Link3D, a developer of workflow & MES software for additive manufacturing (AM), has announced details of its global expansion with two new appointments.
In response to growing demand from industries including aerospace and defence, automotive, industrial, and oil & gas across Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA) and APAC regions including Japan, South Korea, and Australia, Link3D has brought on board Ilan Solel and Wataru Nishimura as VPs for market growth.
“I am thrilled to have Ilan and Wataru join our team,” says Shane Fox, CEO & Co-founder of Link3D. “They both share our values and focus on innovation with a strong emphasis on enabling customers with initiatives to streamline their additive manufacturing supply chains.”
Solel, a former VP of Sales at from LEO Lane, will be responsible for the company’s growth in EMEA, while Nishimura will take the lead across APAC. Link3D says its global expansion will help OEMs and service bureaus receive local support for their AM workflows in these key regions as the company notes a shift in major industry’s tendency to streamline AM on a global scale to move towards industrialisation.
Solel commented: “OEM’s, service bureaus and other additive manufacturing players are constantly and rapidly expanding their services in order to cope with a growing market demand. Link3D’s modular, configurable and versatile platform is the best partner for such companies. We are 100% focused on maximising value and enhancing our customers offering and business potential.”
Nishimura added: “I am honoured to join Link3D and to work with this team of experts in additive manufacturing field. In APAC OEM’s are expanding AM capacities and deserve the best solution for streamlining their workflows. I am very excited to join this journey to provide customers with the technology crucial to achieve excellence in digital manufacturing.”