, and a Board Adviser for the Sanjay Mortimer Basis.
Alan Puccinelli, Proprietor / Founder, Repkord LLC
Alan Puccinelli is the founder and proprietor of Repkord LLC, a small enterprise in Auburn, California centered on offering Tremendous Fabrication Furnishings to makers and hobbyists alike since 2016. Along with working Repkord, Alan additionally holds the position of Enterprise Improvement, Strategic Partnerships, and Creator Relations at Prusa Analysis, a number one client 3D Printing producer based mostly in Prague, Czech Republic. Alan has lengthy been obsessed with entrepreneurship and the sharing of concepts. He started the Maker That Cash podcast in 2023 the place he chats with different founders and creators about “turning hobbies into jobbies.” Over the previous decade, Alan has offered session to a lot of companies in each additive fabrication and advertising communications capacities. He’s attended dozens of occasions in that point, throughout which he’s each hosted panels and spoken on a variety of subjects supporting additive manufacturing and maker communities.
Thiago Medeiros Araujo, International Product Supervisor, LEHVOSS Group
As International Product Supervisor for LUVOCOM Structural Supplies at Lehmann&Voss&Co. KG, I lead one of many firm’s largest product strains, specializing in portfolio administration, operational excellence, and strategic advertising. With over 1.5 years on this position, I’ve actively contributed to refining product choices, optimizing processes, and supporting gross sales progress. My efforts intention to place LUVOCOM Structural Supplies as a worldwide chief in metallic alternative options. With over seven years of expertise in creating personalized high-performance supplies for extrusion-based additive manufacturing by means of the LUVOCOM 3F product line, I carry experience in supplies science, polymers, and supplies engineering. My mission is to drive innovation, broaden purposes, and create sustainable worth for purchasers worldwide.
Peter Savas, re:printed 3D
Native New Yorker, former Membership DJ, 3D printing fanatic and Maker, happening 60+ years younger.
Sebastian Argandoña, Mechanical Engineer, KSN Industri A/S
A Machine Designer and 3D printing fanatic who has efficiently built-in additive manufacturing into each firm he’s labored with. At the moment manages a print farm at KSN Industri A/S, producing useful components for industrial equipment and automation programs. Obsessed with AM since his mechanical engineering research at Aarhus College.
Richard Hirst, Freelance reviewer, Hirsty3D
3D printer and laser engraver testing and opinions.
Glenn Ström, Product & Market Supervisor, 3D Prima / Prima Printer Nordic AB
Glenn has an extended background in client electronics. He has been with 3D Prima and Prima Nordic since 2018, when the corporate employed solely six full-time employees. He has since then helped the corporate develop in to being considered one of Europe’s largest distributors and resellers of each client {and professional} grade 3D-printers. At the moment, Prima has workplaces in three international locations, cooperates with greater than 50 completely different suppliers and producers, and has a community of a whole bunch of resellers throughout Europe. Shut cooperation with producers, suppliers, resellers, companions and end-users affords Prima a novel perception in right this moment’s 3D-printing market.
Desktop non-FFF 3D Printer of the Yr
Joseph Sherman-Mendez, 3D Printing Technical Supervisor
Additive manufacturing innovator in {industry}, movie, and leisure.
Enterprise 3D Printer of the Yr (Metals)
Tobias Petzinger, Senior Utility Engineer, AMCM GmbH
Tobias Petzinger is a Senior Utility Engineer at AMCM, the place he works with prospects and companions, particularly within the house and aerospace sectors, to organize and implement additive manufacturing purposes. He holds an M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering and brings a number of years of expertise within the additive manufacturing {industry}, together with time at service suppliers. Tobias combines robust technical experience with sensible implementation abilities and is dedicated to advancing industrial additive manufacturing by linking design, course of, and profitable utility.
