Last year, Fenner Drives introduced a novel 3D printing material that has considerable elasticity. It is useful for printing seals, gaskets, custom plugs and flexible hinges. Apparently Fenner is having enough success that it has launched the NinjaTek division, which will be located in Manheim, PA. NinjaTek will deliver 3D printing materials and services to markets.

Some of the people who will run NinjaTek are:
Wendy Booker, Vice President and General Manager. Booker brings more than 16 years in product management, project management and marketing experience to the new company.

Jake McDonough, Research and Development Manager. McDonough came from 3D Systems. He holds a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from Drexel University. He has extensive R&D experience in additive manufacturing, initially with high temperature plastics for selective laser sintering, and most recently with FDM materials development.

Toby Imgrund, Product Marketing Manager. Imgrund will have an instrumental role in the development and planning for the NinjaTek team.

Erin Shevock, R&D Specialist. Shevock is a Mechanical Engineer who has worked with 3D models and automation for more than twelve years.

In addition, NinjaTek also announced a joint partnership with taulman3, commencing in late October. Under the terms of the agreement, taulman3D will carry SemiFlex filament for its customers, and NinjaTek will carry taulman3D products, Nylon 645 and Alloy 910, targeting industrial use.

Leslie Langnau
llangnau@wtwhmedia.com