Modern Alchemy: The New Era of 3D Printing
Join Jim Franz (President, Americas at UltiMaker) and Noah Landow (Founder and CEO at Macktez) for an informal conversation between an expert in the evolution of additive manufacturing and the founder of a technology consulting firm.
From its early days, desktop FDM (fused deposited modeling) 3D printing was limited by the physical properties of basic plastics, relegated to toys, prototypes, and models, but a revolution in materials science is expanding what can be printed, how it can be used. Exciting combinations are enabling new uses. We have moved past simple filaments toward high-performance composites, carbon-fiber-reinforced polymers, and flame-retardant materials that allow 3D-printed parts to perform in demanding industrial environments. This shift is transforming the technology from a prototyping tool into a viable solution for end-use production in sectors like aerospace, automotive, and defense.
Join us at the Macktez office, after work, over light snacks and sips, for an exploratory conversation into the recent and imminent material innovations expanding the world of additive printing. We’ll dive into the profound impact these breakthroughs are having on localizing supply chains and why understanding the "ingredients" of 3D printing is essential for the future of manufacturing. We’ll discuss the impact of high-performance composites like Nylon CF, the role of RapidRinse water-soluble supports in creating complex geometries, and how these are localizing manufacturing and transforming STEM education.
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Event Structure
We ask that guests arrive between 7-7:30 pm to minimize disruption during the talk.
7 pm - Doors open, opportunity to mingle over snacks and sips with other attendees
7:30 pm - Guests take their seats for the talk
8:15 pm - Informal mixer resumes
On Attendance
We have a limited capacity. If your plans change, please update your registration so someone else can join.
A bit about Macktez, and why we host this series
Macktez is a technology consultancy collaborating with organizations going through dynamic change.
Our goal is to form a lasting partnership between our team and our clients, so we can anticipate their technology challenges and help them navigate growth, disruption, and other evolving conditions.
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