Additive Manufacturing
Additive Manufacturing
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My interest in additive manufacturing started in college which led me to buy my first Creality Ender 3. The ability to design something on a computer and have it physically exist in the world within hours was immediately exciting to me, and that enthusiasm has never really gone away.
One of my earliest projects was a fully 3D printed drone I designed and built as a sophomore at Rowan University. Getting it airborne was relatively straightforward but getting a design that we could actually control in air and wouldn't break on the first crash land was a different story.
Development of a 3D printed drone in which I was responsible for the drone's frame. Started from a generative design, but deciding to include ducts to help improve stability and control, then progressing to a prototype with TPU filament for "landing gear".
Since then 3D printing has become a regular part of how I solve problems. From a wireless charger I designed and printed to use daily to printed mounts and organizers all over my house. These projects reflect something real: a genuine interest in this technology and the ability to rapidly solve problems.
Earlier this year I attended Rapid + TCT in Boston. Walking the floor and talking directly with engineers pushing the boundaries of additive manufacturing confirmed that this is the industry I want to build my career in.
With the growth of companies like DEEP Manufacturing bringing wire arc additive manufacturing capabilities to Houston and Formlabs pushing resin materials that now rival injection molding, it's an exciting time to be an engineer in this space.
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