On-Demand Webinar: Generation of Titanium Material Allowable Data for Laser Powder Bed Fusion

Dr. Mike Shepard is an aerospace metallurgist, specializing in fatigue and fracture. Mike spent 16 years at Air Force Research Laboratory in Dayton, Ohio where he led the Behavior and Life Prediction Section and ultimately the Aircraft Structures Technology Branch. During his time in these organizations, he led efforts to both develop new technologies and solve field issues for turbine engines and airframe structures. He now leads 3D Systems’ Aerospace & Defense Segment, helping customers rapidly design and produce additively manufactured components for aerospace and defense applications, accelerate the certification process, and optimize their entire supply chain.

Ryan Fishel is a Process & Validation Engineer within 3D Systems’ Application Innovation Group, concentrating on machine qualification and print process development for Laser Powder Bed Fusion. With a background in several modes of Additive Manufacturing in plastics and metals for the aerospace and medical industries, Ryan is focused on advancing the state of the industry to increase AM usage in many types of critical applications.