Brian Bauman, DSM SOMOS
DSM Somos®, a world leader in high-performance stereolithography resin innovation, has developed a full line of ProtoFunctional® rapid prototyping products that replicate production materials, saving time and money. Somos offers materials for multiple applications including: Functional Models, Fit/Assembly, General Purpose, Investment Casting, Snap Fit, Injection Molding/Direct Tooling and Wind Tunnel Testing.

Luis Folgar, Paramount Industries
Paramount Industries is among the world's most experienced providers of product development services, including design
engineering, rapid prototyping, rapid tooling and new direct digital
manufacturing technology that produces custom parts direct
from digital input

Thomas Mueller, Express Pattern
Tom Mueller Express Pattern co-founder and rapid prototyping entrepreneur Tom Mueller also is a renowned expert in the industry. Prior to starting Express Pattern, Tom was CEO and co-founder of Prototype Express and before that, chief operating officer of The Infinite Group, the former parent company of Express Pattern, from 2000 to 2002. Tom received his introduction to rapid prototyping while working as manager of computer aided engineering, responsible for the installation and management of the stereolithography operation, at Baxter Healthcare. He also served as senior research engineer at Caterpillar, Inc.for several years. Tom, a published author, is constantly in demand as a speaker on rapid prototyping subjects at universities, associations and technical conferences. Several of his articles have appeared in InCast, Die Casting Engineer, Modern Castings, Medical Devices, Modern Mold and Tooling, and other trade publications. Tom holds bachelor and master's degrees in mechanical engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a master's degree in business administration from MIT.

Guy Bordeau, Huntsman
Huntsman Advanced Materials is a leading global supplier of synthetic and formulated polymer systems for customers requiring high performance materials which outperform the properties, functionality and durability of traditional materials..

Bob Zubrickie, Tyco
Tyco Electronics Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered electronic components, network solutions, undersea telecommunication systems and wireless systems, with 2007 sales of $13.0 billion to customers in more than 150 countries. We design, manufacture and market products for customers in industries from automotive, appliance and aerospace and defense to telecommunications, computers and consumer electronics. With over 7,000 engineers and worldwide manufacturing, sales and customer service capabilities, Tyco Electronics' commitment is our customers' advantage.

Sheku Kamara, Milwaukee School of Engineering
Sheku has been involved in the rapid prototyping industry since 1996, initially as a graduate research assistant. He assists over 60 companies within the rapid prototyping consortium in meeting their rapid prototyping, manufacturing and new product development needs. He works on several proprietary projects a year, some of which, after product release, have been presented at various conferences. Sheku is currently the chairperson of the 2008 3DS Users Group Conference, a group consisting of 3D Systems equipment owners and operators. Sheku holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering with Honors from Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone and a Master of Science in Engineering from the Milwaukee School of Engineering. Sheku holds the SME RTAM Master Level Certificate.

Thomas A. Sorovetz, Chrysler LLC
Thomas has been with Chrysler for more than 20 years and his current position is Supervisor - Vehicle Engineering Development, Rapid Prototyping Development, Wood, Plastic, CNC and Carbon Fiber Shops. He has over 20 years of experience in automotive design and engineering and more than 17 years of experience in rapid prototyping. Along with publishing numerous articles in the field of rapid prototyping, rapid tooling, and photoelastic stress analysis using stereolithography, he has been a presenter/speaker at several technical conferences. He currently serves as an Executive Board Member for the 2008 3DS Users Group Conference. Tom's affiliation with the Society of Manufacturing Engineers includes: RAPID Conference Advisory Committee for more than 15 years; Co-chair of the Bright Minds Mentor Program; Board of Advisors, Rapid Prototyping Association of SME; and AUTOFACT Advisory Committee. Tom holds the SME RTAM Master Level certificate. In 2007, Tom was named one of the Top 25 Most Influential People in RPD&M by Time-Compression Technologies, European edition.