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The Greatest Potential for Additive Manufacturing

by | Mar 16, 2022

Summary

We're kicking off a brand new Conversations With series! This time around Tom is talking to Rich Garrity, President of Stratasys - a leader in Additive Manufacturing.

The Greatest Potential for Additive Manufacturing

Conversations With is back and Tom is talking to Rich Garrity, President of Stratasys, a company leading the way in 3D printer production and innovations in Additive Manufacturing. Tom jumps straight into it, asking Rich where he believes is the greatest potential for Additive Manufacturing – Rich’s answer may be hard for some manufacturers to hear.

Check the video below and be sure to tune in next Tuesday for the next episode!

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