The joining of John J. Tracy, who has extensive expertise in aerospace and engineering technology, will greatly enhance the strength of 3D Systems in the aerospace field.
Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA, June 8, 2017-3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) announced the addition of a new member to the board of directors: John J. Tracy, former Chief Technology Officer of Boeing. His joining will bring 3D Systems outstanding engineering, technology and leadership experience in aerospace, which is in line with the company's strategy and focus on vertical areas.
Wally Loewenbaum, Chairman of the Board of 3D Systems, said: "We welcome John to join us very much. His rich experience and expertise are exactly what we expect, and I believe it can help us strengthen the company's skills and expertise in the future."
Dr. Tracy has more than 37 years of aerospace experience and has worked at Boeing Served as chief technology officer and senior vice president in engineering, operations, and technology departments. Dr. Tracy has worked for large aerospace companies, including Hercules Aerospace, McDonald-Douglas and Boeing, and has accumulated leadership experience in technology, operations, quality and engineering. From 2006 to 2016, Dr. Tracy served as Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President at The Boeing Company, covering engineering, operations and technology departments. Since 1979, he has held several important positions at Hercules Aerospace, McDonald-Douglas and Boeing. After that, he served as the Vice President of the Engineering and Mission Assurance Department of Boeing Integrated Defense Systems Group, and served as the President of Structural Technology at Boeing's Mirage Studio.
Dr. Tracy has strong expertise in aircraft manufacturing, structure and materials. During his tenure at Boeing, he led the engineering team to achieve innovative breakthroughs, and also led the direction of aerospace products, including the manufacturing and development of the Boeing 787 commercial aircraft.
He has also published more than 40 publications on structural mechanics, aircraft structure, intelligent structure and aging aircraft. He has received multiple awards and accolades from the Hispanic community, including being awarded the 2006 Latin Engineer Award.
Vyomesh Joshi, President and CEO of 3D Systems, said: "We are a technology-based company focusing on key verticals. The addition of Dr. Tracy will undoubtedly help 3D Systems' customer-centric commitment to be more solid, and thus drive profitability by focusing on execution. Growth. We believe that his in-depth knowledge and valuable experience in aerospace will be a very valuable addition to 3D Systems."