Jim Allen

Jim Allen currently serves as Principal Engineer - Manufacturing Innovation at Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. With a diverse background in additive manufacturing and consulting, notable experiences include advising on 3D printing and lean manufacturing at 3DP Innovation Industries and leading service operations at ExOne, where significant revenue growth was achieved. Jim Allen's entrepreneurial spirit was evident while developing a digital manufacturing platform at MLAB Ventures, and strategic market initiatives were successfully executed as Vice President - North America for 3YOURMIND. Jim Allen's contributions to the industry began with founding an industrial 3D printing service in South Korea and holding leadership roles at Shapeways. Academic credentials include an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Virginia.