Advancements in AM Facility Safety Standards
Paul Bates, Lead Development Engineer – UL AM
Paul Bates is an industry-recognized AM veteran. Bates joined UL in 2014 after serving 20+ years at Reebok where he guided the global athletic footwear leader’s Additive Manufacturing Lab and 3D CAD Team as the Director of Advanced Process Engineering. A 2012 recipient of the Additive Manufacturing User Group (AMUG) “Dinosaur” Award, Bates is fluent in numerous AM processes, including DMLS, SLS, FDM, and PolyJet. Paul is a member of SME for the past 16 years. He is the current President of the Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG).He has a BS degree in Design Technology from Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green OH and a Master’s Degree in Technology Management from the University of Phoenix.
Paul Bates, Lead Development Engineer – UL AM
Paul Bates is an industry-recognized AM veteran. Bates joined UL in 2014 after serving 20+ years at Reebok where he guided the global athletic footwear leader’s Additive Manufacturing Lab and 3D CAD Team as the Director of Advanced Process Engineering. A 2012 recipient of the Additive Manufacturing User Group (AMUG) “Dinosaur” Award, Bates is fluent in numerous AM processes, including DMLS, SLS, FDM, and PolyJet. Paul is a member of SME for the past 16 years. He is the current President of the Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG).He has a BS degree in Design Technology from Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green OH and a Master’s Degree in Technology Management from the University of Phoenix.
Designing For HP's Multi Jet Fusion: 3D Printing Production and Prototype Parts
Joe Cretella, Application Engineer, Protolabs
Joe Cretella is an application engineer with five years of experience in rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing. His focus is on stereolithography, selective laser sintering, MultiJet Fusion, and direct metal laser sintering technologies and provides guidance to engineers on designing for manufacturability. Joe regularly consults with product development professionals from a range of industries including medical, consumer products, aerospace and automotive. He graduated from East Carolina University with a degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering and is currently working for Protolabs, a rapid manufacturing company specializing in custom prototypes and low-volume production parts.
Joe Cretella, Application Engineer, Protolabs
Joe Cretella is an application engineer with five years of experience in rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing. His focus is on stereolithography, selective laser sintering, MultiJet Fusion, and direct metal laser sintering technologies and provides guidance to engineers on designing for manufacturability. Joe regularly consults with product development professionals from a range of industries including medical, consumer products, aerospace and automotive. He graduated from East Carolina University with a degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering and is currently working for Protolabs, a rapid manufacturing company specializing in custom prototypes and low-volume production parts.
AM - How Metal AM is Changing the Machine Shop
R.T. Custer, CEO, Vortic Watch Co.
R.T. Custer is the CEO and co-founder of Vortic Watch Company. A fourth-generation entrepreneur, R.T. has helped nurture Vortic from its conception on the golf course, through an exceptionally successful Kickstarter campaign, to a nationally recognized company. R.T. combines his background in engineering from Penn State with a passion for business and history to ensure that Vortic retains its authenticity while continuing to excite its customers and grow financially. R.T. was born and raised in Pennsylvania and now lives in Fort Collins, Colorado, with his young family.
R.T. Custer, CEO, Vortic Watch Co.
R.T. Custer is the CEO and co-founder of Vortic Watch Company. A fourth-generation entrepreneur, R.T. has helped nurture Vortic from its conception on the golf course, through an exceptionally successful Kickstarter campaign, to a nationally recognized company. R.T. combines his background in engineering from Penn State with a passion for business and history to ensure that Vortic retains its authenticity while continuing to excite its customers and grow financially. R.T. was born and raised in Pennsylvania and now lives in Fort Collins, Colorado, with his young family.
Accelerator-Based, Large Format Computed Tomography For AM
Jesse Garant, President, Jesse Garant Metrology Center
Jesse Garant is a mechanical engineer with 18 years of management and practical manufacturing experience. He founded Jesse Garant Metrology Center in 2009 and currently serves as President.
Jesse Garant, President, Jesse Garant Metrology Center
Jesse Garant is a mechanical engineer with 18 years of management and practical manufacturing experience. He founded Jesse Garant Metrology Center in 2009 and currently serves as President.
