Windpact hired Brent Ewald as VP of informatics and engineering. The hire is expected to further the development of additive manufacturing and data solutions for product development.

Most recently, Ewald was a solution architect for HP’s Personalization and Industrial Business (PIB), developing digital solutions for targeting applications and verticals. As a solution architect, he used tools to combine manufacturing capability and mechanical engineering to create automation to enable businesses that can scale with additive manufacturing as a core technology.

Ewald also spent four years working in research and development of the technologies that enable HP’s 3D printing process. Prior to HP, he worked in automotive, energy and industry-sponsored research projects while in academia.

“Brent’s ability to understand complex scenarios while working across a wide range of industries fills a crucial gap in our evolution. A true team player, his leadership elevates our existing engineering team,” said Windpact CEO Shawn Springs.

Founded in 2015 by former NFL player Shawn Springs, Windpact’s clients include the Department of Defense, EvoShield and Hummingbird Sports.

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