Methods Machine Tools names Benjamin Fisk GM of 3D additive mfg.

Sudbury, Massachusetts – Methods Machine Tools Inc. has named Benjamin Fisk as general manager of 3D additive manufacturing. Fisk will head Methods 3D, a group comprised of sales, application, and engineering staff to install, manage, and maintain 3D Systems’ printing equipment, labs, and showrooms in Methods’ technology centers across the United States.

 

“Benjamin is an excellent choice to lead our new 3D business,” said Bryon Deysher, president and CEO of Methods Machine Tools Inc. “His extensive experience in both additive manufacturing and precision metalworking will allow us to establish a strong foothold in the 3D printing market and give our customers access to the very latest manufacturing technology for today’s demanding applications.” 

 

Prior to joining Methods, Fisk worked for Pratt and Whitney in East Hartford, Connecticut. He started there in 1998 as a design engineer for Systems Engineering and in 2001 he was promoted to integrated product lead for turbine airfoil applications where he developed comprehensive design and development schedules for F135 military engines. In 2011, he took on the role of technology manager of additive manufacturing, where he led the development and implementation of new additive manufacturing technologies and processes across the company. Since 2013, he served as deputy component integrated product lead at Pratt & Whitney, leading the development and certification of low-pressure compressor gas turbine components.

 

In October 2015, Methods entered into a partner agreement with 3D Systems, a provider of advanced 3D digital design and fabrication solutions, including 3D printers, print materials, and cloud-sourced custom parts. The partnership allows Methods to enhance its portfolio of precision machine tools and solutions for traditional manufacturing with advanced 3D printing solutions for additive manufacturing.