Stephanie Hendrixson Editor-in-Chief
Stephanie (Monsanty) Hendrixson reports on 3D printing technology and applications as editor-in-chief for Additive Manufacturing. She is also host of , a video series that highlights unique, unusual and weird 3D printed parts, and host and creator of the .
Stephanie got her start in manufacturing media in 2012, through an internship with AM's sister publication , and continues to contribute to MMS as a guest blogger. In 2019 Stephanie was named among Temboo’s . She is the local ambassador for the . In 2023, Stephanie served as Industry track leader for Women in Printing’s TIPE Conference and delivered ; she previously co-presented at .
Stephanie holds a B.A. in English literature and history from the University of Mount Union, as well as an M.A. in professional writing from the University of Cincinnati. She currently serves on the UC Professional Writing Advisory Board. Stephanie is an avid runner, food enthusiast and sourdough baker. She lives in Ohio with her husband Paul and rescue cats Artemis and Freya.
How Avid Product Development Creates Efficiencies in High-Mix, Low-Volume Additive Manufacturing
Contract manufacturer Avid Product Development (a Lubrizol company) has developed strategies to streamline part production through 3D printing so its engineering team can focus on development, design, assembly and other services.
Read More5 Trends in 3D Printed Injection Mold Tooling
3D printing has moved beyond conformal cooling, and is now being applied to injection molds more broadly. Observations on additively manufactured mold tooling from the Plastics Technology Expo — PTXPO 2025.
WatchBMW Group Vehicle to Adopt 3D Printed Center Console
A vehicle coming to market in 2027 will include a center console carrier manufactured through polymer robot-based large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM).
Read More3D Printed Spine Implants Made From PEEK Now in Production
Medical device manufacturer Curiteva is producing two families of spinal implants using a proprietary process for 3D printing porous polyether ether ketone (PEEK).
Read More7 Takeaways on 3D Printing As a Pathway to Polymer’s Future
The Cleveland section of SPE hosted “Additive Manufacturing: Printing the Path for the Future” on October 17, 2024. Speakers signaled where AM is and where it is headed with session topics ranging from pellet-based 3D printing to qualification and commercialization of additively manufactured products.
Read MoreNPE 2024: Additive Manufacturing Assisting, Advancing Plastics Processing
Exhibitors and presenters at the plastics show emphasized 3D printing as a complement and aid to more traditional production processes.
Read MoreBeyond Prototypes: 8 Ways the Plastics Industry Is Using 3D Printing
Plastics processors are finding applications for 3D printing around the plant and across the supply chain. Here are 8 examples to look for at NPE2024.
Read More3D Printing Workshop Returns for NPE2024: The Plastics Show
The speaker lineup has been announced for this event highlighting the use of 3D printing in the plastics industry.
Read MoreContest Seeks Cool Industrial 3D Printed Parts
The Cool Parts Showcase is seeking innovative 3D printed parts. Enter by May 30.
Read MoreLarge-Format “Cold” 3D Printing With Polypropylene and Polyethylene
Israeli startup Largix has developed a production solution that can 3D print PP and PE without melting them. Its first test? Custom tanks for chemical storage.
Read More3D Printing Helps Close the Loop for Armor’s Circular Economy
Manufacturing 3D printing filament was first a way for Armor to recycle its own reclaimed plastic waste. But now, this ´óÏó´«Ã½ unit is helping to close the loop on sustainability for plastic 3D printed products.
Read MoreAutomated 3D Printing at Evco: Composites, Cobots, Email and More
Injection molder Evco has long seen the importance of industrial automation for plastics processing. Its latest automation feat? A cobot-tended cell of 3D printers for manufacturing fixtures and customer products unattended.
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