We invite you to journey with us through the milestones and achievements that have shaped our organization into what it is today, powering the pursuit of manufacturing excellence.
A Timeline of innovation
Our History
2020
DECEMBER 2020
From Vision to Manufacturing Powerhouse
ADDMAN was founded in late 2020 by Mark Saberton, who now serves as our Chief Technical Officer. Mark believed that additive manufacturing could address the hurdles faced by manufacturing organizations, provided it was utilized correctly and with the aid of a suitable partner. Pursuing this vision, Mark transformed ADDMAN from a team of one into an enterprise of over 500 staff members, located across six sites.
Backed by American Industrial Partners
At ADDMAN, we’re shaping tomorrow’s manufacturing today by simplifying processes, accelerating go-to-market cycles, and delivering precision at every stage of production. Founded with a clear purpose, our mission goes beyond adopting the latest manufacturing technologies. We actively listen to customer needs, deploy strategic investments, and leverage our expertise to solve the most complex challenges across industries like defense, aerospace, medical, and energy. Backed by American Industrial Partners (AIP), a private equity firm with deep expertise in American manufacturing, we’ve built a model that combines advanced capabilities with customer-focused strategies. By bridging the gap between innovation and production, we ensure scalability, innovation, and access to advanced manufacturing capacity, empowering our customers to succeed in their most ambitious programs. Together, we’re driving innovation, accelerating growth, and building the future of manufacturing.
"ADDMAN will continue to combine all technologies, modern and traditional, to maximize customer outcomes."
– DANNY DAVIS
Partner, American Industrial Partners & ADDMAN Board Member
2021
APRIL 2021
Cementing Metal Additive Expertise
In Spring of 2021, ADDMAN accomplished its inaugural acquisition of 3rd Dimension Industrial Printing. This acquisition enriched ADDMAN’s portfolio by providing an extensive array of metal printing capabilities, in addition to conventional subtractive processes. The proficient staff at 3rd Dimension brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the realm of intricate metal Additive Manufacturing. Bob Markley, the founder of 3rd Dimension, presently serves as the Executive Vice President for ADDMAN.
DECEMBER 2021
Growth Mode, Activated
ADDMAN purchased The Domaille Family of Companies with the aim of expanding its traditional manufacturing footprint. With the acquisition of Tech Manufacturing, Stanley Engineering, and Domaille Engineering, ADDMAN has gained access to three new CNC machining facilities and unique capabilities that cater to its customers, especially those in the aerospace sector.
In addition, Domaille Engineering also has an independent fiber optics business, which operates under its own brand name.
DECEMBER 2021
The Undisputed Leader in Hypersonics
On December 31, 2021, Castheon and Dr. Youping Gao became part of ADDMAN Group, bringing with them extensive experience in the domain of refractory alloys, Niobium C103, and metal 3D printing. Castheon now serves as the center of metal additive manufacturing at ADDMAN, delivering advanced technology and inventive solutions that are revolutionizing the defense industry.
2022
November 2022
Full Lifecycle Solutions
HARBEC was welcomed into the ADDMAN family and unlocked end-to-end polymer product lifecycle services for customers with high-volume and complex injection molding capabilities.
Built with a vision of sustainable manufacturing, HARBEC’s 110,000-square-foot climate-controlled facility is carbon and water neutral with ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 certifications for environmental and energy policy. HARBEC’s other ESG accolades include the 2016 EPA “Green Power Leadership” Award, the NIST MEP Excellence in Sustainability Award, and the New York State Department of Energy Conservation Excellence Award.
2023
January 2023
Dinsmore Joins ADDMAN
Dinsmore is known for its expertise in go-to-market and rapid manufacturing, supporting prototyping and low-volume production for customers with a concentration in medical applications. Dinsmore uses leading technologies such as MJF, PolyJet, DLS, DLP, SLA, FFF and FDM.
By joining forces with Dinsmore, we have the largest roster of AMUG-awarded DINOs in a single company. The Additive Manufacturing User Group (AMUG) awards Distinguished Innovator Operators Awards (DINO) to honor top leaders in the additive field.
ADDMAN’s five DINO employees and advisors include: Dr. Youping Gao, Bob Markley, Jay Dinsmore, Bill Braune and Jason Lopes.
"We solve problems first and print second. Some of the most recognized in our field resonate with this mission and chose to be a part of the culture we are building."
– JOE CALMESE
CEO, ADDMAN
April 2023
Footprint Expansion
A new corporate headquarters and innovation center is opened in Fort Myers Florida. Castheon also grew into a larger facility in Los Angeles to accommodate organic business growth. Castheon is the best place to push the boundaries of additive manufacturing technology and to solve our customers’ biggest challenges. Dr. Gao has developed a scalable approach to improving material properties and expanding the design envelope.
Our corporate headquarters will be home to ADDMAN University, a hands-on training program to further additive industrialization and share best-practices from our team of experts.
We’ll continue to invest in our team, facility, and training to scale capacity and maintain our commitment to innovation.
2024
KAM Joins ADDMAN as a Metal Additive Powerhouse
ADDMAN acquires Keselowski Advanced Manufacturing (KAM), a cutting-edge metal additive manufacturing facility founded by NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski. With its dedicated CNC shop for additive post-processing and expertise in high-grade AM materials, KAM strengthens ADDMAN’s position as a leader in advanced manufacturing for industries like aerospace, defense, and motorsports. This acquisition aligns with ADDMAN’s mission to deliver innovative, process-driven solutions with unparalleled quality and precision.
Shaping Tomorrow’s Manufacturing Today
Our history is built on a foundation of growth, innovation, and a relentless drive to deliver excellence. With every advancement, we reaffirm our commitment to empowering customers by accelerating manufacturing processes and helping them achieve their most ambitious goals.
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