Fabio Sant’Ana, Director, Farcco Tecnologia
Sant’Ana is a Brazilian specialist in Additive Manufacturing with over 15 years of expertise in metallic 3D printing, powder metallurgy, and superior manufacturing programs. He at present serves as Gross sales & Purposes Knowledgeable for the most important AM suppliers, supporting the adoption of additive manufacturing applied sciences throughout Latin America. He performs a key position in requirements improvement and regulatory development for additive manufacturing in Brazil, main nationwide initiatives underneath ABNT and contributing to worldwide committees akin to ASTM F42 and ISO/TC 261. Fabio additionally collaborates with universities, analysis facilities, and regulatory companies like ANVISA, selling protected and efficient integration of additive manufacturing within the medical system {industry}. A passionate advocate for technological innovation and training, Fabio actively works to attach academia, {industry}, and authorities to strengthen Brazil’s place within the world additive manufacturing ecosystem.
Stefan Ritt, Founder, AM/3-D Printing Market Integration
Stefan Ritt comes from Lübeck within the North of Germany. After his time within the German military he acquired a grasp’s diploma in physics engineering from the Technical College of Lübeck. His skilled profession has all the time taken him into corporations with a concentrate on worldwide markets and more and more into main administration capabilities. After technical improvement of units and head of high quality assurance for a producer {of professional} beverage and merchandising machines, Mr. Ritt labored within the EU-wide product administration of an electronics producer. For SLM Options Group AG he constructed up worldwide gross sales and advertising for greater than 20 years and took part within the very profitable IPO in 2014. He then based the European gross sales and repair workplace for an Australian firm. 3D printing and additive manufacturing had been and are subsequently his focus of data and work for 30 years in additional than 60 international locations. He was head of the worldwide committee of the world’s largest person affiliation for 3D printing, the USA-based AMUG for the final 15 years, is a member of the EPMA-AM Board for Powder Metallurgy in Paris, and actively promoted technical standardization on this subject.
David Martinez Reygaza, PR & comms supervisor, MELTIO
I’m an optimistic, empathetic, group motivator with a humanistic enterprise imaginative and prescient, obsessed with communication, journalism and all the time desperate to study and transmit data. Driving worth proposition and gross sales outcomes with proactivity, Company Communications, content material creation and press occasions and Advertising and marketing. I’m a senior comms & advertising chief with intensive B2B/B2C expertise in {hardware}, Fintech, and Additive Manufacturing / 3D printing. I’m expert in company communications, Inbound & Outbound Advertising and marketing for lead technology (acquisition, nurturing, and retention), Advertising and marketing Efficiency in a global setting. My mission and relationships administration have allowed me to construct robust strategic alliances within the company world in addition to start-ups/scale ups. My French, Spanish, and English language competence has helped me to leverage my worldwide administration groups.
Rob Lent, COO, Imaginative and prescient Miner
Rob Lent is the Co-Founder and Chief Working Officer of Imaginative and prescient Miner, a U.S.-based chief in high-temperature additive manufacturing programs and supplies. For practically a decade, he has helped pioneer using superior polymers like PEEK and ULTEM™ for useful, end-use manufacturing throughout aerospace, protection, automotive, vitality, and analysis sectors. With a background in advertising, manufacturing, and product design, Rob bridges engineering and enterprise—serving to organizations implement additive manufacturing, metrology-grade 3D scanning, and DFAM-optimized workflows for real-world outcomes. A hands-on operator with 1000’s of hours printing high-performance polymers, he focuses on making industrial 3D printing accessible, dependable, and scalable for producers of all sizes. A frequent speaker and {industry} educator, Rob is thought for translating complicated engineering ideas into clear, actionable insights. Outdoors of labor, he applies the identical focus and self-discipline to human efficiency, longevity, and jiu-jitsu—believing that constructing higher expertise begins with constructing higher individuals.
Moisés Arturo Clemente Guzmán, Senior Purposes Engineer, SHIFT 3D
3D Printing Utility Engineer and MSc in 3D printing and Additive Manufacturing. As a Strategic Key Account Specialist in 3D printing, I assist industries undertake SLS, MJF, SLA, and FDM composite applied sciences.
