August Honnell
About August Honnell
August Honnell is an Additive Manufacturing Process Engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2019. He specializes in developing new materials and automating production processes in 3D printing, drawing on his background in mechanical engineering and biofuels.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
August Honnell has been employed as an Additive Manufacturing Process Engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2019. In this role, he focuses on developing new materials, structures, and components through 3D printing technologies. His work emphasizes automating production processes to improve efficiency and repeatability in additive manufacturing.
Education and Expertise
August Honnell holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Washington, where he studied from 2015 to 2019. He also earned a Certificate in Biofuels and an Associate's Degree in Sustainable Technologies from Santa Fe Community College, completing his studies there from 2012 to 2015. His educational background supports his expertise in automation, software development, and precision engineering.
Background
Prior to his current position, August Honnell worked in various roles that contributed to his expertise in additive manufacturing. He served as a Biofuel Researcher and Biofuel Lab Technician at Santa Fe Community College from 2013 to 2015. He also gained experience as an Undergraduate Researcher at the University of Washington for seven months in 2019 and as a Recovery & Structures Team Member at the Society for Advanced Rocket Propulsion from 2017 to 2019.
Achievements in Additive Manufacturing
August Honnell specializes in Direct Ink Write, an advanced 3D printing process. He is actively involved in the 3D printing community, participating in conferences and workshops to stay updated on industry advancements. His contributions to the field focus on enhancing the capabilities and applications of additive manufacturing technologies.