CHARLOTTE, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jul 19, 2021–
Hyperion Metals Limited (ASX: HYM)is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Eliana Fu and Mr. Tom Witheford to Hyperion’s Scientific and Technical Advisory Board.
Dr. Eliana Fu, PhD,is a materials scientist with extensive industry experience in aerospace additive and traditional manufacturing at Titanium Metals Corp (TIMET). She also had roles with SpaceX and Relativity Space, who are global leaders in the application of 3D printing for rocket production for space exploration. She participated in former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti’s Advanced Manufacturing Committee and is Ambassador for the Las Vegas Chapter of Women in 3D Printing.
Mr. TomWithefordis a highly experienced specialty metals executive, having spent 30 years in leadership roles including as President of Allegheny Technologies (ATI) Specialty Materials division, Managing Director Europe & Asia for GKN Powder Metallurgy, and President of Precision Castparts Corp’s Special Metals division. He has deep experience across the production of metal alloys, titanium, alloy applications and 3D printing.
Dr. Fu and Mr. Witheford will assist Hyperion with expertise, knowledge and contacts across the titanium supply chain, from the production of primary titanium metal to the development of high value products such as titanium alloy powders for additive manufacturing.
Hyperion anticipates that the appointment of Dr. Fu and Mr. Witheford will accelerate the advanced discussions with customers for low cost, low carbon titanium metal products.
Anastasios (Taso) Arima, CEO and Managing Director of Hyperion Metals said:
“Dr. Eliana Fu and Tom Witheford are recognized leaders in their respective fields and are highly valuable additions to our world class team. Today’s appointment is part of our strategy to ensure we have the leading experts in this field assisting us as we make progress towards our goal of commercial production of low cost, low carbon titanium metal and powder.”
Appendix I: Existing Scientific and Technical Advisory Board Member Profiles
Dr. Zak Fang
Dr. Zak Fang currently serves as a Program Director at the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E). His focus at ARPA-E is on advanced materials and manufacturing technologies for energy production, storage, and efficiency applications.
Prior to joining ARPA-E, Dr. Fang served as a Professor in Metallurgical Engineering at the University of Utah. There, he led a number of innovative research projects and was recognized with an R&D 100 Award for his efforts. He has founded two small technology businesses and is the sole or co-inventor on more than 50 U.S. patents. Prior to joining the faculty at the University of Utah, he held various technical…
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