Estefania Becerra, Gross sales and Purposes Engineer, SHIFT 3D
A 3D printing purposes engineer at Shift 3D in México.
Dominik Sippel, Senior Additive Manufacturing Advisor, EOS GmbH
Dominik Sippel builds scalable additive manufacturing options that flip innovation into manufacturing. As an AM Advisor at EOS and former Co-Founder and Head of Operations, he bridges superior 3D printing with real-world manufacturing. His work focuses on remodeling polymer AM into an industrial actuality, driving effectivity, reliability, and influence at scale.
Andrew Allshorn, CTO / Firm Proprietor, AT 3D-Squared Ltd
Since 2007, Andrew has led profitable companies in additive manufacturing, combining deep experience in software program, {hardware}, and supplies with a sensible, approachable model. His world connections in industries akin to automotive and aerospace have earned him invites to quite a few worldwide occasions. Acknowledged with the 2016 Distinguished Innovator Operator (DINO) award from AMUG, Andrew has served as AMUG European and International Ambassador and made historical past as the primary European Vice President on the AMUG Board from 2019 to 2022. He additionally contributes to key {industry} boards, together with AMUK, Ladies in 3D Printing, TCT, and the 3DPI Awards. With over 30 years of expertise, Andrew continues to information corporations and promote STEAM training, passionately advancing additive manufacturing worldwide. Should you meet him at an occasion, don’t hesitate to say good day!
Innovation of the Yr
Adrian Bowyer, Director, RepRap Ltd
Dr Adrian Bowyer MBE BSc(Eng) PhD CEng CMath CITP ACGI MBCS FIMA FRSA is Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Humanitarian Know-how Belief and works with the Heart for Bits and Atoms at MIT on an ARIA-funded Nature Computes Higher mission. He serves on the College of the Fab Academy and is a founder and director of RepRap Ltd, the corporate established to advance analysis in self-replicating open-source 3D printing. After learning mechanical engineering and finishing a PhD in tribology at Imperial School London, he joined the College of Tub in 1977 to analysis stochastic computational geometry, later turning into Head of the Microprocessor Unit after which a lecturer and senior lecturer in manufacturing throughout the Division of Mechanical Engineering. Since leaving the college in 2012, he has centered on writing, the RepRap Venture, and his present advisory and analysis roles.
Dr Bowyer’s analysis spans tribology, geometric modelling and computation (together with co-developing the Bowyer–Watson algorithm for Voronoi diagrams), computer-aided manufacturing, good hydrophilic-polymer gels, and biomimetics with an emphasis on self-assembly and self-copying. He’s greatest often known as the originator of the worldwide RepRap Venture, which created the world’s first general-purpose self-replicating 3D printer and is broadly credited with sparking the low-cost 3D-printer revolution. His contributions have been recognised with the 3D Printing Business Excellent Contribution Award (2017), induction into the 3D Printing Corridor of Fame (2017), and appointment as MBE within the 2019 New Yr’s Honours.
Howard Marotto, Principal Advisor for Technique and Integration, The Barnes International Advisors
Col (Marine Corps Reserve) Howard “Howie” Marotto, Col. Howard Marotto, a 31-year veteran of the Marine Corps, pioneered 3D printing within the Corps, deploying expeditionary fabrication in fight. He later led Additive Manufacturing at EWI, the place he spearheaded initiatives to develop superior manufacturing for the U.S. protection natural industrial base. At the moment, he advises on superior manufacturing integration and logistics innovation.
Eric Bennett, CEO, Frontier Bio
Eric is a serial entrepreneur and biomedical engineer. Earlier than Frontier Bio, he was CTO at Aether, the place he developed superior low-cost bioprinters. His scientific background spans brain-computer interfacing, optogenetics, microfluidics, DNA meeting, and bioprinting. His previous endeavors included utilizing optogenetics and brain-computer interfaces to check and mitigate neural problems. Eric is pushed to create transformative applied sciences that push the frontier of what’s doable.
