Thaddeus H.
Advanced Materials/Design Engineer | 3D Printing/Product Design Expert
I'm a mechanical engineer and founder of Additive Edge Engineering, where I specialize in advanced materials consulting, 3D printing, and precision engineering design. With a Master’s in Polymer Engineering and a B.S. in Industrial and Applied Mathematics, I bring a unique combination of scientific expertise and analytical precision to every project. Core Strengths & Services: Engineering design and analysis for high-performance plastic components 3D printing (FDM/SLA) and 3D scanning for prototyping and reverse engineering Material selection and testing for thermal, chemical, and mechanical performance CAD modeling, product development, and tolerance optimization Virtual molding simulation expert (Sigmasoft/Moldex3D) Expertise with sustainable and biodegradable polymers, chemical recycling, and process optimization Tools & Technologies: Bambu Lab X1C (FDM), Bambu Lab H2D (FDM), Elegoo Saturn Ultra 16k (SLA), Creality Raptor Pro 3D Scanner, Formlabs Form 4 SolidWorks, Chitubox, Bambu Studio, Moldex3D CNC machining (Carvera Air 4-axis), tolerance stack analysis, design for manufacturing Select Accomplishments: Designed and validated ultrasound-based non-invasive tumor treatment systems Engineered precision polymer components for medical devices and optical tracking systems Advised startups on sustainable material solutions and product lifecycle analysis Whether you're prototyping a new product, troubleshooting a design, or navigating the complexities of advanced polymers, I bring a practical, data-driven approach to deliver results. Let’s build something that performs.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $1.9k
Billed in all: $16,763$17k
$956 in the last 6 months
Across 3 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 23% in 3D Modeling
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