Ed Tackett

About Ed Tackett

I\'m a passionate technologist with 30+ years of experience advancing additive manufacturing and digital inventory solutions. At Würth Additive Group, I help manufacturers adopt scalable, secure, on-demand 3D printing workflows that reduce downtime and optimize global supply chains.My career has spanned technical leadership, workforce development, and AM safety—previously leading programs at the University of Louisville\'s AMCC, UC Irvine, and other institutions. I\'m especially focused on LPBF and metal AM safety, NFPA compliance, and enabling digital part authentication through platforms like DIS.I’ve been featured in SME, Additive Manufacturing Media, and Forbes, and continue to speak, write, and consult on the intersection of additive manufacturing, operational readiness, and industrial innovation.Let’s build the future of distributed manufacturing—safely and efficiently.

Experience

1. Additive Manufacturing Lead Technologist

   Würth Additive Group

   Jan 2023 — Present · Greenwood, IN, US

Education

• San Diego City College

  Associate's degree, Automated Equipment Technology

  1992

• National University

  Technology Management Studies

  2011

• Redding University

  Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Technology Management Studies

• Southern Nevada Vocational Technical Center

  Culinary Arts/Chef Training

  1982 — 1984

Skills

• Manufacturing
• Robotics
• Cad
• Project Management
• Solidworks
• Grants
• Materials Science
• Model Making
• Grant Management
• Fdm
• Program Management
• Sla
• Machine Tools
• Proposal Writing
• Curriculum Development
• Grant Writing
• Technology Management
• Rendering
• Cad/Cam
• Additive Manufacturing
• Adult Education
• Plastics
• 3d Printing
• Product Design
• Research
• Sls
• Non-Profit Administration
• Product Development
• Physics
• Sketching
• Rapid Prototyping
• Process Engineering
• Industrial Design
• Curriculum Design
• Composites
• Machining
• Design for Manufacturing
• Teaching
• R&D
• Casting