What has RICOH 3D been up to? Polypropylene, aluminum and composites...

VoxelMatters Podcast

Welcome to a new episode of the 3dpbm Pulse Podcast. Today we are going to do something a little different. We are going to meet the team behind RICOH 3D. The company is not new. We’ve been following RICOH’s moves into the world of AM since at least 2015 when RICOH launched its first industrial SLS system, the RICOH AM S5500P. Since then, RICOH 3D’s AM activities have evolved and continue to evolve in many different directions, including services, composites, and even metal 3D printing.

We are going to learn more about all that is happening with three of the key figures behind RICOH 3D’s AM activities in Europe.

Our guests today are:

Mark Dickin, Additive Manufacturing & Moulding Engineering Manager at Ricoh 3D. He heads up Ricoh’s European additive manufacturing and molding business and has over 20 years of experience in manufacturing. Mark first heard the molding business was moving into 3D printing and he immediately identified the synergies between the two technologies and provided the holistic approach needed to maximize the full product development cycle. He became more and more involved in additive manufacturing projects and now leads the 3D team, with a focus on strategic partnerships and R&D initiatives.

Richard Minifie, Senior Additive Manufacturing Engineer at Ricoh 3D. He is one of the founding fathers of Ricoh’s European 3D printing function, after joining Ricoh in 2001 originally as part of the Design and Development department. Richard’s background in design means he is perfectly placed to support customers with ‘Design for Additive Manufacturing’ principles – from design consultancy to CAD modeling to part optimization tools. For customers looking to increase part strength, reduce weight or amalgamate assemblies, no design job is too complex for Richard.

Enrico Gallino, Senior Engineer - Material Specialist at Ricoh 3D. He is an experienced Material Scientist, with a Ph.D. in Material Science and a background in the energy, cosmetic and steel industries. He speaks three languages and provides dedicated project management and supports customers in identifying the best solutions for their additive manufacturing needs; developing new applications and unlocking the full potential of additive manufacturing through Ricoh 3D’s services. Enrico is also at the forefront of establishing relationships with material manufacturers and partners along the AM supply chain to identify, test and validate new solutions.