The TCT Group has announced the six nominees for the 2023 TCT Hall of Fame.
The TCT Hall of Fame honors and recognizes members of the additive manufacturing/3D printing industry who have dedicated a lifetime of research and development to the technology.
A panel of esteemed judges put forward their nominations for individuals they believe have made a significant and long-term impact. The nominees for the TCT Hall of Fame in 2023 have been selected from those with the most votes.
Duncan Wood, Chief Executive of Rapid News Publications Ltd stated, “It is always a supreme honour and privilege to induct new entrants to the TCT Hall of Fame at the TCT Awards. It is a list of industry luminaries and innovators that includes many who have made significant contributions over a long period of time to additive manufacturing and/or 3D printing. The impact they had on accelerating adoption of these technologies is evident. This year’s nominees are no exception. I congratulate each of them and wish them all the best in the future.
These are the nominees alphabetically:
Andy Christensen – Medical Applications Specialist & Advisor
Andy has spent his entire life focusing on the development and expansion of pioneering medical applications for 3D printing, additive manufacturing, and other related technologies.
Diana Kalisz, Process pioneer and material specialist
Diana is an integral part of 3D Systems since over 30 years. She was instrumental in the creation of the technology, its materials and its applications.
Jean-Pierre Kruth, AM researcher and pioneer of process innovation
Jean-Pierre Kruth is a researcher in AM industry for more than 30+ years and has founded many spin-outs like Materialise, Metris, and Layerwise.
Joe Beaman – Process pioneer and researcher
Joseph Beaman, an academic, was instrumental in the development and implementation of selective laser sintering. He also became the CTO and founder of DTM Corporation.
Melissa Orme – AM researcher and application specialist
Melissa was an academic who developed a world-renowned AM research program over 30 years ago. It led to 15 US patents. She is now the VP AM at The Boeing Company.
Nora Toure – AM diversity pioneer and business leader
Nora was the founder and chairwoman of the Board at Women in 3D Printing. She created a global network with over 30,000 members to advocate for Women in AM.
TCT Hall of Fame, which is the focal point of the TCT Awards night, recognizes individuals in the additive manufacturing/3D printing industry who have influenced and inspired industries all over the globe. Previous inductees to the prestigious and coveted Hall of Fame are: Chuck Hull, Hans Langer, Wilfried Vancrean, Scott Crump, Adrian Bowyer, Prof Emanuel Sachs, Dr Carl Deckard, Greg Morris, Prof Gideon Levy, Prof Phill Dickens, Terry Wohlers and Elaine Hunt.
The final stage of the process is for the TCT Awards Judges to vote on who they believe most deserves recognition as a member of this distinguished group.
The successful nominees will be announced at the TCT Awards Ceremony on 7th June 2023 at the National Conference Centre in Birmingham, UK. The annual black-tie event is set to be an exciting evening of celebration and networking with over 250 additive manufacturing and 3D printing professionals.
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