Solve AM Challenges Through Simulation
Gene Granata, VERICUT Product Manager, CGTech
Mr. Granata, VERICUT Product Manager, has been with CGTech since 1992. With more than 30 years of CNC manufacturing experience, Mr. Granata is responsible for planning development of CGTech’s flagship software product VERICUT, and associated CAD/CAM and Tooling interfaces. After receiving his Bachelor of Science degree with an emphasis in NC Manufacturing Technology from Northern Illinois University in 1983, his professional career began at Bendix Aerospace (now known as Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies) as an NC Programmer for a variety of CNC lathes, mills, and multi-tasking machines. He then went to work for aerospace companies such as Northrop Aircraft and McDonnell Douglas, working on T45, F20 and F18 fighter projects, as well as B2 Stealth Bomber and C17 military transport aircraft. Prior to Mr. Granata’s role as VERICUT Product Manager, he was the Technical Support Manager, and has written technical documentation, designed many general-purpose and customized training courses, and provided manufacturing consulting services to hundreds of companies in virtually every industry.
Gene Granata, VERICUT Product Manager, CGTech
Mr. Granata, VERICUT Product Manager, has been with CGTech since 1992. With more than 30 years of CNC manufacturing experience, Mr. Granata is responsible for planning development of CGTech’s flagship software product VERICUT, and associated CAD/CAM and Tooling interfaces. After receiving his Bachelor of Science degree with an emphasis in NC Manufacturing Technology from Northern Illinois University in 1983, his professional career began at Bendix Aerospace (now known as Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies) as an NC Programmer for a variety of CNC lathes, mills, and multi-tasking machines. He then went to work for aerospace companies such as Northrop Aircraft and McDonnell Douglas, working on T45, F20 and F18 fighter projects, as well as B2 Stealth Bomber and C17 military transport aircraft. Prior to Mr. Granata’s role as VERICUT Product Manager, he was the Technical Support Manager, and has written technical documentation, designed many general-purpose and customized training courses, and provided manufacturing consulting services to hundreds of companies in virtually every industry.
Automotive Production Embracing Selective Laser Melting
Richard Grylls Ph.D., Technical Director, North America, SLM Solutions
Richard Grylls, Ph.D. has worked in the Metal Additive Manufacturing industry for almost 20 years and is currently the Technical Director for SLM Solutions North America. He started in metal 3D Printing as a post-doctoral researcher at The Ohio State University, where he became the first user of the newly-commercialized Optomec LENS metal 3D printer. After working at GE Aviation, Richard joined Optomec, and served in a variety of positions including applications manager and general manager for the LENS metal 3D printing technology. He joined SLM Solutions in 2015, where his responsibilities include applications development, training, troubleshooting and technical leadership for the North American market. Richard holds a bachelor’s degree in Materials Science from The University of Oxford, a Ph.D. in Metallurgy from The University of Birmingham, is co-inventor on 22 U.S. and three European patents and has co-authored 23 technical papers.
Richard Grylls Ph.D., Technical Director, North America, SLM Solutions
Richard Grylls, Ph.D. has worked in the Metal Additive Manufacturing industry for almost 20 years and is currently the Technical Director for SLM Solutions North America. He started in metal 3D Printing as a post-doctoral researcher at The Ohio State University, where he became the first user of the newly-commercialized Optomec LENS metal 3D printer. After working at GE Aviation, Richard joined Optomec, and served in a variety of positions including applications manager and general manager for the LENS metal 3D printing technology. He joined SLM Solutions in 2015, where his responsibilities include applications development, training, troubleshooting and technical leadership for the North American market. Richard holds a bachelor’s degree in Materials Science from The University of Oxford, a Ph.D. in Metallurgy from The University of Birmingham, is co-inventor on 22 U.S. and three European patents and has co-authored 23 technical papers.
How Metal AM is Changing the Machine Shop
Wes Hart, Marketing Director, Imperial Machine & Tool Co.
Wesley Hart works in the metal AM industry at Imperial Machine & Tool Co. His role provides him with unique insight into Metal 3D Printing and Hybrid Manufacturing on a daily basis. In his free time Wes enjoys playing music for people, and repairing vintage guitars.
Wes Hart, Marketing Director, Imperial Machine & Tool Co.
Wesley Hart works in the metal AM industry at Imperial Machine & Tool Co. His role provides him with unique insight into Metal 3D Printing and Hybrid Manufacturing on a daily basis. In his free time Wes enjoys playing music for people, and repairing vintage guitars.
Designing For HP's Multi Jet Fusion: 3D Printing Production and Prototype Parts
Nils Hegland, Strategic Partnerships at Protolabs
Nils Hegland is a strategic partnership manager, focused on developing and maintaining long-term business relationships with enterprise clients. He is experienced in digital manufacturing with a background in additive manufacturing, CNC machining, and rapid injection molding. Nils collaborates with organizations that have aggressive go-to-market product development initiatives and takes a consultative approach to educate on optimal manufacturing methods. His current focus is on presenting the benefits of additive manufacturing and rapid tooling for low-volume production applications. Nils graduated from South Dakota State University with a degree in Economics, and is currently pursuing his Masters of Business Administration from the University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management. He has been with Protolabs for more than four years.
