FREE WEBINAR

THURSDAY MARCH 20TH

2:00 – 3:00 EST

Catalysis is the global leader in additive manufactured tooling innovation. They are leading the charge in bringing additive manufacturing to the thermoforming, foam part manufacturing, and other industries. Catalysis’ 3D printed tooling is manufactured for a fraction of the time and cost of traditional tooling, with the added benefit of providing higher durability and quality when compared to other low-cost options.

In manufacturing, tool cost and lead times may determine whether a project can make it off the ground. Catalysis Additive Tooling aims to provide a low cost tooling alternative at half the time of an aluminum tool, while providing the strength needed to form thousands of parts. In this webinar, speakers will discuss where this additive manufactured tooling fits within the thermoforming, foam part manufacturing, and other industries. There are many ways to manufacture a part, and it’s important to understand that each has their own strengths and weaknesses.

In this webinar, we will talk about:

• Thermoforming Tooling (heavy gauge/cut-sheet)
• Jigs & Fixtures
• Foam part manufacturing
• Compression molding tooling (NVH barrier)

Darrell Stafford
Catalysis Additive Tooling

Darrell is a Mechanical Engineer with over 31 years of experience at Honda of America Mfg. Over the course of his career with Honda, Darrell worked in Auto Assembly and Equipment Development before ultimately wrapping up his last five years with the company serving as the Honda North America Lead for Additive Manufacturing across all Honda Business Teams (Styling, Development, Manufacturing, Tooling, End Life Parts).

Darrell will discuss:

• Agenda
• Technology Overview
• Q&A

Chris Gagliano
Pennsylvania College of Technology

Christopher Gagliano, Director of the Plastics Innovation & Resource Center (PIRC), has worked for Pennsylvania College of Technology for 13 years.  Prior to Penn College, he worked in the heavy gauge thermoforming industry for 25 years in various capacities including manufacturing, quality, tooling, engineering and technical sales. 

In his current role, Mr. Gagliano works with clients ranging from entrepreneurs to global corporations to support their Research & Development and training needs.  He is part of the Workforce Development team responsible for curriculum and computer-based training module development in support of plastics apprenticeship programs.

Mr. Gagliano is a member of the SPE Thermoforming Division and Association of Rotational Molders (ARM).

Chris will discuss:

• Thermoforming training
• Lower cost, quicker way to get better parts

Anthony Lewis
CCMI

Anthony Lewis is originally from Victor, NY, and holds an undergraduate degree from Buffalo State College. His professional career began at Bank of America, where he worked as a customer service representative before transitioning into sales, refinancing, and eventually a department lead role.

Seeking a change of pace, he moved from Buffalo, NY, and joined CCMI—a family-founded small business. Driven by a passion for revitalizing the company, he took on the challenge of rebuilding and growing the business. Now, with 21 years at CCMI, he continues to play a key role in its success.

Outside of work, he enjoys spending time outdoors and has a passion for hunting, snow skiing, and being on the water. He is also a dedicated family person, married with two children—a 12-year-old daughter and a one-year-old son.

Anthony will discuss:

• Being a user of a 3D printed tool
• Catalysis is a great option for cost & time savings
• One-stop-shop capability

Jack Stafford
Catalysis Additive Tooling

Jack has over 10 years of 3D Printing/Manufacturing experience & is well-rounded in his knowledge of 3D Printing, Tooling and many different types of manufacturing processes. His knowledge and expertise in 3D Printing & manufacturing processes is highly valued at Catalysis. This knowledge allows him to think outside the box to combine 3D printing and Manufacturing for all sizes of tooling. Jack handles quoting, project and design management, CNC operation and sales. He manages the bulk of the thermoforming and layup tooling at Catalysis. 

Jack will discuss:

• Thermoforming (heavy gauge/cut-sheet)
• Jigs & Fixtures

Eric Nickell
Catalysis Additive Tooling

With a decade of computer-based design and drafting experience and 5 years of 3D printed tooling knowledge, Eric brings experience to the design and project management teams at Catalysis. Eric acts as the bridge between the design team and upper management. He also handles project engineering, quoting, project and design management, 3D scanning, and customer relations. Eric manages all foam part manufacturing and compression mold tooling (NVH barrier) at Catalysis, as well as thermoform tooling and CNC trim fixtures.

Eric will discuss:

• Foam part manufacturing
• Compression forming (for NVH barrier)