Ainhoa Amaro, COO, EVOCONS
PhD in Structure with worldwide expertise in Spain, Mexico, and Italy. As Chief Working Officer at EVOCONS, I lead the transformation of the development sector by means of disruptive applied sciences akin to multifunctional robotics, 3D printing, and synthetic intelligence—cornerstones of Development 5.0. My profession blends architectural design, regulatory improvement, worldwide mission administration, and strategic management. I’ve contributed to the drafting of worldwide requirements akin to ISO/ASTM 52939:2023 for additive manufacturing, and I led the design, execution, and administration of the primary constructing in Europe constructed with 60% of the method automated. This milestone advances sooner, more cost effective, and sustainable building, serving to construct a fairer and extra equitable society.
Andrew Graves, Enterprise Improvement Supervisor, Stratasys
Andrew has been working in 3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing) since 1990 beginning with 3D Programs within the UK and shifting to 3D Programs Company in Valencia, CA in 1996. He was a part of the event groups for the SLA5000, SLA7000 and Viper Si2 SLA programs in addition to the 3D Lightyear software program. After 3DS, he ran a third occasion upkeep & assist firm for 7 years, adopted by 5 years with Stable Ideas in Valencia, CA – now Stratasys Direct Manufacturing. Most lately he was the Tools Partnership Supervisor with DSM (subsequently, Covestro) Additive Manufacturing, and moved again to the UK 8 years in the past. Since Stratasys acquired the Covestro AM enterprise in 2023, he now holds the place of Enterprise Improvement Supervisor for the Stratasys Neo line of Stereolithography printers the place he’s creating superior manufacturing purposes for stereolithography akin to funding casting, sand casting and wind tunnel testing.
Gregor Reischle, CEO, Certified AM GmbH
Inventor and normal setter inside Certified AM.
Ankush Venkatesh, Intrapreneur, Additive Manufacturing, Glidewell
Ankush Venkatesh is the Intrapreneur, Additive Manufacturing at Glidewell Dental Laboratories. Along with writing for publications akin to Harvard Enterprise Evaluation, Forbes, Ankush has additionally been speaker on the largest 3D printing occasions on the earth together with Formnext, Fast+ TCT, and Additive Manufacturing Methods (AMS). He additionally serves on the ADA’s (American Dental Affiliation) Consensus Our bodies for requirements of additive manufacturing in dental purposes. At Glidewell, Ankush is closely concerned in new product improvement, streamline additive manufacturing workflows, enterprise technique, and commercializing digital manufacturing applied sciences. With a background in Mechanical Engineering, he has additionally been a administration guide for organizations adopting digital applied sciences as a part of their transformations with Business 4.0 applied sciences like additive manufacturing, IIoT (Industrial Web of Issues), synthetic intelligence/machine studying and digital twins.
Marco Schmid, Founder, Capsa 3D
Inventor, entrepreneur and chief with core concentrate on Additive Manufacturing, Fluidics, Medtech and Modern Supplies. Life-long learner with deep technological and economics background. Understanding the connections and interactions of stakeholders, merchandise and expertise. Hear and perceive the shopper’s voice and translate the necessity effectively into technical options and profitable merchandise.
Chris Prue, Supplies Technique Supervisor, IperionX
Fifteen years in additive manufacturing throughout quite a lot of platforms centered on scale up, materials & course of improvement.
Materials Firm of the Yr
Sylvia Monsheimer, VP Industrial 3DP
35 years at Evonik, creating 3D printing for the final 25 years, professional in powders.
