Divergent Promotes Brian Erhartic to CTO Amid In-House 3D Printer Breakthrough
Event summary
- Brian Erhartic, former VP of Additive Development at Relativity Space and Senior Director of Dragon Manufacturing at SpaceX, promoted to CTO of Divergent Technologies.
- Erhartic has been instrumental in evolving DAPS™ (Divergent Adaptive Production System) since joining in 2024.
- Divergent recently revealed it has built its own industrial, metal 3D printers in-house.
- DAPS has produced over 600 unique parts for aerospace, defense, maritime, and automotive customers.
The big picture
Divergent's promotion of Brian Erhartic to CTO underscores its commitment to advancing its digital manufacturing platform, DAPS. The move comes as the company deepens its capabilities with in-house industrial 3D printers, positioning itself as a key player in the aerospace, defense, and automotive sectors. The strategic shift towards vertical integration in manufacturing technology highlights the competitive dynamics in the additive manufacturing space.
What we're watching
- Technological Leadership
- How Erhartic's background in advanced manufacturing will further accelerate DAPS capabilities.
- Market Expansion
- Whether Divergent can sustain its growth trajectory with in-house 3D printer production.
- Industry Adoption
- The pace at which DAPS will be adopted by more customers in critical industries.
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