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Top Five Trends in Additive Manufacturing for 2026
The additive manufacturing (AM) industry is entering 2026 with remarkable momentum and change. What began as a niche prototyping tool has matured into a must-have production technology for aerospace, automotive,…
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A Guide to the 2026 Additive Manufacturing Trends and What This Means for Hiring
The additive manufacturing (AM) industry is evolving rapidly. As we approach 2026, advances in materials, automation, and sustainability are shaping both the technology landscape and the skills employers need. According…
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A Guide to Jobs You’re Eligible for Based on Your Visa Status in the United States
Figuring out which jobs you can apply for in the U.S. can feel tricky, especially when your visa or immigration status comes into play. Don’t worry! We’re here to help…
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Casting Careers in 2025: Shrinking Plants, Rising Pay, Bigger Stakes
If you work in casting, you’ve felt the shift. The shop floor doesn’t look like it did a decade ago and neither does the talent market. I spend my days…
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The real cost of a bad automation hire downtime (2025, US focus)
Written by Luke Harrison & Mark Ainscough In 2025, US manufacturers don’t lose margin because “people are expensive”. They lose it because lines sit still. The most painful trigger? A…
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Mark made the hiring process easy, and I wish I would have started with him from day one instead of struggling to find a hire on my own. I would use his service again, and I would recommend to a colleague.

Dayna Peterson,
Director of Operations, AdvancedTek
The biggest benefit we have gained from using Kensington Additive is their knowledge of the additive manufacturing market. They really understand the nuances involved in the industry and can place people in different roles and job functions with minimal ramp-up time for each position.

Elizabeth Downer,
Vice President of People & Talent, Velo3D
Thanks to Kensington’s experience in the industry, we have tapped into creative ways of recruiting exceptional talent. Kensington puts an emphasis on high quality candidates. They always care about the role and holistic fit in the company and introduce candidates with aligning interest and backgrounds.

Nils Niemeyer, General Manager,
DMG MORI Additive Solutions
In my opinion, Kensington has been a very valuable partner to Oerlikon, especially in regard to higher level technical positions in the area of Additive Manufacturing where we lack the expertise and talent pool required for our growth.

David DelRosario,
Talent Acquisition Manager, Oerlikon Surface Solutions, Americas
I cannot find enough words to describe how much I respect and value Mark’s professionalism, his calm demeanour, and his very organised mind that made the whole process, believe it or not, a great experience.

Faisal Al Toukhy,
Director of Software Development, Essentium, Inc.
I have worked with Mark for several placements now. He has always been very responsive and flexible to my everchanging requests and patient with us as our org continued to mature in its structure. We have secured some of our best talent thanks to Mark and now have a full team that's ready to execute!

Nick Estock,
VP of Business Development, AddUp Inc
Mark made the hiring process easy, and I wish I would have started with him from day one instead of struggling to find a hire on my own. I would use his service again, and I would recommend to a colleague.

Dayna Peterson,
Director of Operations, AdvancedTek
The biggest benefit we have gained from using Kensington Additive is their knowledge of the additive manufacturing market. They really understand the nuances involved in the industry and can place people in different roles and job functions with minimal ramp-up time for each position.

Elizabeth Downer,
Vice President of People & Talent, Velo3D
Thanks to Kensington’s experience in the industry, we have tapped into creative ways of recruiting exceptional talent. Kensington puts an emphasis on high quality candidates. They always care about the role and holistic fit in the company and introduce candidates with aligning interest and backgrounds.

Nils Niemeyer, General Manager,
DMG MORI Additive Solutions
In my opinion, Kensington has been a very valuable partner to Oerlikon, especially in regard to higher level technical positions in the area of Additive Manufacturing where we lack the expertise and talent pool required for our growth.

David DelRosario,
Talent Acquisition Manager, Oerlikon Surface Solutions, Americas
I cannot find enough words to describe how much I respect and value Mark’s professionalism, his calm demeanour, and his very organised mind that made the whole process, believe it or not, a great experience.

Faisal Al Toukhy,
Director of Software Development, Essentium, Inc.
I have worked with Mark for several placements now. He has always been very responsive and flexible to my everchanging requests and patient with us as our org continued to mature in its structure. We have secured some of our best talent thanks to Mark and now have a full team that's ready to execute!

Nick Estock,
VP of Business Development, AddUp Inc
Mark made the hiring process easy, and I wish I would have started with him from day one instead of struggling to find a hire on my own. I would use his service again, and I would recommend to a colleague.

Dayna Peterson,
Director of Operations, AdvancedTek
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