Richard Bibb BSc. (Hons), PhD, Head of Medical Applications Group, PDR, University of Wales Institute, Cardiff
Richard’s research interests are in the application of advanced product development technologies in medicine. This research has resulted in more than 30 peer-reviewed publications and a successful medical modelling service, which has supplied over 500 models to more than 60 hospitals, universities museums and medical companies worldwide. He is also a steering committee member of the Rapid Prototyping & Manufacturing Association (RPMA) and on the editorial advisory board of the Rapid Prototyping Journal and Journal of Maxillofacial Prosthetics & Technology.

Jeremy Pullin, Renishaw PLC
Jeremy Pullin joined Renishaw PLC from an electric motor manufacturer. He worked as a production engineer whilst gaining a degree in mechanical engineering. Jeremy then became a senior development engineer creating software and hardware for NC machining. He set up and now manages an electronic and mechanical rapid prototype / manufacturing department.

Neil Hopkinson, Loughborough University
Neil Hopkinson is a lecturer in the Wolfson School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at Loughborough University with over 10 years experience in “Rapid” technologies. He is the lead editor of the world’s first book dedicated entirely to Rapid Manufacturing and his research activities focus on polymer processes and materials.

Allan Martin, Bentley Motor Cars Ltd
Allan Martin is currently the Tool Room & Prototype Manufacturing Manager at Bentley Motor Cars, which includes management of the on site Rapid Prototype facility. As well as managing the Tool Room Prototype and RP facility for more than 6 years, Allan has been commissioned for a business project to develop Rapid Manufacturing as a manufacturing strategy for future vehicle platforms at Bentley. The business uptake of RM is a direct result of his recent MSc in Manufacturing Management at Loughborough University from which he graduated with Distinction in 2006. Allan is now focused on developing RM designed components that combine the benefits of RM with the hand crafting skills of Bentley Motor Cars. Prior to his current position Allan has held various Engineering and Production Management roles in over 10 years at Bentley, following a successful career as a Weapons Engineer in the Royal Navy Submarine Service.

Graham Tromans, Rapid Manufacturing Consortium
Graham Tromans is currently Manager of the Rapid Manufacturing Consortium, which is part of the Rapid Manufacturing Research Group at Loughborough University, his role is to form the link between research and industry, disseminating and developing research results into industrial applications. He has been involved in RP/RM since 1990. Until the end of 2002 Graham managed the RP&T facility at Rover Group/Land Rover. He has been on Overseas Science and Technology Missions for the UK governments, Department of Trade and Industry to both USA and Japan, looking at the developments in RP/RM technology and applications. He is currently Chairman of the RPMA in the UK.

Chris Sutcliffe, University of Liverpool, Manufacturing Science and Engineering Research Centre
Dr Chris Sutcliffe is the Director of the University of Liverpool Manufacturing Science and Engineering Research Centre and has been involved in manufacturing research since 1990, working mainly on laser-based rapid prototyping machines for manufacturing and clinical applications. His current research interests fall into three interlinked fields: Rapid Manufacturing; Micro-Manufacturing; and Clinical Manufacturing. The Manufacturing Science and Engineering Research Centre (MSERC) is a vibrant part of the Department of Engineering at the University of Liverpool, drawing its members from many different areas of Engineering and Science. It is an umbrella organisation for those interested in the development of novel manufacturing processes and their application to many different fields.

Dr Joel Segal, Advanced Manufacturing Technology Group, University of Nottingham
Dr Joel Segal is a Research Fellow in the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Group in the School of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering at the University of Nottingham, UK. He is currently developing metal deposition technologies based on high power fibre and diode lasers and arc-welding technologies. His PhD was on the subject of the effect of polymer based rapid tooling materials on the mechanical properties of injection moulded prototypes. Prior to his PhD research, he worked at Rover and BMW in the Rapid Prototyping and Tooling Department, developing rapid tooling technologies. He has several peer-reviewed publications, has presented at international conferences worldwide, contributed to a book on Rapid Prototyping case studies and is a contributor to the annual state of the industry report produced by Terry Wohlers.