Nils Hegland, Strategic Partnerships at Protolabs
Nils Hegland is a strategic partnership manager, focused on developing and maintaining long-term business relationships with enterprise clients. He is experienced in digital manufacturing with a background in additive manufacturing, CNC machining, and rapid injection molding. Nils collaborates with organizations that have aggressive go-to-market product development initiatives and takes a consultative approach to educate on optimal manufacturing methods. His current focus is on presenting the benefits of additive manufacturing and rapid tooling for low-volume production applications. Nils graduated from South Dakota State University with a degree in Economics, and is currently pursuing his Masters of Business Administration from the University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management. He has been with Protolabs for more than four years.
How Metal AM is Changing the Machine Shop
Christian Joest, President, Imperial Machine & Tool Co.
Christian Joest is a 4th generation family member at Imperial Machine & Tool Co. where he’s worked since he was 14 years old. He started in high school sweeping floors and doing odd jobs, and worked until heading off to college at the New Jersey Institute of Technology where he played baseball. After college, he started full time at Imperial working his way up from assembly, to print reading, then CNC machining. From there he went on to run Imperial’s Metal Additive Manufacturing department, before stepping into his latest role as Vice President of Sales & Business Development.
Christian Joest, President, Imperial Machine & Tool Co.
Christian Joest is a 4th generation family member at Imperial Machine & Tool Co. where he’s worked since he was 14 years old. He started in high school sweeping floors and doing odd jobs, and worked until heading off to college at the New Jersey Institute of Technology where he played baseball. After college, he started full time at Imperial working his way up from assembly, to print reading, then CNC machining. From there he went on to run Imperial’s Metal Additive Manufacturing department, before stepping into his latest role as Vice President of Sales & Business Development.
Should Your Manufacturing Technology Be Ambidextrous?
Dr. Jason B. Jones, President, Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies, USA
Dr. Jason B. Jones is a pioneer in the combined use of Additive Manufacturing (AM) and CNC machining. He is the co-founder and CEO of Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies, a 3D printing start-up which equips CNC machines with AM and laser processing capabilities. Dr. Jones has a PhD in 3D printing from the University of Warwick and has led millions of dollars of AM research and authored numerous publications and patents during the last decade. He has investigated 3D printing/digital fabrication techniques for multi-material functional parts and hybrid processing of metals. Dr. Jones serves as a Task Group Chair for ASTM where he has led the development of several AM standards (including ISO/ASTM 52921). He also serves as the chair of SME’s community advisors for Additive Manufacturing (the largest professional 3D printing community world-wide). For five years prior to his research appointments, he worked as technical manager in the CNC and 3D printing industry in London.
Dr. Jason B. Jones, President, Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies, USA
Dr. Jason B. Jones is a pioneer in the combined use of Additive Manufacturing (AM) and CNC machining. He is the co-founder and CEO of Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies, a 3D printing start-up which equips CNC machines with AM and laser processing capabilities. Dr. Jones has a PhD in 3D printing from the University of Warwick and has led millions of dollars of AM research and authored numerous publications and patents during the last decade. He has investigated 3D printing/digital fabrication techniques for multi-material functional parts and hybrid processing of metals. Dr. Jones serves as a Task Group Chair for ASTM where he has led the development of several AM standards (including ISO/ASTM 52921). He also serves as the chair of SME’s community advisors for Additive Manufacturing (the largest professional 3D printing community world-wide). For five years prior to his research appointments, he worked as technical manager in the CNC and 3D printing industry in London.
3IGITAL: Intelligent Components, Digital Production Cells and Smart Applications:
Tapping the Next Technological Dimension of industrial 3D Printing
Güngör Kara Chief Digital Officer (CDO), EOS North America
Güngör Kara is a skilled expert in the field of industrial 3D Printing, innovation and operational excellence. In his role as Chief Digital Officer at EOS, the worldwide technology and quality leader for powder-based industrial 3D Printing, he leads the global Digitalization activities of EOS and furthermore the application engineering, consulting and digital manufacturing departments, all also known as Additive Minds. Together with his team of experienced, technical consultants and engineers he has deep insights into current developments of Additive Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 Production-chains by enabling multi-national enterprises and innovative start-ups in the implementation phase. Before joining EOS, he has studied mechanical engineering in Berlin and has an MBA degree from the WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management - in Vallendar and the Northwestern University in Chicago. Mr. Kara adds more than 20 years of professional experience, mainly as an Top-Management Consultant – predominantly at A.T. Kearney – in the field of operational excellence, innovation and digital business models.
