Lucas Brewer
About Lucas Brewer
Lucas Brewer is the Director of DED Technologies at Optomec, where he has developed various software and hardware solutions. With over 15 years of experience in metal additive manufacturing and a B.A.S. degree in Electronics Engineering, he co-invented the LENS Deep Repair Head, contributing significantly to the field.
Work at Optomec
Lucas Brewer currently serves as the Director of DED Technologies at Optomec, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he oversees the development and implementation of Directed Energy Deposition (DED) technologies. Prior to this, he worked as the Product Segment Manager for DED at Optomec for one year, starting in 2023. His previous experience at Optomec includes a seven-year tenure as the LENS Applications Manager, where he contributed to various projects related to metal additive manufacturing.
Education and Expertise
Lucas Brewer holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) degree in Electronics Engineering. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in the field of metal additive manufacturing, where he has over 15 years of experience. His knowledge encompasses both software and hardware solutions, which are integral to the operations at Optomec.
Background
Lucas Brewer has nearly two decades of experience in laser material processing. Before joining Optomec, he worked as an Automation Engineer at LightPath Technologies from 1999 to 2003. This early experience laid the foundation for his later work in additive manufacturing and laser technologies.
Achievements
Lucas Brewer co-invented the LENS Deep Repair Head, a notable advancement in the field of metal additive manufacturing. This innovation has contributed to the capabilities of Optomec's product offerings. His work has led to the development of numerous software and hardware solutions that are currently utilized within the company.