Olga Ivanova, Director of Purposes & Know-how, Mechnano
Dr. Olga is an innovator in additive manufacturing with greater than 15 years of expertise turning “what if?” into working prototypes. Mixing deep experience in supplies, course of improvement, and product technique, Dr. O has helped carry over ten superior merchandise from idea to market. With a background spanning collaborations with the U.S. Air Power, Navy, DARPA, NASA, and personal {industry}, Dr. O thrives the place precision meets risk — on the intersection of supplies, instruments, and expertise.
Bruce Bradshaw, Chief Advertising and marketing Officer, 6K Additive
As Chief Advertising and marketing Officer, Bruce Bradshaw leads 6K’s advertising and sustainability efforts globally. His expertise in technique, product advertising, communication, and messaging helped to place 6K as a number one producer of sustainable supplies within the additive manufacturing and battery markets utilizing their proprietary UniMelt expertise. UniMelt plasma creates a path for true sustainability, lowering carbon emissions, reducing vitality use, and using recycled content material to create a round financial system—all whereas lowering conversion prices and offering a safe, home provide chain. Bradshaw involves 6K from Evolve Additive Options, the place he was Chief Advertising and marketing Officer, serving to discovered and place the corporate from its inception. He brings greater than 20 years of expertise and experience in expertise and advertising and over 15 years in additive manufacturing for organizations like Evolve, Arcam, a GE Additive Firm, and Stratasys.
Medical, Dental, or Healthcare Utility
Shrenik Jain, Operation Engineer, iOrthotics
Shrenik Jain is a Mechanical Engineer specialising in additive manufacturing, with a concentrate on scaling production-grade 3D-printed orthotics and optimising end-to-end AM workflows. He leverages expertise main AM operations at iOrthotics and collaborating throughout OEMs, clinicians, and repair suppliers to advance medical-device manufacturing. As a broadcast speaker and panelist within the orthotics & medical-AM {industry}, he contributes to the broader dialog on industrialising AM for healthcare.
Drew Davis, Additive Manufacturing Engineer, Minneapolis VA Medical Heart
Since 2008, Drew has been energetic within the Additive Manufacturing {industry}. Most lately, he’s the supervisor of the 3D print lab within the Minneapolis VA Medical Heart.
Davy Orye, Head of Additive Minds EMEA, EOS GmbH
Davy Orye is an Additive Manufacturing thought chief with a robust background in utility improvement throughout varied industries and in supplies science and engineering. Davy’s skilled profession started as a mission engineer creating and manufacturing medical implants utilizing Additive Manufacturing for the worldwide market. At the moment, Davy is head of Additive Minds EMEA at EOS GmbH. The division focuses on figuring out market wants and makes use of of Additive Manufacturing and helps to develop these purposes by means of training, co-engineering, and consulting. Earlier than this position, Davy was a guide and group supervisor at Additive Minds. Davy has a grasp’s in mechanical engineering and a grasp’s in administration, each on the KU Leuven in Belgium.
Lauralyn McDaniel, Chief Geek, MfgGeek, LLC
Lauralyn McDaniel is an {industry} and utility facilitator, strategist, market developer, convener, connector, researcher, and expertise translator supporting the manufacturing neighborhood. A acknowledged chief with over 25 years of expertise in additive manufacturing, micromanufacturing, and nanotechnology, she is energetic within the {industry} and serves as Vice Chair of the America Makes & ANSI Additive Manufacturing Requirements Collaborative (AMSC). McDaniel has additionally participated within the DICOM WG-17 3D Manufacturing, RSNA 3D Printing SIG, and ASTM F42 Government Committee. She acquired the America Makes Ambassador designation in 2018, was named the 3D Printing Business Neighborhood Advocate of the Yr in 2019, and acquired an ASTM Distinguished Service Award in 2023. McDaniel is an everyday speaker at 3D printing occasions and has written a number of articles on challenges to increasing the applying of AM/3DP, workforce and requirements wanted to assist the expertise, and tendencies in the neighborhood. She has additionally served as editor of the ASME Medical AM/3DP Yr in Evaluation and the Aerospace AM/3DP Yr in Evaluation, in addition to AdditiveManufacturing.com. She holds a BA from Oakland College and an MBA from the College of Notre Dame.
