Additive/3D Printing

Scenes from the 2016 Inside 3D Printing Conference & Expo

April 22, 2016

Take a look at the latest in 3D printers, processes, and trends.

Fused-filament-fabrication (FFF) printers took center-stage at this year’s Inside 3D Printing Conference & Expo, held April 10 to 12 at New York City’s Javits Center. The sheer number of companies entering this field shows the potential market size and profits that are possible (PricewaterhouseCoopers estimates $16.2 billion by 2018). Of course, as you’ll see, there was more than just FFF printers on display.

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Jeff Kerns | Technology Editor

Studying mechanical engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), he worked in the Polymer Research Lab. Utilizing RIT’s co-op program Jeff worked for two aerospace companies focusing on drafting, quality, and manufacturing for aerospace fasteners and metallurgy. He also studied abroad living in Dubrovnik, Croatia. After college, he became a commissioning engineer, traveling the world working on precision rotary equipment. Then he attended a few masters courses at the local college, and helped an automation company build equipment.

Growing up in Lancaster County, PA he always liked to tinker, build, and invent. He is ecstatic to be at Machine Design Magazine in New York City and looks forward to producing valuable information in the mechanical industry.

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