About

Izhar Medalsy

Izhar Medalsy is an experienced capable and innovative business, operations, technology and product development executive with extensive optical and polymer science expertise. Medalsy formerly served as director of business development and product management at Wyatt Technology, a world leader in light scattering technology. Medalsy has held marketing and scientific roles at Bruker and was responsible for the development and marketing of Bruker’s latest Bio Atomic Force Microscope.

Dr. Kevin McAlea

Kevin is a 3D printing pioneer with nearly three decades of relevant technical and business experience.  He helped develop the first commercial plastic powder printer at DTM Corporation in the early 1990s.  Following DTM’s acquisition by 3D Systems in 2001, he worked in numerous international sales and marketing and general management roles for nearly 20 years, helping establish 3D Systems as an industry leader.   Most recently, he managed 3D Systems’ global medical and metal businesses.   He is passionate about advancing 3D printing state-of-the-art and developing new applications, particularly emerging manufacturing opportunities.

Blake Teipel, PH.D.

Blake is the chief executive officer of Essentium, Inc., where he is responsible for managing the company’s fast-growing business across the world. Essentium is pioneering multiple 3D printing technologies that remove the current limitations surrounding additive manufacturing, allowing factory floors everywhere to be transformed.

In his role as CEO, Blake’s strategy is focused on innovation in both materials and production platforms, disrupting traditional manufacturing processes by bringing strength and speed together, at scale, with a no-compromise material set. Blake’s team delivers industrial solutions for the world’s top manufacturers enabling them to shift the role of additive manufacturing from prototyping to full scale production. Under Blake’s leadership, Essentium raised $22.2M in Series A funding, one of the largest A-rounds in the history of additive manufacturing. Prior to his role at Essentium, Inc., he was co-founder and CTO at a predicate company, Essentium Materials, which was awarded the SME Innovation Grand Prize in 2016 for its unique electromagnetic welding technology, which is currently scaling.

In addition to co-founding Essentium Materials in 2013, Blake co-founded TriFusion Devices, a 3D printed medical device venture aimed at custom, high-strength applications in the biomedical and sporting goods industries. Since inception, TriFusion has printed and shipped more than 2,000 bespoke medical devices to clinicians across North America.

Prior to Essentium, Blake was a senior engineer at Caterpillar Global Work Tools and Services where he helped develop Hydraulic Hammers which were manufactured in Waco, TX and sold worldwide. Blake also had a short stint at John Deere Power Systems where he worked as an engine engineer with design responsibility for sub-systems for iT4 off-highway diesel engines.

Blake holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Texas A&M University and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Colorado State University. Blake holds several pending and awarded patents and has published numerous peer-reviewed journal articles. In his free time, he enjoys wood working, golf, and spending time with his family.

Elisa Teipel, PH.D.

Elisa Teipel is the chief technology officer of Essentium, Inc. Elisa is responsible for customer-centric innovation by leading cross-functional engineering teams for new products and services to digitally transform businesses and disrupt the traditional manufacturing market.

In her role as CTO, Elisa is focused on new technologies to enable complete and no comprise 3D printing solutions that remove the barriers of speed, strength, and scale to accelerate industrial scale additive manufacturing.

Elisa brings more than a decade of experience in materials innovation and has secured millions of dollars of funded research to advance materials development for the industry. As Essentium’s principal investigator (PI) for projects funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), Elisa has successfully completed SBIR Phase II projects.

Prior to her current role, Elisa served as CDO and COO for Essentium, where she led operations alongside and technology research efforts. During this time, Elisa directed large scale projects with aerospace, consumer goods, and automotive OEMs and suppliers to ensure successful commercialization of materials and technology.

Elisa’s background not only includes material development and generating patent applications for new technologies using waste streams, her experience also extends to sustainable community development including working for the Earth Institute at Columbia University, as well as overseas with the offices of three former First Ladies.

Elisa holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from CU Boulder where she studied engineering systems which transcend multi-disciplinary boundaries of manufacturing, entrepreneurship, commerce, civic systems, infrastructure, and development. Elisa also holds a masters with an emphasis in materials and manufacturing from Baylor University, and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Colorado State University. Elisa received the Commercialization Rising Star Award, Research Valley Partnership, in 2015 and 1st place in the U.S. / Finalist Young Persons’ World Lecture Competition, Ins. of Materials Minerals and Mining in 2011.

Kelly Spivey

Kelly Spivey is the Interim Chief Financial officer of Essentium, Inc. Kelly is responsible to provide financial expertise and advice to the CEO and the Executive Board as well as to keep the Company’s management abreast of its financial status. She oversees the Accounting and Finance areas of the organization ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting principles (GAAP).

In her role as CFO, Kelly is focused on consistently analyzing the financial data and presenting financial reports accurately and promptly. She manages cash flow forecasting by working in partnership with various departments. Kelly is responsible to ensure policies and procedures are following appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements. She develops plans to address areas of opportunity to maximize the Company’s financial health and stability, and she sets strategies and goals for the Finance department.

Kelly brings extensive leadership experience across a variety of industries. Kelly was Global Controller of CreateMe, a fashion and technology company, where she led all aspects of accounting and reporting across the United States, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, China, and Colombia. Additionally, Kelly has been the Head of Technical Reporting for Scottish American Capital, where she was responsible for overseeing the external audit process, developing tax strategy–which resulted in a 40% saving–and leading valuation and capital strategy projects. Other highlights of Kelly’s experience include leading the internal audit function for Cadbury Schweppes PLC for North and South America. Kelly has also led the Customer Service Function for Dr Pepper/Seven Up, which had nine teams and over 100 employees responsible for logistics and their revenue cycle from order to cash. Additionally, while at Dr Pepper/Seven Up she chartered and led a project to improve the effectiveness of a $200 million marketing process by implementing a feedback mechanism on the promotional activity. Kelly began her career in a Big 4 equivalent.

Lewis Simms

Lewis Simms is a seasoned marketing professional at the forefront of the additive manufacturing (3D printing) industry. With a wealth of experience, Lewis currently holds the position of Vice President of Global Marketing, where he spearheads the management and development of strategic service products, 3D printers, materials, and software. His leadership is pivotal in serving key markets, including aerospace, technology, energy, automotive, and medical industries.

With a keen understanding of market dynamics and emerging technologies, Lewis drives innovation and strategic initiatives to ensure his company remains competitive and at the forefront of the additive manufacturing landscape. His expertise in identifying market trends and customer needs allows him to tailor solutions that meet and exceed expectations, positioning his company as a leader in the global market.

Lewis’s commitment to excellence, coupled with his strategic vision and strong leadership skills, make him an invaluable asset in driving growth and success in the additive manufacturing industry. Through his dedication and passion for innovation, he continues to make significant contributions to the advancement of 3D printing technologies and their applications across various industries worldwide.

Tania Corona

Tania is a talented and experienced Human Resource leader that brings to Nexa3D  over two decades of HR experience primarily in manufacturing companies. Tania covers many talent and compliance mission critical positions  with progressive experience including recruiting, culture and training, employee development and  benefits.  She is an active member of SHRM, PiHRa, NHRA and is credentialed in Benefits and Payroll.