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Andre Wegner

Andre Wegner

CEO at Authentise, Chair of Digital Manufacturing at Singularity University

London, England
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Sunnyvale, California
Joined February 2025

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Summary

Andre Wegner is a visionary entrepreneur in digital manufacturing, having founded Authentise to deliver data-driven workflow management software. His leadership focuses on enhancing agility and building future-ready systems for additive manufacturing, leveraging AI-powered solutions for process automation. authentise+2
He is a recognized thought leader in additive manufacturing and Industry 4.0, serving as Chair of Digital Manufacturing at Singularity University. He frequently speaks at events and his insights have been featured in major publications like BBC News and MIT Technology Review, advocating for innovation and the digital thread. stellarcapacity+2
Andre is deeply involved in securing digital manufacturing processes, holding a patent for a system that uses streaming designs and machine code for intellectual property protection and remote integrity control. His research also extends to cyberphysical security in Industry 4.0. americamakes+1
Before his ventures in digital manufacturing, Andre had a strong background in finance and international development, managing venture funds in West Africa and supporting capital raises in India. This experience provided him with a broad business perspective that he applies to his current roles. theorg+1

Work

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Writing

CoLabโ€™s $21m Series B Demonstrates Failure Of PLM To Engage

May 1, 2024

An analysis of CoLab Software's Series B funding round and its implications for Product Lifecycle Management (PLM).

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Is Tech Soft 3Dโ€™s Actify Acquisition A Carta Moment?

May 1, 2024

An article discussing Tech Soft 3D's acquisition of Actify and its potential impact on the industry.

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Googleโ€™s Intrinsic Promise Of Democratizing Robots May Fall Short

May 1, 2023

An article exploring the challenges Google X spinout faces in making robotic programming accessible.

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What Nvidiaโ€™s New Text-To-3D Means For Engineering & Product Design

November 1, 2022

An examination of the implications of Nvidia's Magic3D technology for engineering and manufacturing, especially concerning generative AI.

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With A New Executive Director, 3MF Strengthens The Digital Thread For Additive Manufacturing

November 1, 2022

An article discussing how changes in leadership at 3MF are strengthening the open-source file format for additive manufacturing.

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USPTO Approves Authentise Secure Streaming and Monitoring Patent for Digital Manufacturing

March 1, 2019

An article detailing the approval of Authentise's patent 'System, method and Program Product for Digital Production Management,' which enables streaming designs or machine code directly into manufacturing devices for IP protection, remote integrity control, and in-process amendments.

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A New Approach to Cyberphysical Security in Industry 4.0

A publication focusing on a new paradigm to limit and protect information flows to internal and subcontracted factory floor devices, complementing perimeter security to secure manufacturing in Industry 4.0.

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Notes

JPJames Pagesaid
AWAndre Wegner
has made a recognizable positive impact on the software side of additive manufacturing through their startup.

Dec 12, 2025

JPJames Pagesaid they've seen
AWAndre Wegner
significantly improve materials or energy efficiency for manufacturing operations.

Nov 13, 2025

SMSimon McCaldinsaid that if they wanted advice about running a manufacturing business,
AWAndre Wegner
would be among their first calls.

Nov 13, 2025

SMSimon McCaldinsaid they would trust
AWAndre Wegner
to lead an advanced team on a cutting-edge additive manufacturing project.

Aug 5, 2025