In response to the urgent demand for maritime supply chain capability, capacity, and workforce development for the U.S. Navy, The Barnes Global Advisors (TBGA) and BlueForge Alliance (BFA) are collaborating to support the U.S. Navy Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) Program’s advanced manufacturing initiatives. This partnership will enhance advanced manufacturing strategy, qualification, and certification processes, and provide consultation on investment opportunities that strengthen the nation's maritime industrial base.
Read MoreFrom an early age growing up in south Chicago, Rick Russell was hooked on the space program. He was glued to the TV, watching the Apollo missions, building LEGO® rockets, and witnessing a man walking on the moon. Rick went to the University of Illinois on a scholarship from a steel mill and earned a BS in Metallurgical Engineering. But when all the steel jobs dried up due to the economy, he decided to continue his education, getting his MS degree at the University of Florida.
Read MoreAdditive manufacturing (AM) technologies are the focus of many industries due to the potential benefits they offer in areas such as weight reduction, sustainability benefits, lead time reductions, and cost savings. Despite this focus, there is still significant room for learning around the key questions of, “Can I make this from AM?” and “Should I make this from AM?”
Read MoreThe Barnes Global Advisors (TBGA), a leader in advanced manufacturing consulting and services, is proud to announce the appointment of Christina Kurth as the new Director of Business Development. Christina has extensive career experience, first as a design engineer and aircraft designer, then moving into technical and commercial sales.
Read MoreThe Barnes Global Advisors (TBGA) has been selected by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) through a contract with ARCTOS Technology Solutions to lead an effort to define investments for the use of metal additive manufacturing (AM) in fabricating fracture critical components (FCC).
Read MoreIn our previous article, “RIP 3D Printing. Long Live AM!” we suggested that the paradigm was shifting. It is moving away from the printer OEM being the center of the AM universe towards the part manufacturer using AM to produce products. Recent conversations have led us to double-down on that premise, with reinforcement from data-driven analysis to convey the message that AM is ready to be measured by the same metric the rest of manufacturing is – parts and services.
Read MoreEach spring, nothing sounds better to our Director of Operations, Tierney Barnes, than the crack of the bat to start a new baseball season. She watches or listens to every game of her beloved Atlanta Braves. It isn’t hard to see similarities between baseball and her career in Operations. In fact, it may be one of the main reasons she appreciates it all. Beyond the crack of the bat and the roar of the crowd lies a microcosm of organizational strategies, team dynamics, and collaboration that resonates profoundly within her world of additive manufacturing.
Read MoreThe Barnes Global Advisors (TBGA), a renowned leader in advanced manufacturing (AM) consulting and services, is thrilled to welcome renowned NASA expert Rick Russell to the ADDvisor® team. In over 25 years with NASA, Rick amassed numerous accomplishments and accolades, including assembling and leading the team that authored NASA STD-6030 "Additive Manufacturing Requirements for Spaceflight Systems", perhaps one of the most valuable resources available to the AM space industry.
Read More“Creativity is just connecting things”. This Steve Jobs quote pretty much sums up Arun Ramachandran’s life and career inspiration. “Life is too mysterious and too short to not get curious, learn, and dabble in just about anything and everything”, he quips. Fueled by several interests, and many more passions, Arun seeks and revels in opportunities to learn new things, form new experiences, and connect ideas when it matters to solve complex problems.
Read MoreThe Barnes Global Advisors (TBGA) is announcing the appointment of Dr. Rob Carter to the position of Director of Engineering. In his new role, Rob will become part of TBGA’s leadership, guiding the highly skilled ADDvisor® team in solving complex technical challenges for customers.
Read MoreRonald Reagan’s famously said, “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: I’m from the Government, and I’m here to help.” This hits home with a unique blend of humor and truth. Having spent the first half of my career navigating the intricacies of the Department of Defense (DoD), I’ve witnessed the impact – positive and negative – of policy changes, regulatory activities, bureau-crazy, and the application of taxpayer funding on businesses.
Read MoreThe Barnes Global Advisors (TBGA), a leader in advanced manufacturing (AM) consultancy services, is expanding its Programs team with the addition of Eric Versluys. Eric comes to TBGA with a wealth of program management experience across aerospace, automation, and manufacturing, providing a strong foundation to support TBGA customers in driving advanced manufacturing adoption.
Read MoreThe Barnes Global Advisors (TBGA) were recognized at the Military AM Summit as a finalist for the 2024 Education and Workforce Development Award, presented in partnership with America Makes. This recognition is a testament to TBGA's commitment to advancing additive manufacturing (AM) technologies and fostering a skilled workforce in the United States.
Read MoreMetal 3D printing has attracted significant investment in recent years, with machine sales increasing by over tenfold in the past decade. The industry has witnessed the rise of large multi-laser systems in what 3DPrint.com refers to as the “Laser Wars.” Disruptive companies like Seurat, Velo3D, and VulcanForms have introduced innovative solutions, reshaping the market landscape. Meanwhile, affordable options like MELTIO, Xact Metal, and One Click Metal are democratizing metal 3D printing.
Read MoreIf you can’t make “it” affordably, reliably, and in a timely manner, then you don’t have “it.” Rob Carter might have this mantra on his tombstone someday (hopefully a long time from now). Rob notes that he learned this repeatedly over the course of his career, and he notes, “Now that I am nearing the “greybeard” portion of my career (thanks to Andy Davis for repeatedly pointing that out), I can only wish to pass this on to those coming along after me.”
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