--- title: "VulcanForms appoints new CEO and President" url: https://www.voxelmatters.com/vulcanforms-appoints-new-ceo-and-president/ date: 2024-09-20 modified: 2024-09-20 lang: en author: "Edward Wakefield" description: "VulcanForms, an MIT-born company that builds and operates advanced digital manufacturing infrastructure, has appointed Kevin Kassekert as Chief Executive Officer. In addition to this, the company has appointed Jay Martin..." categories: - "Careers in AM" - "Metal Additive Manufacturing" tags: - "top news" image: https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/vulcanforms-640x337.png word_count: 743 --- # VulcanForms appoints new CEO and President [VulcanForms, an MIT-born company](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/vulcanforms/) that builds and operates advanced digital manufacturing infrastructure, has appointed Kevin Kassekert as Chief Executive Officer. In addition to this, the company has appointed Jay Martin as President. Kassekert and Martin will lead the company's efforts to deliver solutions for customers across critical industries and continue to scale its technology and operations. Since its founding in 2015, [VulcanForms has built technology](https://www.voxelmatters.com/vulcanforms-raises-355-million-targeting-industrial-scale-metal-am/) and digital workflows tailored for the production of metal components that drive pace-setting products, such as orthopedic implants, jet engines, supercomputers, and consumer devices. The cornerstone of VulcanForms' production system is a proprietary laser additive manufacturing technology, which offers a combination of quality, efficiency, and speed. VulcanForms integrates AM with heat treatment, surface processing, precision machining, and metrology. The automated production system is driven by advanced software capabilities and AI-based methods that enable predictive simulation and data-driven process control. [The VulcanForms team](https://www.voxelmatters.com/david-kalinske-appointed-as-vulcanforms-vp-and-gm-of-aerospace-and-defense/), first led by Co-founder Martin Feldmann, developed the company's core technology that now underpins an integrated manufacturing solution. With its offering now embedded into select customers' workflows, VulcanForms is transitioning from pilot-scale manufacturing to high-volume production. The company's shift in leadership comes at a time when the US and the world recognize the need for industrial technologies that integrate digital and physical approaches to manufacturing, and both Kassekert and Jay Martin are well-versed in deploying complex technologies into entrenched industries. "Kevin and Jay bring incredible experience and their leadership will drive us to scale VulcanForms' innovative production system hand-in-hand with the product roadmaps of our customers," said John Hart, Co-founder and Board Member of VulcanForms, and Department Head of Mechanical Engineering at MIT. "Our team and customers will benefit greatly from their understanding of the market and regulatory landscapes, and from their passion for advanced technology and organizational development." Since revealing its capabilities in 2022, [VulcanForms has continued to deploy its technology](https://www.voxelmatters.com/dr-philip-garton-appointed-as-vulcanforms-chief-financial-officer/) and end-to-end operations at the flagship VulcanOne facility in Devens, MA, and its second facility in Newburyport, MA. This integrated approach enables VulcanForms to deliver engineered components and assemblies, through a digital-first process chain tailored to each customer's needs. Along with scaling VulcanForms technology and operations, Kassekert, Martin, and the team will be particularly focused on growing key customer engagements within the medical, aerospace/defense, and consumer technology markets, and the exploration of new areas. The company has developed deep relationships and agreements with Fortune 500 companies across these markets. ![VulcanForms appoints new CEO and President. Kevin Kassekert will now serve as the company](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/vulcanforms.jpeg)VulcanForms. ## Kevin Kassekert Kevin Kassekert brings over 25 years of people-centric and seasoned leadership experience in high-tech, high-volume manufacturing environments. With a passion for sustainability and disruptive technology, He has devoted his career to growing organizations with a focus on leaving the world a better place. He joins VulcanForms following over four years as Chief Operating Officer of Redwood Materials. As COO, Kassekert played a pivotal role in growing the company from a young startup to a leader in Li-Ion battery recycling, refining, and battery materials manufacturing. "I have always been deeply interested in disruptive technology and scaling manufacturing and I am thrilled to join and lead the extremely talented team at VulcanForms," said Kassekert. "I'm eager to build upon the solid foundation laid by Martin Feldmann, whose leadership and dedication were pivotal in shaping the company's vision and product development. The potential of VulcanForms' technology is immense and will redefine manufacturing not only in the US but also on a global scale." ## Jay Martin Jay Martin brings a wealth of experience in developing and scaling advanced technologies within the medical device industry. Previously, as President of Globus Medical, he oversaw all aspects of imaging, navigation, and robotic product development and commercialization - driving the fastest launch in medical robotics' history and building a 250-person organization from the ground up. His team was instrumental in driving Globus Medical from $450M to over $2B. "I am thrilled to join VulcanForms and have the opportunity to drive impact at such a pivotal time for the company," said Jay Martin. "My passion for building strong teams and driving commercial success aligns with the trajectory of VulcanForms, and I look forward to supporting the advancement of innovation that is critical to the future of manufacturing in the US and across the globe." In his new role, Jay Martin will focus on scaling operations, leading go-to-market strategies, and accelerating the commercialization of VulcanForms' manufacturing solutions. He will oversee all aspects of commercialization, sales, and marketing as the company's breakthrough capabilities drive product innovation across its key customer verticals.