Niklas Anderson

About Niklas Anderson

I\'m passionate about driving innovation in the aerospace and defense industries. As a Technical Sales Representative at Formlabs, I leverage additive manufacturing to empower clients in these sectors (and more!), with a specific focus on unmanned systems & robotics. My strong background in mechanical design and analysis, combined with over five years of experience in advanced manufacturing, gives me a keen eye for supporting burgeoning startups. I thrive on collaborating with pioneering companies to transform ambitious concepts into tangible successes, drawing on extensive experience in research, leadership, and hands-on project development.During my time at Purdue University, I gained extensive experience in mechanical design, simulation, and team leadership. My capstone project, a fully autonomous VTOL unmanned aerial vehicle, provided invaluable hands-on experience across electrical systems design, PCB development, software engineering, and AI systems, in addition to mechanical design. As President of the Purdue ROV Team during my senior year, I guided a large group of engineering undergraduates through the full lifecycle of designing, manufacturing, and testing complex robotic systems. I also conducted research on topics like in-space additive manufacturing, advanced filtration systems, and nanoscale simulation and physics modeling, building a strong foundation in cutting-edge engineering.

Experience

1. Formlabs

   Present

Education

• Purdue University

  Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

  2021 — 2025

• Benet Academy

  High School Diploma