Medical Device and Industrial Sector Leader Joins Board of the Originator of Software-based 3D Post-Processing 

BUFFALO, NY, USA and MOUGIN, FR – July 16, 2024 – PostProcess Technologies Inc., the first and only provider of automated and intelligent post-printing solutions for industrial 3D printing, announced today that Sam Heleba, MBA has joined their Board of Directors. Mr. Heleba will be serving on the board alongside other seasoned executives, who help guide the company with insights from their decades of pattern recognition developed from building and leading a variety of successful companies.

With over four decades of experience in the medical device and industrial sectors, Mr. Heleba emerges as a transformative force driving innovation and excellence. Currently President & CEO of Nissha Medical Technologies, headquartered in Buffalo, NY, USA, with nine device manufacturing plants worldwide, he also serves as Executive Vice President for the Medical Technologies Business Unit (MTBU) for Nissha Co. Ltd., a Japanese publicly held company based in Kyoto, Japan (TSE:7915). His visionary leadership and steadfast commitment to pioneering innovation continue to redefine industry standards and shape the future of the market.

Mr. Heleba’s career began with a position in Research & Development and Operations at Morton Thiokol, where his innate passion for innovation ignited. Advancing through crucial sales and marketing roles at Grace, Sam developed his expertise, preparing him for impactful global endeavors. His tenure as Director of Marketing at TYCO Healthcare (Covidien) showcased his ability to navigate complex landscapes and drive strategic growth initiatives.

A graduate of the University of Vermont, Sam holds a B.A. in Chemistry, complemented by an MBA from Babson College, solidifying his multifaceted skill set and strategic acumen. Mr. Heleba has orchestrated over 25 strategic acquisitions throughout his career, catalyzing growth and expansion across both industrial and medical manufacturing.

“We are thrilled to welcome Sam to our board of directors,” commented Jeff Mize, PostProcess CEO, “His expertise and track record of driving strategic growth in both the medical device and industrial sectors will be invaluable assets to PostProcess’s Board as we navigate the complexities of our industry and pursue new avenues of innovation.”

Mr. Heleba expressed his excitement about joining the Board, stating, “I am excited to join the board of Post Process in support of Jeff Mize and his team. Their technology and innovation are what attracted me to not only invest in the company but lend my help in fostering its growth.”

Buffalo, NY, USA, and Mougins, France, July 12, 2024 — NY Ventures, a program of Empire State Development, has placed their fourth investment in PostProcess Technologies, a leading provider of automated and intelligent post-printing solutions for additive manufacturing. This injection of capital marks a significant milestone in PostProcess Technologies’ Series C funding round.

NY Ventures’ decision to make an additional investment in PostProcess Technologies reflects its commitment to fostering technological innovation and driving economic growth within the state of New York. By supporting forward-thinking companies like PostProcess Technologies, NY Ventures aims to cultivate a thriving ecosystem of entrepreneurship and industry leadership in advanced manufacturing.

PostProcess Technologies has distinguished itself as a trailblazer in the additive manufacturing industry, pioneering cutting-edge solutions that streamline and optimize post-processing for 3D printed parts. Their innovative technology, powered by advanced software and automation, addresses critical challenges in post-processing, including support removal, surface finishing, and resin removal.

PostProcess Technologies plans to use the Series C funding to further enhance its product offerings, expand its market reach, and continue to build the infrastructure to rapidly scale the company. The additional investment from NY Ventures will play a pivotal role in propelling the company towards its strategic objectives and extending its position as the market leader in post-printing automation.

Empire State Development Commissioner Hope Knight said, “We are excited to support the continued growth of Post Process in Buffalo, a company that is helping to advance additive manufacturing into mainstream production. It is companies like Post Process that are helping to reshape the future of Western NY as a hub of innovation. NY Ventures is among one of many programs that ESD has to offer to provide support to innovative companies across the state.”

“We are thrilled with the continued support of NY Ventures as we enter this exciting phase of growth,” said Jeff Mize, CEO of PostProcess Technologies. “This investment underscores the significance of our technology in revolutionizing the additive manufacturing landscape. It will allow us to continue to attract the best & brightest talent and capitalize on new opportunities to drive innovation at an accelerated pace.”

With this investment, NY Ventures is reaffirming its dedication to advancing New York’s position as a global hub for entrepreneurship and technology-driven innovation.

About Empire State Development:
Empire State Development (ESD) is New York’s chief economic development agency. The mission of ESD is to promote a vigorous and growing economy, encourage the creation of new job and economic opportunities, increase revenues to the State and its municipalities, and achieve stable and diversified local economies. Through the use of loans, grants, tax credits and other forms of financial assistance, ESD strives to enhance private business investment and growth to spur job creation and support prosperous communities across New York State. ESD is also the primary administrative agency overseeing the New York State Regional Economic Development Councils and the marketing of “I LOVE NY,” the State’s iconic tourism brand. For more information on Regional Councils and Empire State Development, please visit www.regionalcouncils.ny.gov and www.esd.ny.gov.

Buffalo, NY, USA, and Mougins, France – July 11, 2024 — PostProcess Technologies, the pioneer in automated and intelligent post-processing solutions for additive manufacturing (AM), is proud to announce another significant milestone with one of the world’s leading consumer technology companies. The globally recognized tech innovator has recently acquired their 20th solution, the new PostProcess DEMI X 520™ for Resin Removal, the latest in PostProcess’s line of Submerged Vortex Cavitation™ solutions. This purchase solidifies a strong and expansive partnership that has our solutions optimizing post-printing operations at six prototyping labs across the U.S. and Europe.

