3D Systems appoints new CEO

3D Systems has named Dr Jeffrey A Graves as its new president and CEO.
3D Systems has named Dr Jeffrey A Graves as its new president and CEO.

3D Systems has named Dr Jeffrey A Graves as its new president and CEO.

He replaces Vyomesh Joshi, who announced his retirement in February.

raves joins 3D Systems from MTS Systems, a supplier of high-performance test, simulation and measurement systems, where he served as CEO for the past eight years. Prior to MTS, Graves was CEO of C&D Technologies, a provider of energy storage products for seven years, and served as CEO of KEMET Electronics, a manufacturer of capacitor solutions, for three years.

 ‘Jeff’s financial and operational discipline and precision is a core reason we chose him for this role,’ said Charles McClure, chairman of the board of directors. ‘He has shown that he knows how to organize and focus a business portfolio and streamline an operating model to deliver differentiated solutions to markets.’

‘Digital manufacturing will play a key role in the transformation of manufacturing, and 3D Systems is uniquely positioned with its portfolio of additive manufacturing systems, material science, software and domain expertise to help companies benefit from this transformation,’ Graves said.

This story uses material from 3D Systems, with editorial changes made by Materials Today. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent those of Elsevier.