Alexander Dick Email & Phone Number

Vanocouver, Wa

Supporting ProtoPlant, INC in building the Proto-pasta business. Driving 3D Printing Innovation in materials and hardware. Order our FFF/FDM materials at Proto-pasta.com.

Beaverton, Or

Provided manufacturing R&D support for on-field applications. The culmination of my time at Nike:http://nikeinc.com/news/nike-football-accelerates-innovation-with-3d-printed-concept-cleat-for-shuttle

Technical Responsibilities and InnovationsInitially, optimized P390 builds at peak production to increase capacityDesigned parts and qualification process around optimization of thin wallsDefined post processes such as bead blasting, water blasting, dying, and coatingsGuided operation from one machine, one material to two machines, many materials such as nylons 11 and 12, TPE, polystyrene, and custom blended, filled versionsOperations Management ResponsibilitiesOversaw several employees to turn over machines, clean parts, paint, etc.Created pricing model based on cost drivers such as machine, material, and laborDirected vendor and customer interface including pricing, design, and sales supportBuilt website including quote page to better define capabilities and increase web searchability as well as maintained a technical blogManaged and mentored designers on projects including needle safety device, ruggedized gaming/multimedia system, fuel systems and other aircraft parts

United States

Technical Responsibilities and Innovations:-Explored and demonstrated the limits and possibilities of the laser sintering process.-Optimized machines to both match customer specific demands and meet general manufacturing needs, opening new market opportunities.-Special projects included processing of polyethylene and biosorbing materials for the medical industry and Duraform Flex for Nike .Customer Relations and Training:-Managed customer expectations through pre and post-sales support.-Trained individuals from industry leading companies in medical, aerospace, and automotive to manufacture parts using EOS laser sintering machines.-Fostered communication between customers and German colleagues.

Technical Responsibilities and InnovationsOptimized processes leading to a material cost reduction of 60%Managed projects through scheduling of machine time and man hoursPrepared .stl files with Magics RP software and operated EOS P700 LS machine

Ensured the safety of many students while increasing my manufacturing knowledge Maintained machines (CNC, lathes, mills, and various saws/grinders)

Used Pro/E to design assemblies and MSC.Nastran/Patran to predict failureAdded Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to parts