Anna Sailor, Senior Additive Manufacturing Advisor, EOS GmbH
Anna Sailor is an additive manufacturing guide on the Additive Minds group at EOS with 8 years of expertise in superior and additive manufacturing. She studied mechanical engineering on the College of Wisconsin-Madison and Johns Hopkins previous to working at a US-based aerospace firm in manufacturing manufacturing & high quality management. She joined the EOS group in 2021 and at present helps medical corporations in creating their metallic additive manufacturing options by means of design, course of improvement, and qualification.
Christopher Thompson, Mannequin Maker, 3D Printing, Globus Medical
I’ve been 3D Printing objects for 16 years and have expanded my abilities to metallic additive manufacturing. I like making issues and serving to individuals.
Özlem Weiss, Common Supervisor, Expertants GmbH
20+ years in technique, enterprise and product improvement and world regulatory affairs. Managing director, govt board and advisory board member.
Mobility or Vitality Utility
John Barnes, Founder, Additive Nexus LLC
John Barnes is a frontrunner in industrial AM, recognized for constructing licensed operations, mentoring world groups, and shaping requirements like API 20S and IOGP JIS02. His work bridges innovation and execution throughout vitality and heavy {industry}.
Jeremy Haight, Chief Engineer- Additive Manufacturing & Utilized Robotics, Vestas Wind Programs A/S
Roughly 2 a long time in AM expertise, robotics, and superior manufacturing improvement. A excessive ardour for making processes extra environment friendly, price efficient and protected!
Software program Software or Firm
Andre Wegner, CEO, Authentise
Andre Wegner is founder and CEO of Authentise (www.authentise.com), a frontrunner in versatile, AI-powered workflows in probably the most agile manufacturing and engineering settings. He’s additionally the Chair of Digital Manufacturing at Singularity College in Silicon Valley. Andre has spoken at over 200 occasions on additive manufacturing and the digital thread, and has been quoted in publications akin to BBC Information, MIT Tech Evaluation, Chicago Tribune, and Bloomberg. Previous to Authentise Andre invested in and supported capital raises of corporations in Nigeria and India. Andre is a graduate of St. Andrews College (M.A. – UK), ESSEC (M.Sc. – France) and Singularity College (California).
Andrew Sink, Workers Purposes Engineer, Carbon
Andrew Sink is a Workers Purposes Engineer at Carbon and is at present centered on enabling corporations to create the subsequent technology of manufacturing 3D printed components at scale. An enthusiastic voice within the additive manufacturing {industry}, Andrew is all the time excited to speak about what the longer term holds for this expertise.
Begin-up of the Yr
Tiphaine Baur, Government Director, France Additive
Tiphaine Baur is a acknowledged professional in additive manufacturing, with over 10 years of expertise within the subject. She holds an engineering diploma and started her profession working on the College of Know-how of Belfort-Montbéliard (UTBM), the place she contributed to utilized analysis initiatives in metallic 3D printing, powder and half characterizations. Tiphaine then joined Renishaw, the place she developed specialised data in metallic additive manufacturing, optimizing 3D printing processes and industrial purposes for metallic components. At the moment, she holds a place as a analysis engineer at CESI, the place she focuses on the strategic integration of additive manufacturing into instructional and industrial applications. Because the Common Delegate of France Additive, she performs a key position in selling additive manufacturing in France, main initiatives to encourage its adoption throughout industries. Moreover, she is concerned in coaching and data switch as a nationwide professional in Additive Manufacturing abilities for the Worldskills competitors, contributing to the event of abilities on this quickly evolving sector.
