Podcast: The Impact of 3D Printing CuNi for US Naval Shipbuilding Growth

Bob Markley serves as Executive Vice President for ADDMAN. Founder of 3rd Dimension Industrial 3D
Printing, acquired by ADDMAN in 2021, Markley is an early adopter of metal additive technology and has
a track record of producing 3D printed parts for high-profile aerospace, racing, and consumer goods
industries. Markley is recognized as an Additive Manufacturing User Group (AMUG) Distinguished
Innovator and Operator (DINO) and has sat on the Purdue Manufacturing Extension Partnership Advisory
Board.

Robert Dunn is the Sr. Director of Hypersonic and Maritime Business Development at ADDMAN, leveraging 25 years of submarine and hypersonic experience gained while an Active-Duty Navy Submarine Captain to drive strategic growth initiatives. Post retirement, Rob has a background spanning over eight years across various business units of General Dynamics, excelling in Government Relations, Supplier Development and Business Development. In his current role, Rob oversees ADDMAN’s Government focused markets, focusing on business expansion strategies. He has a proven track record of exceeding growth targets and spearheading successful integration efforts.

Rob is dedicated to delivering exceptional value to ADDMAN’s clients, drawing on his expertise gained on Active Duty. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy and a Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Catholic University of America.

Dr. Mike Shepard is an aerospace metallurgist, specializing in fatigue and fracture. Mike spent 16 years at Air Force Research Laboratory in Dayton, Ohio where he led the Behavior and Life Prediction Section and ultimately the Aircraft Structures Technology Branch. During his time in these organizations, he led efforts to both develop new technologies and solve field issues for turbine engines and airframe structures. He now leads 3D Systems’ Aerospace & Defense Segment, helping customers rapidly design and produce additively manufactured components for aerospace and defense applications, accelerate the certification process, and optimize their entire supply chain.