VulcanForms has appointed Kevin Kassekert as Chief Government Officer and Jay Martin as President as the corporate seems to be to scale its know-how and operations.
Kassekert replaces co-founder Martin Feldmann, who performed a key function within the growth and commercialisation of the corporate’s core steel additive manufacturing know-how.
Based in 2015, VulcanForms has constructed what it describes as ‘superior know-how and digital workflows’ which can be tailor-made for the manufacturing of superior steel elements, similar to orthopedic implants, jet engines, supercomputers, and client gadgets. Its proprietary laser additive manufacturing know-how guarantees a mixture of high quality, effectivity and velocity, with VulcanForms additionally providing warmth remedy, floor processing, precision machining, and metrology companies.
As the corporate seems to be to take the following step, it has recognized Kassekert and Martin as people who find themselves well-versed ‘in deploying complicated applied sciences into entrenched industries.’
Kassekert boasts greater than 25 years of seasoned management expertise in high-tech, high-volume manufacturing environments. He joins VulcanForms after 4 years as COO of Redwood Supplies, the place he was chargeable for localising world batter provide and establishing a totally round home provide chain for Li-ion batter supplies. He additionally spent seven years at Tesla and 13 years within the semiconductor trade at Cypress Semiconductor and Silicon Valley Expertise Middle (SVTC).
“I’ve at all times been deeply serious about disruptive know-how and scaling manufacturing and I’m thrilled to affix and lead the extraordinarily proficient workforce at VulcanForms,” mentioned Kassekert. “I am keen to construct upon the stable basis laid by Martin Feldmann, whose management and dedication had been pivotal in shaping the corporate’s imaginative and prescient and product growth. The potential of VulcanForms’ know-how is immense and can redefine manufacturing not solely within the U.S., but in addition on a worldwide scale.”
Martin, in the meantime, brings a wealth of expertise in creating and scaling superior applied sciences throughout the medical machine trade. As President of Globus Medical, he oversaw all elements of imaging, navigation, and robotic product growth and commercialization, driving the quickest launch in medical robotics’ historical past and constructing a 250-person group from the bottom up. His workforce was instrumental in driving Globus Medical from $450M to over $2B.
VulcanForms sought to convey Martin into the corporate for his perceived skill to create sturdy cultures and lead high-performing groups, which the corporate suggests will probably be essential for the corporate’s continued progress and innovation.
“I’m thrilled to affix VulcanForms and have the chance to drive affect at such a pivotal time for the corporate,” mentioned Jay Martin. “My ardour for constructing sturdy groups and driving business success aligns with the trajectory of VulcanForms, and I look ahead to supporting the development of innovation that’s essential to the way forward for manufacturing within the U.S. and throughout the globe.”
In his new function, Martin will deal with scaling operations, main go-to-market methods, and accelerating the commercialisation of VulcanForms’ manufacturing options. He’ll oversee all elements of commercialisation, gross sales, and advertising as the corporate’s breakthrough capabilities drive product innovation throughout its key buyer verticals.
“Kevin and Jay convey unimaginable expertise and their management will drive us to scale VulcanForms’ progressive manufacturing system hand-in-hand with the product roadmaps of our clients,” mentioned John Hart, Co-Founder and Board Member of VulcanForms, and Division Head of Mechanical Engineering at MIT. “Our workforce and clients will profit tremendously from their understanding of the market and regulatory landscapes, and from their ardour for superior know-how and organizational growth.”
Since revealing its capabilities in 2022, VulcanForms has continued to deploy its know-how and end-to-end operations at its flagship VulcanOne facility in Devens, MA, and its second facility in Newburyport, MA. This built-in method allows VulcanForms to ship engineered elements and assemblies, by a ‘digital-first course of chain tailor-made to every buyer’s wants.’
Together with scaling VulcanForms know-how and operations, Kassekert, Martin, and the workforce will focus on rising key buyer engagements throughout the medical, aerospace/defence, client know-how markets, in addition to exploring new areas.