Martin Jewell, CTO, Fast Fusion
Martin Jewell is the Chief Technical Officer (CTO) at Fast Fusion, a UK-based firm specialising in large-format and hybrid additive manufacturing. He leads the event of superior robotic 3D printing programs, together with the Medusa and Zeus Hybrid Robotic Cell, which combine pellet extrusion, CNC machining, and AI-driven automation. With a background in engineering innovation and product improvement, Martin focuses on creating scalable, high-performance manufacturing platforms that bridge design, robotics, and digital management programs.
Amos Breyfogle, Proprietor, Pivot Innovation
Amos helps individuals carry out of doors sporting items to life with superior manufacturing. He sits on the New Zealand’s board for advancing manufacturing, runs a product incubator in Queenstown, and is the previous International Head of Utility Engineering at Stratasys.
Nick Loth, Begin-up Advisor, TUM Enterprise Labs
Nick brings greater than a decade of intensive, sensible expertise within the Additive Manufacturing sector, developed by means of roles as each a technical guide and an editor specializing in Industrial AM. He now applies this deep sector data on the TUM Enterprise Lab Additive Manufacturing, specializing in the essential part of commercialization. His work includes strategically guiding younger scientists and entrepreneurs to speed up deep-tech innovation within the subject, particularly leveraging AM for influence to unlock higher sustainability and resilience throughout the manufacturing panorama.
Chaw Sing Ho, ED A*STAR SERC and CEO NAMIC
Chaw Sing has been energetic within the deep tech scene with focus in digital and additive manufacturing within the final decade. He spent a number of years within the personal sector earlier than his stint in public service within the final decade within the semiconductor and client electronics {industry}.
Tuan TranPham, President, FibreSeek
3D Printing Evangelist final 22+ years working for 9 OEMs: ZCorp, 3D Programs, Objet, Stratasys, Arcam/GE, Desktop Steel, Arevo, Azul3D and Anisoprint/FibreSeek. Moreover, probably the most adopted #3Dprinting skilled with 45,000 Followers.
Shashi Jain, Enterprise Companion, Portland Seed Fund
Deep Tech Technologist and enterprise capital, investing in AI, house, and additive manufacturing. Founding father of the Portland 3D Printing Lab.
Daniel Landgraf, Director International Gross sales, Advertising and marketing & Enterprise Improvement, 3D Spark GmbH
Daniel Landgraf has greater than 11 years of expertise within the additive manufacturing {industry}, spanning each {hardware} and software program. All through his profession, he has taken on various roles that mix technical understanding with strategic management, giving him a complete perspective on how additive manufacturing and digitalization methods can remodel industrial manufacturing. He’s notably obsessed with worldwide progress and has supported a number of organizations in increasing into new markets, gaining deep insights into the dynamics of additive manufacturing ecosystems worldwide. Daniel at present serves as Vice President International Gross sales, Advertising and marketing, and Enterprise Improvement at 3D Spark GmbH, the place he focuses on driving the worldwide progress of the German startup and advancing the digitalization of producing and procurement processes throughout industries.
Emily Fehrman Cory, CEO & Principal Advisor, Airship Consulting LLC
Dr. Emily Fehrman Cory is the Founder and Principal Advisor of Airship Consulting LLC, the place she empowers expertise companies throughout crucial progress phases. She excels at facilitating collaborations throughout academia, authorities, and {industry} to commercialize dual-use applied sciences, utilizing an method that integrates innovation methodology and govt teaching. Beforehand, Dr. Cory served on the AFRL as chief expertise advisor for America Makes and established the AFRL Maker Hub, the Air Power’s first public-private makerspace. She additionally developed a enterprise incubation program on the College of Dayton for 11 startups. She is at present an Government in Residence on the Entrepreneurs’ Heart and the CEO/co-founder of Dayton Photonics LLC, bringing fiberless optics communication to difficult locations.
