AM CoE Personnel

Biographies

Sergio Sanchez

Director, Business Development and Strategic Relations

> View on LinkedIn

Sergio H. Sanchez is a seasoned leader with over 15 years of experience in additive manufacturing, advanced materials, and product development, spanning roles at NxStage Medical, The Boeing Company, and Jabil Inc. With deep expertise in standards, material testing, quality systems, and pre-sales and business development, he has delivered impactful solutions across aerospace, defense, and medical industries.

At NxStage Medical, Sergio contributed to the development of medical technologies, navigating complex regulatory environments with a focus on quality and innovation. At Boeing, he integrated advanced materials and manufacturing technologies into key airplane programs, driving cost reductions and improving operational efficiency. At Jabil, he provided pre-sales and technical support to commercial teams, optimizing quality systems and manufacturing processes to meet the demands of highly regulated markets.

Now, as Director of Business Development and Strategic Relations at ASTM AM CoE, Sergio leverages his technical expertise and strategic acumen to help customers solve challenges and achieve measurable progress. He works across the supply chain to align customer needs with innovative solutions, collaborating with industry, government, and academia to drive the adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies and standards.

Sergio holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Plastics Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Lowell and recently completed a Professional Certificate in Sales from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. Fluent in English and Spanish, he is skilled at building trust, fostering collaboration, and delivering impactful results.

Based in Miami, FL, Sergio is passionate about advancing innovation, enabling progress, and supporting customers in achieving their goals.

AM CoE by the Numbers

With decades of experience in additive manufacturing, our team of experts is integral to our work. With team members located throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia, the AM CoE is able to provide agile support for global initiatives.

BY THE NUMBERS

Partners and Collaborators
27
Technical Experts
32
Projects
40+

How can I participate?

  • Support through Research and Development

    Through the AM CoE, research priorities are identified by the top minds in the field and are matched from the start to the standards that need to be generated to ensure the resulting AM technology’s success.

  • Consortium for Materials Data and Standardization

    Consortia for Materials Data & Standardization (CMDS) enables companies of all sizes from across the entire additive manufacturing ecosystem to collaborate on standardizing the best practices for materials data generation.

  • Explore On-Demand Webinars

    The webinar series provides guidance sessions on multiple and diverse topics in AM Design, Fabrication, Post-processing, Mechanical testing, Non-destructive evaluation, Applications, and Qualification and Certification.

  • Education & Workforce Development

    Comprehensive program that educates and trains the additive manufacturing workforce at all levels, while continually incorporating new advances to respond to industry needs and leverage standardization, certification, and AM CoE partner expertise.