Each 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 MoreWith a background as an aerospace structural designer utilizing traditional manufacturing processes, Michael Hayes brings a unique perspective in applying additive manufacturing (AM) technologies. He witnessed the advent of additive manufacturing about 15 years into his 34-year career with Boeing.
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 MoreSometimes life can catch you by surprise. One thing leads to the next and even when you’re not looking, new opportunities can arise. For Allie, it was joining The Barnes Global Advisors and jumping feet first into an industry full of opportunities, potential, and people truly passionate about accelerating technologies in advanced manufacturing.
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 MoreIn article 1 of this series, Kevin Slattery and John Barnes laid out the basic framework for qualification. Subsequently, in article 2, we examined the environment of space, followed by heavy transportation in article 3. In each of these articles, spearheaded by the first, the authors elucidated that the process for qualification is essentially the same. The testing and types of testing may vary based on the expected environment but in all instances, industry wants a repeatable, reliable process. But, why is defense different?
Read MoreAs we read our good friend Joris Peels’ recent series “RIP 3D Printing”, we couldn’t help but conjure up the famous scene from Monty Python and the Holy Grail, “Bring out your dead! But I’m not dead yet.” 3D printing isn’t dead per se. There has always been confusion as to what is 3D printing and how it fits in with the related, but quite different, Additive Manufacturing (AM). 3D printing was a design solution. AM is a manufacturing solution.
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.”
Read MoreThe Barnes Global Advisors (TBGA), a leader in advanced manufacturing (AM) consultancy services, is thrilled to announce the addition of Matthew Crill to the ADDvisor® team. Over 20+ years, Matthew has focused on the successful implementation of cutting-edge material and process solutions in high consequence applications for defense, space, and commercial platforms.
Read MoreEthan spent 7 years with Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, spearheading initiatives that were vital to advancing defense platforms. In The F-35 Program Management Office, he led cross-functional teams that delivered over $1 billion in contract awards, helping modernize advanced technologies and mission systems. His contributions accelerated the development and qualification of metal and polymer additive manufacturing for mission-critical components and systems.
Read MoreWhile this is true for the transportation industry at large, this article will focus on the widely used, yet rarely highlighted rail industry. From its early days chugging along with steam engines to today's cutting-edge solutions driven by diesel, natural gas, and electricity from overhead catenaries or onboard batteries like Wabtec's FLXdrive (check out Figure 1), the world of rail and locomotion technology has undergone quite the transformation.
Read MoreThe Barnes Global Advisors (TBGA) have been awarded the contract to lead TEAM RED, (Thorough Evaluation of AM with Rigorous Expertise and Data) within the America Makes Delta Qualification program. This significant contract is funded by the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) and marks a pivotal moment in advancing additive manufacturing (AM) qualification standards.
Read MoreThe month of September marks one year since Andy turned in his Army civilian ID badge and joined TBGA. Andy’s decision to journey into the “private sector” filled an essential role at TBGA that demonstrates how convening the right people across government, industry, academia, and allied partners can drive the adoption of additive manufacturing (AM) and strengthen our national security.
Read MoreThe Barnes Global Advisors (TBGA), a renowned leader in advanced manufacturing (AM) consulting and services, is delighted to introduce Dr. Richard Grylls as the newest ADDvisor®. Dr. Grylls brings over 25 years of invaluable experience in metal AM systems, processes, materials, and properties to support TBGA's mission of advancing the industrialization of metal additive manufacturing.
Read MoreJohn Barnes guest hosts on SME’s Voices AMplified podcast in several insightful interviews with additive and advanced manufacturing leaders in the industry. Tune in every month for a new perspective.
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