Uncovering the Layers of Additive Manufacturing

Justin Hopkins is the AMS Applications Engineering Manager with HP Inc. 3D, where he plays a pivotal role in helping companies revolutionize their manufacturing processes through the integration of cutting-edge technology. With a deep understanding of the power of additive manufacturing, Justin works closely with businesses to unleash their creative potential and bring their innovative ideas to life. Before his current role, Hopkins spent 13 years in the education and design field for Additive Manufacturing, serving as the Rapid Prototyping Operations Manager at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). While at SCAD, he honed his expertise and developed a profound passion for exploring the limitless possibilities of 3D printing. Driven by his unwavering belief in the transformative power of technology, Hopkins dedicated three years of his career to gaining a comprehensive understanding of the Orthotic and Prosthetics field. By harnessing the potential of additive manufacturing, he successfully enabled the use of this revolutionary technology in the production of definitive devices, improving the lives of countless individuals. Hopkins' educational background further solidifies his expertise in design and innovation. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Furniture Design from the Savannah College of Art and Design, a testament to his commitment to marrying form and function in his work. As the AMS Applications Engineering Manager, Justin Hopkins aims to democratize tools for shaping the world. He believes in the freedom to create and make, and he is working to make this vision real. With design skills, technical expertise, and a passion for additive manufacturing, Hopkins drives innovation and empowers individuals in manufacturing.

Dr. Rajan Ramaswamy brings more than 30 years of expertise in design, development and project management across digital imaging, medical devices and life science instrumentation. In his role as Chief Operating Officer at 3DEO, Ramaswamy is leveraging his extensive experience in driving innovation and operational excellence to scale the company’s operations and expand its market reach in the additive manufacturing industry. In addition to his role at 3DEO, Ramaswamy is the President and a founding member of NOVO Engineering, a San Diego-based product design firm where he has been integral to all aspects of the company's business for the last 20+ years. Ramaswamy has previously held engineering and management roles at The Gillette Company in Boston, Hewlett Packard in Barcelona, and Phogenix Imaging, an HP-Kodak joint venture in San Diego. His broad expertise encompasses system design and architecture for complex products, design for manufacturing, program planning and management, commercialization strategy, and business development. Ramaswamy holds a PhD from MIT, where he worked at the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, an M.Eng. from Carnegie Mellon University, and a B.Tech. from the Indian Institute of Technology in New Delhi. As an inventor with approximately two dozen US and international utility patents, Rajan has designed or contributed to numerous products that have reached thousands of customers.

As Machine Design’s technical editor, Sharon Spielman produces content for the brand’s focus audience—design and multidisciplinary engineers. Her beat includes 3D printing/additive manufacturing; CAD/CAM/CAE; mechanical and motion systems; automation; robotics; and CNC machining. Spielman has more than three decades of experience as a writer and editor for a range of B2B brands, including those that cover machine design; electrical design and manufacturing; interconnection technology; food and beverage manufacturing; process heating and cooling; finishing; and package converting.