3Degrees
Started by Mike Vasquez, PhD in 2012 3Degrees is a Chicago based consulting company focused on 3D Printing and Materials Science. Our mission is to educate, empower, and train organizations to achieve success with 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing. 3Degrees applies unmatched materials expertise to this dynamic and complex industry to help clients solve problems, overcome uncertainty and win.
Team
Mike Vasquez, PhD
FOUNDER & CEO
Mike is a 3D Printing expert and is a trusted advisor to some of the top companies in the industry. He has worked side-by-side with machine manufacturers, material producers and end users in the sector. Mike consults on identifying novel applications, testing new materials and developing frameworks to maximize manufacturing efficiency and boost ROI. He completed his PhD in Additive Manufacturing at Loughborough University and received both his bachelors and master's degrees from MIT in Materials Science and Engineering.
Jim Barkley
Chief Technology Officer
Jim leads the software development and deployment of the TRACEAM software system. He has held leadership roles at the MITRE Corporation and the Digital Design and
Manufacturing Institute, and Ekta (a company in which he founded) since completing his BS in Computer Science from UC-Boulder and Masters of System Design from MIT.
Reginald Hollins
Marketing Consultant
Reggie is a third-year, marketing major at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He moderates and advertises the 3Degrees Discussions YouTube page and the company website. His interests are marketing, advertising, analytics, customer engagement, and helping others.
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