Tapping the Next Technological Dimension of industrial 3D Printing
Güngör Kara Chief Digital Officer (CDO), EOS North America
Güngör Kara is a skilled expert in the field of industrial 3D Printing, innovation and operational excellence. In his role as Chief Digital Officer at EOS, the worldwide technology and quality leader for powder-based industrial 3D Printing, he leads the global Digitalization activities of EOS and furthermore the application engineering, consulting and digital manufacturing departments, all also known as Additive Minds. Together with his team of experienced, technical consultants and engineers he has deep insights into current developments of Additive Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 Production-chains by enabling multi-national enterprises and innovative start-ups in the implementation phase. Before joining EOS, he has studied mechanical engineering in Berlin and has an MBA degree from the WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management - in Vallendar and the Northwestern University in Chicago. Mr. Kara adds more than 20 years of professional experience, mainly as an Top-Management Consultant – predominantly at A.T. Kearney – in the field of operational excellence, innovation and digital business models.
Accelerating Industrial AM Towards Productivity Leadership
Daan A.J. Kersten MSc, MBA,CEO of Additive Industries b.v.
Industrial entrepreneurship stole Daan’s heart at young age. Master degrees in both mechanical engineering and business administration have created a solid basis for his professional career and multiple ventures. Additive Industries is accelerating industrial additive manufacturing of high quality, functional, metal parts by offering a modular end-to-end 3D printing system including a seamlessly integrated information platform to high end and demanding industrial markets. With substantially improved reproducibility, productivity, and flexibility, Additive Industries redefines the business case for series production of additive manufacturing applications in aerospace, automotive, medical technology and high-tech equipment.
Daan A.J. Kersten MSc, MBA,CEO of Additive Industries b.v.
Industrial entrepreneurship stole Daan’s heart at young age. Master degrees in both mechanical engineering and business administration have created a solid basis for his professional career and multiple ventures. Additive Industries is accelerating industrial additive manufacturing of high quality, functional, metal parts by offering a modular end-to-end 3D printing system including a seamlessly integrated information platform to high end and demanding industrial markets. With substantially improved reproducibility, productivity, and flexibility, Additive Industries redefines the business case for series production of additive manufacturing applications in aerospace, automotive, medical technology and high-tech equipment.
Unlocking Generative Design Potential with Live Parts
Andy Roberts, Inventor Live Parts, Desktop Metal
As the leader of an R&D group at Desktop Metal, Andy Roberts is spearheading the development of Live Parts™, a new generative design tool that uses cellular growth principles to enable engineers and designers to quickly realize the benefits of additive manufacturing, including material and cost efficiency, and design flexibility. A graduate of Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology with extensive experience at leading technology innovators such as Parametric Technology Corp., Ab Initio, Azuki Systems and IBM, Andy has a proven track record of bringing to market successful products for engineers and developers.
Andy Roberts, Inventor Live Parts, Desktop Metal
As the leader of an R&D group at Desktop Metal, Andy Roberts is spearheading the development of Live Parts™, a new generative design tool that uses cellular growth principles to enable engineers and designers to quickly realize the benefits of additive manufacturing, including material and cost efficiency, and design flexibility. A graduate of Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology with extensive experience at leading technology innovators such as Parametric Technology Corp., Ab Initio, Azuki Systems and IBM, Andy has a proven track record of bringing to market successful products for engineers and developers.
Boosting AM Adoption- The Next Phase of Market Growth
Marc Saunders - Director of Global Solutions Centres, Renishaw
Marc has over 25 years’ experience in high tech manufacturing and precision engineering. In previous positions at Renishaw, he played a key role in developing the company’s award-winning RAMTIC automated machining platform, and has also delivered turnkey metrology solutions to customers in the aerospace sector. Marc has also worked extensively in the space sector, having led e2v Technologies’ Space Imaging division which developed cameras for space science missions such as NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope and ESA’s Rosetta and New Horizons missions.
In his current role as Director – Global Solutions Centres at Renishaw plc, Marc is establishing a global network of Solutions Centres for metal additive manufacturing (AM), enabling customers who are considering deploying AM as a production process to gain hands-on experience with the technology before committing to a new facility.
