THE
PIONEERING
SPIRIT
CO-FOUNDER & CHAIRMAN
INGRID FLORENTIN
“A fascination for science and technology is what led me to found 4D Pioneers with Nicolas. With 25 years of experience in sales, marketing and general management in sicence-related innovation, my drive to make the world a better place has never been so strong. I have been at the forefront of genetic breakthroughs, so I know that change is a human endeavor. That's why I want to help companies bring innovative solutions to the research and industrial worlds, from the inside. So that they can accelerate their discoveries, and their success. We're in this for the long run.”
Previous companies : Invitrogen, Affymetrix, RainDance
CO-FOUNDER & PRESIDENT OF THE SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
NICOLAS GAY
“I’ve always dreamed of a world where 3D Printing becomes the norm. And where new materials can be printed in 3D. The world is changing fast, and as engineers, we need to keep up. Additive manufacturing is much more than just an aesthetic tool. I’m convinced that it can solve complex industrial problems. I’ve seen this through my work for EDF, and through my PhD at Centrale Lille and Arts et Métiers. Whether polymers, ceramics or metals, my goal is to make highly performant materials accessible, so that we can all build a better future in 3D. Together.”
Previous companies : Besix, Centrale Lille, Construction Advanced Design
COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR & AERO AND FERRO ASSOCIATE
EMMANUEL DUNOUVION
"My interest in 3D goes back to my time in confinement, when I bought my first printer to train myself and master its parameters. It became a passion, which was fully expressed during my 3-year secondment from Latécoère to the Aerospace Valley competitiveness and innovation cluster. During this period, I became interested in 4D Pioneers and its cutting-edge technology, and today I'm convinced that these new technologies will make a major contribution to a more sustainable world. As a graduate of the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts et Métiers, my 25 years of industrial experience and the network I've built up over the last few years will help us to expand in our target sectors and bring new industrial solutions including new processes, materials and services."
Previous companies : Rhodia Filtec, PSA Peugeot, LGM, Latécoère, Aerospace Valley