Ben O'Brien

Digital Manufacturing Engineer

Rolls-Royce

About the Speaker

Ben is a Digital Manufacturing Engineer at Rolls-Royce specialising in Additive Manufacturing. He works across the full product lifecycle, from component design through to manufacturing method optimisation, with a focus on industrialising AM for Production. With 12 years' experience in the additive and aerospace field has hands-on experience maturing Laser Powder Bed Fusion from R&D into production.

Matchmaking Information

Attending

Reflections of introducing AM into an aerospace prime
TCT UK User Group Insights

Reflections of introducing AM into an aerospace prime

Tuesday, Jun 2, 2026
10:50 AM - 11:10 AM | Europe/London
PANEL SESSION: AM in Practice - user‑Led Insights from JLR, Rolls‑Royce, Nestlé and GKN Aerospace
TCT UK User Group Insights

PANEL SESSION: AM in Practice - user‑Led Insights from JLR, Rolls‑Royce, Nestlé and GKN Aerospace

Tuesday, Jun 2, 2026
11:50 AM - 12:30 PM | Europe/London

Speaker's Sessions (2)

Session
TCT UK User Group Insights
Reflections of introducing AM into an aerospace prime
Tuesday, Jun 2, 2026
10:50 AM - 11:10 AM | Europe/London
Presentation
English

Reflections of introducing AM into an aerospace prime

Reflections of introducing AM into an aerospace prime - Ben will talk about how it’s the same as other manufacturing technologies and where its different, the challenges this creates, and a few lessons learnt of adopting additive into an established industrial.
Aerospace
Consumer
Evaluation
Adoption
Optimisation
Automation
Speaker (1)
Ben O'Brien
Digital Manufacturing Engineer, Rolls-Royce
Session
TCT UK User Group Insights
PANEL SESSION: AM in Practice - user‑Led Insights from JLR, Rolls‑Royce, Nestlé and GKN Aerospace
Tuesday, Jun 2, 2026
11:50 AM - 12:30 PM | Europe/London
Panel
English

PANEL SESSION: AM in Practice - user‑Led Insights from JLR, Rolls‑Royce, Nestlé and GKN Aerospace

Following these insightful presentation, TCT Head of Content Laura Griffiths brings together TCT UK User Group contributors from JLR, Rolls‑Royce, Nestlé and GKN Aerospace to explore the pressing topics shaping additive manufacturing adoption today. This cross‑industry panel will delve further into the shared challenges and successes AM users face—from building a robust business case and optimising workflows to implementing technology at scale within established operations and creating adept teams. The discussion will explore how organisations are advancing digital integration to unlock greater efficiency and traceability. Attendees will gain user‑driven insights, practical learnings and actionable strategies directly informed by real experiences across industry verticals.
Aerospace
Consumer
Adoption
Optimisation
Workforce
Speakers (4)
Sofia Barker
Powder Bed Fusion Process Development Intern, GKN Aerospace
Luke Fox
AM TS, JLR
Moderator (1)
Laura Griffiths
Head of Content, The TCT Group