Clayton McIntyre combines over 12 years of experience in additive manufacturing (AM) with a passion for music and creative innovation. He has developed SLS processes for flight hardware at General Atomics ASI, honing skills in metrology, digital technologies, and process improvement. His work in qualifying AM parts for aerospace applications demonstrates his technical prowess and attention to detail. As the Program Manager for RAPID + TCT, North America’s largest AM event, Clayton excels at curating cutting-edge content, managing hundreds of speakers, and driving audience engagement. Clayton’s love for music fuels his creativity, exemplified by his latest project designing and fabricating a mandolin using SLS technology. This endeavor reflects his enthusiasm for exploring intersections between art and science. In all his pursuits, Clayton thrives on transforming ideas into meaningful experiences, inspiring collaboration, and pushing the boundaries of what is possible in both AM and music.