From Breakthroughs to Business: What It Really Takes to Scale Additive Manufacturing

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

1:30 PM - 2:20 PM East Coast USA Time

Location: SME Main Stage

Panelist(s)

Nicole Black, PhD

Advisor
Desktop Health
Cassie Lowell

CPO & Founder
studio 3e8
Kristin Mulherin

Director of Additive Manufacturing
Hubbell
Ali Forsyth PhD

CEO & Founder
Alloy Enterprises

Moderator(s)

Rachael Enfield

Ambassador
Women in 3D Printing - Boston Chapter
MR

Mandy Rosengren

Ambassador
Women in 3D Printing - Boston Chapter

Additive manufacturing has moved well beyond experimentation—but scaling it across industries remains a challenge. This panel brings together leaders from across the AM ecosystem to explore what it truly takes to move from breakthrough innovation to real-world implementation. Panelists will discuss the organizational, leadership, workforce, and cross-sector factors that enable—or hinder—successful adoption at scale. From decision-making and trust to talent readiness and collaboration, the conversation will focus on the human and systemic elements that turn promising technologies into sustainable business impact.