Jay Dinsmore Debunks Common Misconceptions in Additive Manufacturing

Part of the reason additive manufacturing (AM) has been able to grow so steadily and become ever stronger since its origins in the 80s is because of the people involved. This is especially the case when it comes to organizations like SPE Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing. A part of the Society Plastics Engineers (SPE), SPE Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing is an interest group that provides a forum for members to present, promote, and educate the wider SPE community (among others) on additive manufacturing and 3D printing. We sat down with their new Chairman, Jay Dinsmore, a true veteran in the industry, to learn more about him and his views as well as the role of SPE Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing and what we can expect from it in the near future.

3DN: Could you introduce yourself?

My name is Jay Dinsmore. My journey with additive manufacturing and 3D printing spans over 31 years — a path I embarked on before either one of those terms existed. And honestly, my enthusiasm for this field hasn’t dimmed a bit; it’s as strong today as it was on day one.

Jay Dinsmore (left) with Joe Calmese (right) the CEO at ADDMAN (photo credits: ADDMAN)

Currently, I am navigating the waters of transition, as Dinsmore, the company I founded, has been acquired and integrated into ADDMAN. I’ve taken on an executive role where I steer the polymer division, harnessing our synergized skills to provide holistic manufacturing solutions for our customers. I have also been entrusted with a position on the board, contributing to pivotal decisions that shape our trajectory.