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Alex Huckstepp

Alex Huckstepp

Uptooling USA Manufacturers

San Francisco Bay Area, California
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Orinda, California
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Joined December 2024
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Alex Huckstepp is a visionary leader and entrepreneur in advanced manufacturing, with a strong focus on additive manufacturing (3D printing) and robotics. He has consistently held roles in business development, sales, and marketing for highly technical companies, including Carbon, Digital Alloys, and Machina Labs. His expertise spans from polymer and metal 3D printing to robotic sheet metal forming for aerospace applications. youtube+3
With a strong foundation in Mechanical Engineering and Product Development Engineering from the University of Southern California, Alex combines deep technical understanding with strategic business acumen. He has contributed to significant discussions and publications on the industrial application of 3D printing, software for manufacturing, and supply chain resilience. rocketreach+3
Currently, as co-founder of Uptool and an advisor at Omni Venture Labs, Alex is dedicated to 'uptooling USA manufacturers' by developing software solutions that enhance efficiency and competitiveness for machine shops. He also created USAMachineShops.com, an initiative to connect individuals with local machine shops, underscoring his commitment to strengthening American manufacturing and fostering local industry partnerships. nitter+3

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3D Printing Software Categories & AM Workflow

May 1, 2020

Discusses the different categories of 3D printing software (CAD, CAE, CAM, MES/ERP, QA & Security) and how they fit into the additive manufacturing workflow, highlighting leading companies and tools in each area.

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The 3D Printing Industry Will Be Reshaped

May 1, 2020

Examines how economic shifts, such as recessions, impact the 3D printing industry and how companies adapt their R&D and product development strategies.

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How Digital Alloys is Persevering Through The Pandemic

April 1, 2020

Details how Digital Alloys navigated the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on the impact on hardware startups and strategies for perseverance.

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How Coronavirus Impacts Future Supply Chains

March 1, 2020

Analyzes the effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) on global supply chains, manufacturing operations, and component inventories, and potential long-term implications.

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What Metals Can You Print?

March 1, 2020

Part of Digital Alloys' guide to metal additive manufacturing, this article explores the variety of metals that can be printed and their selection based on cost, performance, and manufacturability.

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CLIP and the Future of Additive Manufacturing in Automotive

February 1, 2016

Co-authored a whitepaper discussing how Carbon's CLIP technology is creating new opportunities for additive manufacturing in the automotive industry, focusing on design freedom, part consolidation, and material innovation.

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