Marc Saunders - Director of Global Solutions Centres, Renishaw
Marc has over 25 years’ experience in high tech manufacturing and precision engineering. In previous positions at Renishaw, he played a key role in developing the company’s award-winning RAMTIC automated machining platform, and has also delivered turnkey metrology solutions to customers in the aerospace sector. Marc has also worked extensively in the space sector, having led e2v Technologies’ Space Imaging division which developed cameras for space science missions such as NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope and ESA’s Rosetta and New Horizons missions.
In his current role as Director – Global Solutions Centres at Renishaw plc, Marc is establishing a global network of Solutions Centres for metal additive manufacturing (AM), enabling customers who are considering deploying AM as a production process to gain hands-on experience with the technology before committing to a new facility.
Keynote - Additive Industrial - The Next Phase In Additive Manufacturing
Chris Schuppe, General Manager, AddWorks, GE Additive
Chris Schuppe began his career with Toyota in 1995 in Design and Evaluation. There he established a North American supplier base, as well as, designed and tested Toyota’s North American vehicles and trained in Japan. Chris moved to GE Aviation in 2000 and spent 16 years in Engineering working in Systems, Advanced turbine blade technology, mechanical systems, and externals integration. He led roles of increasing responsibility including NPI Team Leader, Black Belt, Module Manager and Section Manager.
In October of 2016, Chris became the Engineering Integration leader for GE Additive and now leads the GE Additive AddWorksTM team to accelerate additive adoption across GE and with external companies which encompasses design, materials, industrialization consulting, low rate production and prototyping as well as our leading our customer centers in Munich and Pittsburgh.
Chris received his BS in Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University. He has been married to his wife Jen for 22 years and they have three daughters. He enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and has a tremendous passion for coaching and community service.
Chris Schuppe, General Manager, AddWorks, GE Additive
Chris Schuppe began his career with Toyota in 1995 in Design and Evaluation. There he established a North American supplier base, as well as, designed and tested Toyota’s North American vehicles and trained in Japan. Chris moved to GE Aviation in 2000 and spent 16 years in Engineering working in Systems, Advanced turbine blade technology, mechanical systems, and externals integration. He led roles of increasing responsibility including NPI Team Leader, Black Belt, Module Manager and Section Manager.
In October of 2016, Chris became the Engineering Integration leader for GE Additive and now leads the GE Additive AddWorksTM team to accelerate additive adoption across GE and with external companies which encompasses design, materials, industrialization consulting, low rate production and prototyping as well as our leading our customer centers in Munich and Pittsburgh.
Chris received his BS in Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University. He has been married to his wife Jen for 22 years and they have three daughters. He enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and has a tremendous passion for coaching and community service.
Designing For HP's Multi Jet Fusion: 3D Printing Production and Prototype Parts
David Woodlock, Market Development 3D Printing, HP, Inc.
David has a background in product design and technology strategy. He now works with HP’s biggest 3D printing customers to move the technology into large-scale production spaces. His focus is on using the unique advantages of 3D printing in product design and manufacturing to enable innovative long-term value capture and value creation strategies. He has a Mechanical Engineering degree from Duke University, and his designs can be found throughout HP’s lineup of home and office printers.
David Woodlock, Market Development 3D Printing, HP, Inc.
David has a background in product design and technology strategy. He now works with HP’s biggest 3D printing customers to move the technology into large-scale production spaces. His focus is on using the unique advantages of 3D printing in product design and manufacturing to enable innovative long-term value capture and value creation strategies. He has a Mechanical Engineering degree from Duke University, and his designs can be found throughout HP’s lineup of home and office printers.
Opening Remarks
Pete Zelinksi, Editor-in-Cheif, Modern Machine Shop
Peter Zelinski has been a writer and editor for Modern Machine Shop for two decades. Pete is also the editor-in-chief of Additive Manufacturing magazine.One of the aspects of this work that he enjoys the most is visiting machining facilities to learn about the manufacturing technology, systems and strategies they have adopted, and the successes they’ve realized as a result. Pete earned his degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Cincinnati, and he first learned about machining by running and programming machine tools in a metalworking laboratory within GE Aircraft Engines (now GE Aviation).
Pete Zelinksi, Editor-in-Cheif, Modern Machine Shop
Peter Zelinski has been a writer and editor for Modern Machine Shop for two decades. Pete is also the editor-in-chief of Additive Manufacturing magazine.One of the aspects of this work that he enjoys the most is visiting machining facilities to learn about the manufacturing technology, systems and strategies they have adopted, and the successes they’ve realized as a result. Pete earned his degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Cincinnati, and he first learned about machining by running and programming machine tools in a metalworking laboratory within GE Aircraft Engines (now GE Aviation).