Detroit’s Chapter of Women in 3D Printing at LIFT

LIFT is thrilled to host Detroit’s Chapter of Women in 3D Printing (Wi3DP) to share our story and how LIFT is using additive manufacturing technologies to Drive American Manufacturing Into the Future by connecting materials science, manufacturing processes, and systems engineering. Please join us for an evening of networking and discussing how we can advance manufacturing!

4:30 Presentation: Additive Manufacturing Highlights From Formnext: Where Ideas Take Shape
Dayton Horvath, Director of Emerging Technology at AMT, The Association For Manufacturing Technology, for a recap of Formnext, the year’s largest 3D printing event. The discussion will cover product and partnership announcements and the broader trends taking shape this year. Audience questions and discussion are encouraged.

Dayton leads market research, consulting, and data product development in new technologies at AMT. With an initial focus on additive manufacturing, Dayton is expanding AMT’s membership, thought leadership, and offerings in high growth manufacturing technologies. Dayton’s subject matter expertise extends to strategic investments and M&A in the advanced manufacturing and materials industries thanks to his experience as an investment banking Principal at NewCap Partners. Previously, Dayton founded and grew his independent consultancy, The Additive Executive, which provided strategic advice, market analysis, and technology scouting for corporate groups and startup clients. Prior to The Additive Executive, he led the Materials Design and Manufacturing coverage area at Lux Research, a strategic advisory and market research firm. He provided advice and technical expertise on advanced materials, design, and manufacturing technologies to more than 100 Innovation 1000 clients. Dayton graduated with a M.S. in Chemistry from the University of California, Santa Barbara and a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Connecticut as a University Scholar and Honors Scholar.

5:30 LIFT Tour: AM Capabilities Siemens, Speed3D, EOS, Velo3D

6:00 – 7:00 Networking