Fehrmann Tech Group on-boards 3D printing intellects Mahendran Reddy and Stefan Ritt as Vice Presidents to support expansion

At the end of December 2021, Mahendran Reddy had been relocated from Singapore to Hamburg to establish a similarly successful network of research institutes, suppliers, customers and like-minded professionals for the Hamburg based Fehrmann Tech Group on a global level in the designation of Vice President Global Ecosystem Development since January 2022 as the company has already established in Germany.

Mahendran Reddy is an internationally acclaimed personality, who among other things known for his successful establishment of the NAMIC (National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Cluster) in Singapore.

However, as Business Development Director, he was diligently involved in directing the adoption of additive manufacturing in the Asian industry and expanding the AM ecosystem thereby initiating joint research projects between industry and academia and initiating the flagship NAMIC Global AM Summit series and outreach programs.  Mahendran, a design and technology enthusiast, in a short span he has been working for Fehrmann, has already launched a technical article on the potential of innovative high-performance aluminium alloy in a leading Indian aluminium trade journal and has been providing insights into the 3D ecosystem in Singapore during a free online event as part of the 3D Printing organized by 3D Printing North Network on 15 February. The following day, on 16^th February 2022, he will be one of the distinguished speakers at AlCircle EXPO 2022, addressing the global aluminium industry.

Mahendran stated amongst the first steps towards the goal he has set for himself by saying, “I hope to bring my extensive knowledge of the creative and manufacturing industries in both the private and public sectors in a business environment to accelerate Fehrmann Tech Group's global presence to position it as a global thought leader in material innovation."

Stefan Ritt, well-known in the industry as European liaison and global ambassador for AMUG (Additive Manufacturing Users Group), among others, has held the position of Vice President of market development and communication at Fehrmann Tech Group since 1 February.

 In the past, the diploma engineer had worked as an additive manufacturing expert in equipment technology, software, teaching and standardization. He coordinated all of SLM GROUP's global marketing activities and presented the first powder bed laser metal printer at an AMUG conference.

As a European Managing Director of SPEE3D, he introduced another new metal AM technology to the market and in his role as International Business Advisor, he supported further clients in expanding their global additive manufacturing and prototyping activities.

Stefan Ritt expressed his excitement on his move to a material developer and manufacturer by commenting, "We are moving into a market that is relatively saturated with equipment technology at the moment. In the future, further application possibilities will more likely arise through the use of new materials on existing machines. As an expert in material development in 3D printing and casting with decades of experience, Fehrmann Materials is brilliantly positioned to develop these new materials. Working with materials is now a logical step for me to expand and round up my knowledge through new learning."

Fehrmann Tech Group stated, “The company is pleased to have gained with the joining two such renowned international 3D printing experts to its management team.”