Christopher Aldridge

Christopher Aldridge is a seasoned professional in the field of engineering and technology, currently serving as Co-Founder and CTO at Metal Powder Works since August 2017, where the patented DirectPowder® process revolutionizes metal and polymer powder manufacturing. In addition, Christopher holds the position of President at ECA Design, LLC and serves as an ADDvisor℠ at The Barnes Global Advisors, both roles initiated in August 2017. Prior experience includes R&D Program Manager for Additive Manufacturing at Arconic, and a Solutions Engineering Contract at National Instruments. Christopher has also held key engineering roles at FMC Technologies, Oceaneering, and Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, beginning a career in R&D as an intern at Outlast Technologies LLC. This professional background is complemented by a BSME in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin and further education at the University of Colorado Boulder.