Stefan Guertzgen

27-Mar-2017 | Stefan Guertzgen

The history of 3D printing started 30 years ago with Chuck Hull, the Thomas Edison of the 3D printing industry, who introduced the first 3D printer. Since then, 3D printing (also known as additive ma

9-Mar-2017 | Stefan Guertzgen

Drones have captured the popular imagination, making a splash on social media, in the popular press, and even on hit television shows. But drones can do a lot more than entertain. They are actually a

15-Feb-2017 | Stefan Guertzgen

Last week I visited the ARC Forum in Orlando, and cybersecurity was one of the most prominent topics throughout the whole event. Here are some key lessons I learned: There are different categories

25-Jan-2017 | Stefan Guertzgen

In Part 1 of this blog, I discussed key opportunity areas for 3D printing in the chemical industry. Let’s now take a look at commercial implications and the future ahead. Commercial benefits 3D

4-Jan-2017 | Stefan Guertzgen

It's been nearly 30 years since Chuck Hull, the “Thomas Edison” of the 3D printing industry, introduced the first 3D printer. Since that time, 3D printing, otherwise known as additive manufacturin

7-Nov-2016 | Stefan Guertzgen

A few short years ago, 3D printing was a novelty. Today, it’s a major driver in business process transformation and the digital economy. Already nearly every industry is finding unique ways to us

3-Oct-2016 | Stefan Guertzgen

In a recent episode of Game Changers, host Bonnie Graham explored digital transformation in the chemical industry. I had the opportunity to participate in this radio program with two other industry ex

1-Sep-2016 | Stefan Guertzgen

Given the fast pace of digital transformation in every industry, board members need to become more familiar with technology and its transformative properties if they hope to keep company executives th

3-Aug-2016 | Stefan Guertzgen

The chemical industry is essential to our world economy, and innovation sits at the heart of it. New technologies have paved the way for future growth and are becoming essential to the success of chem

12-Jul-2016 | Stefan Guertzgen

According to McKinsey, the chemical industry rests on a volatile foundation: the price and supply of oil. The oil price declines that began in 2014 found many chemical producers unprepared for the spe