Jennifer Coyne is the Director of Programs at The Barnes Global Advisors (TBGA), where she leads the program management and contracts with a focus on execution, strategy, and quality for deploying advanced manufacturing technologies across commercial industry and government.
Jen holds 8 U.S. patents and serves as the chair of SME's Additive Manufacturing Technical Community Leadership Committee. She is also active in her local community & church, & enjoys raising her young family in Pittsburgh.
The Barnes Global Advisors (TBGA), the additive manufacturing (AM) consultancy based in Pittsburgh, is a pillar of the AM industry. TBGA’s expertise is sought by AM OEMs across the globe, leading adopters of AM technologies, economic development groups, key private-public consortiums, and the Pentagon.
Read MoreArtificial intelligence (AI) is poised to significantly impact metal additive manufacturing (AM). Understanding how one might use AI in AM is challenging because AM experts are not AI experts, nor the other way around. This document introduces AI in AM and guides researchers in accessing relevant literature. It also discusses the hype surrounding AI in AM, the rush to publish peer-reviewed papers that use AI in AM, and the resulting uneven quality of the literature. Conclusions regarding the application of AI in both large and small enterprises are discussed.
Read MoreSenior ADDvisor® Dr. Sean Dobson has been chosen as one of this year's 30 Under 30 honorees by SME. Sean is a tremendous asset to our team, supporting qualification efforts for the Navy, as well as spearheading our upcoming Qualification Video Series - thanks to his "other" passion for filmmaking.
Read MoreEWI, a leading advanced manufacturing and engineering solutions company, announced today a strategic partnership with The Barnes Global Advisors (TBGA) to enhance the resources and expertise available to members of its Additive Manufacturing Consortium (AMC).
Read MoreThe Barnes Global Advisors is pleased to recognize Cynthia Rogers’ appointment as a Senior Communications Strategist. This expanded role recognizes her longstanding contributions and connections to the additive manufacturing industry and her continued efforts to help the industry strategically tell its story.
Read MoreAs additive manufacturing (AM) continues to revolutionize the industrial landscape, Pittsburgh-based consultancy The Barnes Global Advisors (TBGA) is helping shape what that future looks like. As the largest independent AM consultancy in the world, TBGA combines deep technical knowledge with strategic expertise to support manufacturers, institutions, and defense partners in navigating the complexities of AM adoption
Read MoreChristina Kurth’s career journey started the summer she attended Space Camp, propelling her towards a lifelong passion for all things aerospace and a calling to fulfill her ultimate dream of becoming an Astronaut. While the call from NASA hasn’t happened yet, the call from TBGA brought her into a new world where she could apply her passion for flight and design in an entirely new way.
Read MoreThe Barnes Global Advisors (TBGA) has facilitated the formation of the Electron Beam Consortium (EBC), a new initiative to advance the development and industrialization of electron beam powder bed fusion technology. Integral to the launch of the EBC is the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) by its founding members, which establishes the framework for collaboration to drive technological progress across industries that can benefit from electron beam solutions.
Read MoreGrowing up in a small rural town surrounded by the cornfields near DeKalb in Northern Illinois, Dan Hartman never dreamed he would someday be developing and implementing automated manufacturing systems to produce Aerospace and Defense products. From an early age, Dan was always intrigued with all things mechanical – how they worked and how they were made.
Read MoreAs additive manufacturing (AM) continues to rapidly reshape the manufacturing landscape, one engineering firm has emerged as a leader in accelerating this transformation. The Barnes Global Advisors (TBGA), based in Pittsburgh, PA, acts as the largest independent AM consultancy, providing specialized expertise across materials, systems, process economics, digital, supply chain, sustainability life cycle assessments, workforce development, and advanced manufacturing strategy.
Read MoreNikki joined TBGA in 2023 to assist The Barnes Global Advisors (TBGA) team with project setup and process implementation. By 2024, she transitioned into a full-time role as Project & Accounting Manager, where she has been instrumental in driving growth across the business and financial operations. Today, Nikki serves as the Associate Director of Operations, overseeing and managing all aspects of the business operations.
Read MoreThe Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology(CCAT) is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with The Barnes Global Advisors (TBGA) aimed to transform the training landscape across the Northeast. Together, CCAT and TBGA will develop robust training programs using the TBGA Additive Manufacturing Training. This initiative aims to deliver comprehensive TBGA Additive Manufacturing training across the region through 5-10 partner organizations.
Read MoreLaunched by Allegheny County Airport Authority, Neighborhood 91 (N91) is the world’s first dedicated additive manufacturing (AM) industrial campus. As such, it represents a unique step forward for the 3D printing industry. Situated near Pittsburgh International Airport, it unites every stage of the AM supply chain in one collaborative ecosystem. This initiative, built on Pittsburgh’s industrial heritage and technological strengths, is a testament to the region’s commitment to innovation and economic growth.
Read More“It’s not what you know – it’s who you know.” There is truth in that statement. Not in the cronyistic sense, but in a healthy way that helps us be more effective as designers and manufacturers. As I reflect on my first year at The Barnes Global Advisors and look back on my career, I see a common thread and theme that have driven my career; service to our nation, and building relationships and community for a common purpose.
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