The Personalities Who Shaped the Additive Manufacturing Market in 2024

As we approach the end of the year, it’s time to highlight the personalities who have shaped the 3D printing industry over the course of 2024. Whether leaders of major companies, innovators or researchers, these figures have helped transform the additive manufacturing market, influencing it both locally and globally. In a constantly evolving and challenging market, these personalities drive innovation with resilience and enthusiasm, moving the additive manufacturing industry forward. This year, we have once again selected eight personalities who we believe have played a pivotal role in the development of 3D printing in 2024. They are listed in alphabetical order (by surname) – the perfect way to end the year!

Roger Antunez, CEO of Supernova

Roger Antunez is CEO of Supernova, a Spanish company set up earlier this year following BCN3D’s division of the business to independently manage the development and adoption of VLM technology. Roger Antunez has extensive experience in additive manufacturing, having worked for 6 years at BCN3D as Managing Director and is currently still a member of the company’s Board of Directors. As for Supernova, we’ve heard a lot about them this year. They presented Pulse, their production platform, as well as a whole portfolio of materials compatible with their patented technology. The company also announced the creation of a “Defense and Space” business unit for materials designed specifically for this industry. Finally, the company headed by Mr. Antunez took part in Formnext for the first time as an exhibitor, and was even nominated for the event’s “Startup Award”.