Mr. Michaud is President and CEO of REM Surface Engineering where he works closely with the Research Team, supports REM’s government projects and awards, and focuses heavily on REM’s surface finishing solutions for metal additive manufacturing applications. Mr. Michaud serves on the American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) Emerging Technology Committee where he is the former chair of the 3D Printing sub-committee; Mr. Michaud is also a member of the AGMA Board of Directors. Mr. Michaud is an author of multiple technical papers on topics including additive manufacturing for space and defense applications, isotropic superfinishing, gear failure modes, surface texture and measurement, high-value gear repair, and the superfinishing of high-hardness steels.