Additive Manufacturing for Metal Casting 8
Schedule
Wed Jul 15 2026 at 08:30 am to 04:30 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Colorado School of Mines | Golden, CO
technical personnel regarding best practices on the utilization of
additive manufacturing.
About this Event
Additive manufacturing for metal casting is a growing area of expertise. Foundries leverage the technology to gain speed-to-market advantages, cast complex parts, reduce scrap, and enable global competitiveness.
This one–day workshop will further inform and educate foundry technical personnel regarding best practices for utilizing additive manufacturing technologies. Moreover, the in-person format facilitates discussion between workshop participants.
As a result of participation in the aggressive one–day workshop, attendees will understand current and emerging AM technology applications for metal casting while connecting to an innovative group of professionals to create value over time.
We are looking forward to seeing you!
Agenda
🕑: 08:15 AM - 08:30 AM
Doors open for Check-In
🕑: 08:30 AM - 08:40 AM
Opening Remarks & Introductions
Host: Rich Lonardo
🕑: 08:40 AM - 09:05 AM
01 The OEM Perspective
Host: Dr. Kirk Rogers
Info: Dr. Kirk ROGERS, Ph.D., Principal Consultant for M&P Gravity Works
Marshall MILLER, Applications Engineer, Pellet Extrusion Technology for the foundry, 3D Systems
🕑: 09:05 AM - 10:05 AM
02 Printed Mold & Core Design Fundamentals
Host: Dave Rittmeyer
Info: Dave RITTMEYER, Director, Business Development at Matthews Additive Technologies
Dr. Jason WALKER, Ohio State University CDME, Director, Materials and Processes
🕑: 10:05 AM - 10:20 AM
Networking Break
🕑: 10:20 AM - 11:20 AM
03 Extrusion Technology for Production Patterns and Core Equipment
Host: Marshall Miller
Info: Marshall MILLER, Applications Engineer, Pellet Extrusion Technology for the foundry, 3D Systems
🕑: 11:20 AM - 12:20 PM
04 Large Format Sand Printer Lessons Learned & Best Practices
Host: Nate Bryant
Info: Nathaniel BRYANT, Project Engineering Manager, Metal Casting Center, University of Northern Iowa
Jerry THIEL, Retired Director of the UNI Metal Casting and Foundry 4.0 Centers
🕑: 12:20 PM - 12:35 PM
Lunch Will Be Served
🕑: 12:35 PM - 01:20 PM
05 Innovations & Panels Discussion
Host: Rich Lonardo
Info: Panel of all speakers open to questions
🕑: 01:20 PM - 02:10 PM
06 Printer Materials and Innovation
Host: Kelley Kerns
Info: Kelley KERNS, Director, New Business Development HA International, LLC
Dr. Dustin GILMER, Assistant Professor, Material Science and Engineering at the University of Tennessee & UT Space Institute
🕑: 02:10 PM - 02:30 PM
Networking Break
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
07 Buying vs Making: All you need to know about printed core mold production
Host: Brandon Lamoncha
Info: Brandon LAMONCHA, Director of Additive Manufacturing, Humtown Additive
Dave RITTMEYER, Director, Business Development at Matthews Additive Technologies
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
08 Innovations and Panel Discussion
Host: Rich Lonardo
Info: Panel of all speakers open to questions
🕑: 04:30 PM
Tour of a Foundry TBD
Where is it happening?
Colorado School of Mines, 1500 Illinois Street, Golden, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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