MINNETONKA, MN, Sep 1, 2022 – Evolve Additive Solutions (EAS), a global leader in the manufacturing of capital equipment and 3D printed production AM parts, announced the appointment Jeff Hanson as the VP of sales and marketing. In his role Jeff will lead the go-to-market team which is comprised of sales, marketing, applications engineering, business development and product management.
Jeff Hanson (Photo: Business Wire)
Jeff’s experience in 3D printing and additive manufacturing technology spans over 30+ years. As one of the initial employees of Stratasys Jeff began working in early product development, obtaining three patents on Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM). Jeff Co-Founded RedEye on Demand, an industry-leading additive manufacturing parts provider business. Additionally, he innovated and led the management of Global Manufacturing Network, a cloud connected manufacturing solution with global strategic partners in international markets. Most recently he founded Digital 3D Manufacturing, LLC, which provides consultative services on the adoption of additive manufacturing solutions to the global manufacturing market.
“It is an exciting time for Evolve and the company’s STEP technology and I am confident that this platform with change the way traditional manufacturing is perceived,” said Hanson. “I’m certain that my background and leadership along with this outstanding team will all work together to ensure our growth.”
“Having a true industry expert join Evolve is an asset to us,” said Joe Allison, CEO of Evolve Additive Solutions. “Jeff’s expertise in startups and high growth environments is critical to our future success.”
Evolve’s STEP (selective thermoplastic electrophotographic process) technology sits alongside traditional manufacturing processes, such as injection molding, on the manufacturing floor and augments an organization’s production capabilities allowing freedom of design and faster time to market with “toolless” production. Evolve’s ecosystem and products and services includes hardware, software, materials, services and applications consulting.
About Evolve Additive Solutions
Evolve Additive Solutions is transforming how the world manufactures. Founded in 2017, the company offers Additive Manufacturing production equipment, materials, software, service, consulting and application services. Evolve allows for manufacturing flexibility, creating uniquely functional products while increasing speed to market and efficiency securing supply chains. Evolve’s patented STEP (selective thermoplastic electrophotographic process) technology is able to efficiently produce commercial grade production parts and create unique products that cannot be manufactured with traditional methods. The company is headquartered in Minnetonka, MN with a materials technology center based in Rochester, NY.