This latest purchase highlights the tech giant’s strong trust and confidence in PostProcess Technologies’ advanced post-printing systems, celebrated for their precision, efficiency, and automation. By integrating nearly the entire range of PostProcess solutions, this customer has greatly enhanced their additive manufacturing capabilities, boosting productivity and creating a safer and more sustainable environment across their many global locations.

This global tech leader, known for their cutting-edge products and innovation, has been leveraging PostProcess Technologies’ solutions to streamline their additive manufacturing processes. The relationship, which began several years ago, has grown steadily as the company continues to expand its AM capabilities globally. The deployment of the 20th solution is a testament to PostProcess Technologies’ ability to deliver consistent, high-quality post-printing performance that meets the demanding needs of rapidly growing prototyping operations.

PostProcess Technologies’ suite of solutions offers a comprehensive approach to post-printing, encompassing support removal, surface finishing, excess powder removal, and resin removal, all powered by proprietary AUTOMAT3D® software. The software’s intelligent algorithms enable optimal post-processing by adapting to various geometries and materials, ensuring that the customer’s additive manufacturing operations remain at the forefront of efficiency and quality.

“We are excited to mark this milestone with a globally recognized technology leader,” said Jeff Mize, CEO of PostProcess Technologies. “Their ongoing investment in our solutions underscores the pivotal role of advanced post-printing technology in driving quicker innovation. We are eager to continue supporting their success and gaining invaluable input based on their daily usage of our solutions. They have plans to add our solutions to additional prototyping facilities and eventually incorporate our connected solutions into upcoming manufacturing applications.”

PostProcess Technologies remains committed to advancing the state of post-printing technology and supporting its customers in achieving unparalleled levels of manufacturing excellence. As the industry continues to evolve, PostProcess Technologies is dedicated to providing scalable, intelligent solutions that meet the complex needs of global leaders in technology and beyond.

Buffalo, NY, USA, and Mougins, France, May 21, 2024 — PostProcess Technologies, the pioneer in automated post-processing solutions for additive manufacturing, proudly announces a significant milestone — winning its 500th customer, Lucid Motors in California. This achievement underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to delivering solutions that solve significant post-processing pain points, providing unmatched service to deliver high customer satisfaction, and revolutionizing the additive manufacturing industry through innovative technology developments.

Since its inception, PostProcess Technologies has been at the forefront of reshaping the post-processing landscape, offering cutting-edge solutions designed to streamline and optimize the entire additive manufacturing workflow. The company has garnered widespread acclaim and trust from customers in North America, the UK and Europe based on its focus on safety, efficiency, consistency and scalability – performance factors unattainable with manual post-printing. To date, PostProcess’s largest customer is a technology giant that currently employs a robust suite of 19 PostProcess solutions at 5 different additive labs.

Lucid Motors purchased PostProcess’ largest Resin Removal solution, the DEMI 4100 to pair with their large format NEO 800 SLA printers. With the DEMI 4100, Lucid is able to optimize their resin removal workflow and significantly reduce the use of other dangerous solvents, like IPA.

“It is rewarding to reach this important milestone and we are grateful for our customers’ continued input, support and trust,” said Jeff Mize, CEO of PostProcess Technologies. “This achievement is a testament to the dedication of our team and the transformative impact of our technology in the additive manufacturing industry.” PostProcess Technologies’ software-driven solutions leverage advanced algorithms and machine learning capabilities to deliver unparalleled results in post-processing for support removal, resin removal, and surface finishing. By automating traditionally labor-intensive and time-consuming tasks, the company empowers manufacturers to accelerate production cycles, enhance product quality, reduce operational costs and provide a safer working environment.  

The vast majority of PostProcess customers are currently using PostProcess solutions for prototyping applications. Growth of automated post-processing solutions will further accelerate as additive manufacturing is utilized in production applications. Additionally, the company  expects accelerated growth through their entry into the APAC market combined with the launch of their 5th technology family for gross depowdering. These efforts, alongside additional growth strategies, position the company to continue to rapidly expand their highly satisfied, blue-chip customer base. 

Buffalo, NY, US, February 15, 2024 – PostProcess Technologies, the pioneer of automated post-processing solutions for additive manufacturing, is thrilled to announce the issuance of its 40th patent. The US patent office issued PostProcess US Pat. No. 11,890,817 entitled “System And Method Of Manufacturing An Additively Manufactured Object” for their CONNECT3D® Software Platform. This marks a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to innovation and technological advancement.

The latest patent underscores PostProcess Technologies’ dedication to revolutionizing post-processing within additive manufacturing. The innovative combination of software, hardware, and chemistry stands as a cornerstone in the company’s automated offerings, emphasizing its dedication to advancing industry standards. 

“We are immensely proud to reach this milestone of 40 patents,” said Frank Kozak, General Counsel for PostProcess Technologies. “This achievement underscores our relentless pursuit of innovation and our dedication to delivering game-changing solutions to our customers. With each patent, we further advance  our position as the leader in automated post-processing technology.” 

PostProcess Technologies’ patented solutions solve major customer pain points  in post-processing, including support removal, surface finishing, powder removal and resin removal. By automating these labor-intensive and time-consuming tasks, manufacturers can significantly improve efficiency, consistency, quality and safety in their additive manufacturing operations.

“As we celebrate this milestone, we remain committed to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in post-processing technology,” added Jeff Mize, CEO of PostProcess Technologies. “We will continue to invest in research and development to bring even more groundbreaking solutions to market, like our recently released DEMI X 520™ for Resin Removal and DEMI X 520™ for Dental Resin removal. We’re committed to empowering manufacturers to unlock the full potential of additive manufacturing.”

With its 40th patent, PostProcess Technologies reaffirms its position as a trailblazer in the additive manufacturing  industry, driving innovation and shaping the future of automated post-processing.

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