Archives: Speakers

Professor Kate Black is the CEO of Atomik AM, a pioneering company transforming advanced manufacturing through sustainable and innovative solutions. Under her leadership, Atomik AM combines advanced chemistry with engineering to help manufacturers reduce costs, waste, and environmental impact. Kate is also a Professor of Manufacturing at the University of Liverpool UK, where she contributes to cutting-edge research and teaching in additive manufacturing. A Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, Kate is widely recognised for her contributions to the field and her dedication to driving sustainable change in the industry.

Rajan Patel has over 30 years of experience in driving innovation and commercialization within the healthcare sector. His extensive expertise spans diagnostics, critical care, patient monitoring, and imaging technologies. Rajan has a proven track record of founding and leading successful early-stage startups, collaborating with global R&D teams to bring industry-first medical technologies to market. He has overseen the rapid development of numerous medical devices from concept to widespread commercialization, significantly contributing to therapeutic advancements.

As the CEO of Kallisio, Rajan is leading breakthrough innovations in 3D printing for medical devices, with a focus on Oral Mucositis & other side effects in oncology and personalized medicine. Kallisio introduces a revolutionary solution in Head and Neck Cancer therapy with its 3D-printed, patient-specific immobilization device, designed to protect healthy tissue during cancer treatment.

Under Rajan’s leadership, Kallisio is advancing the future of medical device development by commercializing next-generation healthcare technologies and fostering strategic collaborations with global partners. His deep expertise in research and development, manufacturing, and strategic investment positions him as a key figure in shaping the future of healthcare and 3D printing technology.

Stewart Lane is the Head of Business Development – EMEA at Renishaw plc, a global engineering company with activity within the fields of AM, Industrial Metrology, Position Measurement and Healthcare. He joined Renishaw in 2000 and has since held various significant roles within the company, including senior international management positions. In 2012 he was appointed to the Boards of the UK’s Manufacturing Technology Association (MTA) and CECIMO, the European Association for the Machine Tool Industry and he chairs both Additive Manufacturing UK (AMUK) and The European Additive Manufacturing Committee on their behalf. A fluent French and Swedish speaker, he is passionate about manufacturing and its role in socio-economic cohesion and advancement.

Andrew Cunningham is a Senior Application Engineer at Nikon SLM Solutions, where he leads global technical development for the automotive and motorsports industries. In this role, Andrew drives innovation in additive manufacturing (AM) by enabling cutting-edge solutions for high-performance applications.

Previously, Andrew spearheaded General Motors’ motorsports additive manufacturing initiative, delivering over 120 race-proven applications that pushed the boundaries of performance and reliability on the track.

Before joining GM, Andrew rotated through several roles at Ford Performance, where he contributed to the development of iconic vehicles like the Mustang GT500, F-150 Raptor, and NASCAR Cup Mustang.

Andrew holds an M.Eng. in Advanced Manufacturing and Design from MIT and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

Marleen, an original co-founder of Shapeways, is delighted to return to steward the company into a new chapter of financial stability and exceptional service as a digital manufacturing engine. A US-based, Dutch serial entrepreneur with a passion for manufacturing, a keen eye toward sustainability, and a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the field of on-demand manufacturing, Marleen is uniquely suited to build on the company’s previous successes while ensuring that delivering value to customers remains at the core.

As former COO, Marleen led Shapeways from its inception through the launch of the world’s first upload-to-3D-print service – ultimately building it into the largest 3D printing marketplace in the world, democratizing access to digital manufacturing. She left Shapeways in 2014 and went on to create and lead several innovative manufacturing startups. As founder and CEO of Hudson Valley Mask Company, Marleen oversaw the development of the first 100% biodegradable respirator worldwide. Previously, Marleen founded Ziel, a turnkey service offering design, on-demand manufacturing and retail integration for apparel brands – improving their working capital, speed to market and ecological footprint while simultaneously increasing their profits.

Marleen is a former heptathlete, current natural parkour devotee, and spends her spare time outdoors as much as possible.

Chris Lehman is a seasoned leader with deep expertise in defense policy, industrial base strategy, and consulting. He most recently served as the Deputy Director of the Office of Strategic Capital at the Department of Defense, leading the development and implementation of first-of-its-kind financial tools for the Department of Defense to strengthen the industrial base and scale critical technologies for national security. Prior to this role, he was a Senior Manager at EY focusing on strategy and supply chain work for commercial and government clients.

Previously, Chris served as the Director of the Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III Program, managing an expansive portfolio of investments to enhance critical industrial base capabilities for national defense. Chris revitalized and significantly expanded the use of DPA authorities to strengthen supply chains in strategic sectors such as critical minerals, microelectronics, space, shipbuilding and kinetic capabilities. Chris also supported the nation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, working in coordination with the interagency, DoD leadership and industry to rapidly expand the domestic medical industrial base and help stabilize the defense industrial base during the national emergency. He also served as Chief of Staff to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Policy, where he advised on trade policy, industrial base investments, and international engagement initiatives.

In addition to his government service, Chris has worked as a strategy consultant advising clients in the commercial aerospace, defense, and federal markets. Chris started his career as a Marine Officer on active duty and continues to serve as a Marine reservist. He is a founding member of the Marine Innovation Unit.

Chris holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Yale College and an MBA from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business.

Alexandre Tartas is a seasoned executive with over two decades of experience in software solutions, manufacturing industry and additive manufacturing industry. Currently, he serves as the Head of Metal Sales & Go-To-Market EMEA for HP Inc.’s 3D Printing Solutions Business. Alexandre leads the strategic initiatives to drive the adoption of HP’s Metal Jet technology in serial production.

Roger Antúnez is the Founder and CEO of Supernova. With its breakthrough materials, customers can produce parts that achieve properties comparable to molded plastics such as EPDM, glass-filled PA6, or PP, enabling scalable and reliable production batches. The company is pushing the boundaries of photopolymers by utilizing high molecular weight oligomers, which have viscosities that can only be processed using Supernova’s proprietary Viscous Lithography Manufacturing (VLM) technology. Headquartered in Austin, TX, with a branch in Barcelona, Spain, Supernova has assembled one of the strongest teams in the industry and is poised to become a leading player in the next decade.

Prior to founding Supernova, Roger served as General Manager at BCN3D, where he was instrumental in transforming the company into a global leader in 3D printing with its Independent Dual Extrusion (IDEX) technology. During his tenure, he led the company’s global commercial expansion and played a pivotal role in the acquisition of Astroprint to completing the company’s product. He continues to serve as a board member at BCN3D.

Roger’s experience in additive manufacturing, combined with his leadership at Supernova, highlights his deep expertise in advancing material capabilities and scaling AM technologies for industrial applications.

Jason Murphy is an award-winning plastics industry expert starting his career designing and building molds. After earning his Master Molder credentials, he used that knowledge to assist global companies establish world-class molding facilities in Europe, Asia and Latin America. Combining his moldmaking and processing expertise, he has led several large-scale injection molding facilities in the medical device and packaging industries. He has combined that experience along with his more than 26 years in metal additive manufacturing for tooling to establish Next Chapter Manufacturing as an additive tooling company that produces complete solutions for reducing cycle time, eliminating defects and innovative mold components. Jason is a speaker and contributor to Moldmaking Technology magazine to educate the moldmaking community about what is possible with additive manufacturing.