Michael Petch
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Michael Petch is the editor-in-chief at 3DPI and the author of several books on 3D printing. He is a regular keynote speaker at technology conferences where he has delivered presentations such as 3D printing with graphene and ceramics and the use of technology to enhance food security. Michael is most interested in the science behind emerging technology and the accompanying economic and social implications.

3DPI exclusive interview with 3D Systems’ CEO & COO

Since taking the helm of 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE:DDD), Vyomesh Joshi (VJ) has gone to great lengths to communicate with investors, analysts and journalists. To this end I was invited to visit the company’s innovative Healthcare Technology Center in Littleton,…

Update on Nominations for the 1st Annual 3D Printing Industry Awards

When we invited readers to make their nominations for the 1st Annual 3D Printing Industry Awards, we could not have imagined just how popular the event would be. Over the festive period we have been inundated with responses and now…

3D Printing Industry review of the year and predictions for 2017

2016 was another exciting year for additive manufacturing aka 3D printing. On a personal level, I was fortunate enough to be invited to give presentations to those inside (and outside) our industry. But more importantly I got to meet with…

April 2016: Groupe Gorge, MIT and Botfactory the 3D Printing Industry year in review

April was full of exciting 3D printing news. We reported how Thales, the French technology company, had announced plans to invest in the construction of a large facility in Casablanca, Morocco. Fellow French enterprise Groupe Gorge reported they had doubled…

March 2016 Solidoodle, SLASH and Rocket Labs the 3D Printing Industry year in review

Our review of the year in 3D printing continues with a look at March, a month where bleak news saw 3DPI delve into entropy before Spring arrived with new hope. 3D printing frustrations In March 3DPI confirmed the news that,…

February 2016, Nefertiti hack, 3D Platform and Pokemon the 3D Printing Industry Year in review

Our review of the year continues with a look at some of the 3D printing news from earlier this year. Let us know if any of these stories are your favorites and make a nomination in the 1st Annual 3D…

The 3D Printing Industry Year in Review, January

We’ll be taking a look back at the 3D printing news of the year during the next week. Here are some of the stories that caught our attention at 3DPI during January. Remember, nominations are also open for the 1st…

Happy Christmas from 3D Printing Industry

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone at 3D Printing Industry. We hope we’ve brought you all the most detailed, up to date and entertaining news about additive manufacturing and the people and enterprises that make 3D printing…

Hypersonic flight moves forward with new research

As reported earlier, 3D printing for Aerospace has taken another step forward this week. Now new research into ceramics brings hypersonic flight closer. The production of the LEAP and GEnx series engines combine 3D printing with several other advanced manufacturing techniques.…

3D printed jet engine certified for use, GE Concept Laser deal update

The use of additive manufacturing aka 3D printing for production took another step forward this week with news that the LEAP-1C jet engine has been approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Aviation Safety Association (EASA). The…