Vilas Ravindra Dulipeta is the Manager of the Additive Manufacturing Group at AarKel Tool & Die Inc., where he leads the integration of 3D printing technologies within the tool and die industry. With a strong foundation in mechanical engineering, Vilas drives innovation by leveraging new manufacturing technologies to solve complex challenges in the automotive and manufacturing sectors. With a deep passion and extensive industrial experience, Vilas is currently at the forefront of advancing metal additive manufacturing in the die casting and plastic injection molding industries. His expertise encompasses both research and development, as well as large-scale industrial production. Vilas holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from NMIT, a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Windsor, and is currently an MBA candidate at the Lang School of Business and Economics. He is recognized for his data-driven problem-solving approach and dedication to advancing technological innovations in the manufacturing sector.