3D Printing the Unprintable: An Interview with Elementum 3D CEO Jacob Nuechterlein
3DPrint.com December 14, 2023
We recently had the opportunity to interview Jacob Nuechterlein, CEO of Elementum 3D, about the company’s development of high-performance powders for 3D printing. A former researcher and graduate of the Colorado School of Mines, Nuechterlein founded Elementum to innovate in the field of additive manufacturing (AM). The company employs its proprietary reactive AM (RAM) process, which involves adding micron-sized ceramic particles to metal alloys. This unique method enhances various material properties, including durability, corrosion resistance, fatigue strength, and overall strength.
Elementum 3D has experienced significant growth, now boasting a team of over 50 employees and having secured over $12 million in funding from sources such as the National Science Foundation, AM Ventures, and others. Starting with aluminum, the company has...