TRONIX3D Opens Headquarters at Advanced Technology Center

March 29, 2019 Mount Pleasant, Pa.

TRONIX3D, greater Pittsburgh’s first high-volume 3D/additive contract manufacturer and innovation center, cut the ribbon Thursday on its headquarters inside Westmoreland County Community College’s Advanced Technology Center.

With a state-of-the-art 3D printing operation, TRONIX3D can produce hundreds of parts up to 10 times faster than existing 3D printing systems. By harnessing the power of 3D CAD software, TRONIX3D helps companies, big and small, validate their prototypes to ensure functionality. They can then produce the product in mass, to fulfill manufacturing needs.

TRONIX3D is partnering with Westmoreland County Community College to help develop curriculum around 3D printing and plans to offer internships to Westmoreland students. The goal is to support workforce development and retention for up-and-coming technicians and engineers interested in 3D printing and is a model for how companies can partner with the community to help drive Westmoreland County’s growth.

Tronix3D President Buck Helfferich and Kyle Metsger, Tronix3D’s director of technology and innovation, are Westmoreland alumni.

Speakers at the event included Chad Amond, Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce president; Dr. Tuesday Stanley, Westmoreland County Community College, president; Buck Helfferich, TRONIX3D, president; Ralph Resnick, president and chief executive officer, NCDMM and founding director, America Makes;  county Commissioners Gina Cerilli, chair, Ted Kopas and Charles Anderson.