Sustainability in Additive Manufacturing
Sherri Monroe, Government Director, AMGTA
Ms. Sherri Monroe is the Government Director of AMGTA, a worldwide commerce affiliation dedicated to driving extra sustainable, useful resource environment friendly, and economically advantageous outcomes by leveraging the complete vary of 3D-printing and additive manufacturing applied sciences. Beneath Ms. Monroe’s management, AMGTA is pushing boundaries in analysis, expertise utilization, and the worldwide adoption of AM to construct resilient and sustainable enterprise operations.
Sarah Jordan, CEO, Skuld LLC
Metallurgist, MBA, Entrepreneur, Innovator in Superior Manufacturing & Supplies.
Yeşim Tarhan, Assistant Professor, Ardahan College
Dr. Yeşim Tarhan accomplished her B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. levels in Civil Engineering at Atatürk College, Türkiye. She is an professional in sustainable and 3D printable concrete applied sciences, specializing in progressive materials design, rheological optimization, and freeze–thaw sturdiness. Her postdoctoral analysis was carried out in collaboration with Prof. Helena Bartolo on the Polytechnic of Leiria (Portugal) and Prof. Arnaud Perrot on the Université Bretagne Sud (France). Dr. Tarhan’s analysis promotes sustainability by integrating waste-based supplies and superior digital building strategies to create eco-efficient constructing options.
Mike Parker, Engineering Central Retailers Division Lead, San Jose State College
I’m a 3D printing polyglot. As a contract journalist for 3DPrint.com, Shapeway Journal, and Geek.com, I lined developments in 3D printing in varied industries together with aerospace, bio-medical and style. I taught STEAM programs on CAD, 3D printing and design considering programs to college students of all ages. I used to be an professional panelist on bio-medical 3D printing at Tech Day NY. My 3D printed designs had been featured at Maker Faire NY. I’ve designed and managed a lot of college makerspaces.
Paul Bullock, Managing Director, 3D 360
Co-Founder & MD at 3D 360, driving Innovation in 3D Printing.
Christopher Eonta, Engineer, Nightshade
Pioneered progressive options for the round financial system in metallic, driving sustainable useful resource use and superior manufacturing processes. Secured and managed 50 contracts with the USA Authorities, establishing robust partnerships and delivering high-impact outcomes. Attracted funding from angel buyers, enterprise capital corporations, and strategic S&P 100 companions to gasoline progress and innovation. Led the corporate to a number of prestigious accolades, together with: winner, 2021 Modern World Applied sciences at SXSW, winner, 2020 Influence Award by AM Ventures and formnext for environmental influence, winner, 2020 formnext Begin-up Problem, winner, 2020 Innovation Award at Air Power Fast Sustainment AM Olympics, finalist, 2020 SXSW Pitch Modern World Applied sciences, finalist, Munich Know-how Convention 3 Begin-up Problem, Most Promising Firm, Rice College Clear-tech Discussion board, winner, 2019 Nationwide Additive Manufacturing Innovation Cluster Pitch. Achieved recognition as a Two-Occasion Olympian on the Air Power Fast Sustainment AM Olympics, showcasing constant excellence in additive manufacturing innovation.
Kristin Mulherin, Director, Additive Manufacturing Know-how, Hubbell
Kristin is the Director of Additive Manufacturing Know-how at Hubbell, the place she leads the corporate’s Heart of Excellence for Additive Manufacturing (AM). On this position, she is accountable for advancing the event and widespread adoption of additive manufacturing in serial manufacturing throughout the group. Previous to becoming a member of Hubbell, Kristin held management positions throughout the 3D printing {industry}, together with founding two corporations that served the sector: AM-Cubed, a consultancy centered on the 3D printing ecosystem, and ImplementAM, which specialised in conducting one-day workshops on making use of additive manufacturing for industrial manufacturing. Kristin additionally served because the President of Ladies in 3D Printing, a worldwide non-profit with over 100 native chapters throughout 40 international locations and greater than 20,000 contributors. She holds an M.S. in Supplies Science & Engineering from UCLA and an MBA from the College of Southern California (USC).
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