Ian Comishin

President

Ian is a self-taught automation enthusiast who has been working in CNC and other digital fabrication process for more than 20 years. He has fulfilled the role of Operations Director or President of many different companies. He has a long background in implementing industrial machinery into new industries.

ian@twente-am.com

Marc Robitaille

Chief Technical Officer

Marc is a mechatronics engineer with more than 25 years experience serving as the president or head engineer of multiple automation companies in Montreal, Canada. Marc’s inventions have revolutionized the status quo for discrete manufacturing processes in factories on virtually every continent.

marc@twente-am.com

Kasia Olechnowicz

Head of Compliance and Finance

Kasia has many years in finance and operations management experience. As a graduate of the HBO-Dutch Delta Business School in The Netherlands and a masters degree from the West Pomeranian Business Program in Poland she brings a strong international business understanding to the team. Kasia often chairs the annual and impromptu shareholders’ meetings.

kasia@twente-am.com

Jim Ziemlanski

R&D Centre Site Manager

Jim is a self-taught NC expert with experience in factory design for multiple industries. Jim has been developing and mastering subtractive manufacturing expertise from materials as broad ranged as laminate timber to titanium alloys. Beyond milling skills, Jim has been responsible for the integration of closed loop control systems in non-conventional processes related to his projects.

jimz@twente-am.com

Tim Brodesser

Head of Research and Development

Tim has a broad career path through many industries where he oversaw the implementation of CNC technology into facilities with no prior digital manufacturing. His projects have spanned multiple forms of raw-material manipulations from organics to synthetics to metallics. Introducing composites to conventionalists and robotics to manual processes has carved out Tim’s relationship to industrialism.

tim@twente-am.com

Parsa Khodabakhshi

Parsa Khodabakhshi

Research & Development Engineer

Parsa Khodabakhshi’s journey started in North Vancouver which set the stage for a remarkable career in engineering and entrepreneurship. At Carson Graham Secondary School, he excelled in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, laying a strong academic foundation.

Parsa pursued Mechanical Engineering at the University of British Columbia (UBC), where his passion for innovation flourished. He co-founded a concrete 3D printing venture during the COVID-19 pandemic, turning a challenging time into an opportunity for groundbreaking work. This venture led him to TAM, where he began as an intern and quickly made his mark.

During his internships at TAM, Parsa played a pivotal role in developing and installing 3D printers and automation systems. He was instrumental in delivering TAM’s first 3D concrete printer in Canada and assisting TAMVinci, a subsidiary in Dubai, with their technology.

Parsa’s experience at Tesla, working on the Tesla Bot Actuator’s team, further honed his skills. However, his heart was with TAM’s dynamic  culture, where he returned as a full-time engineer. At TAM, Parsa has been a driving force behind innovative solutions like the TAM pump and the TALR system, advancing 3D printing technologies.

His work has taken him around the globe, including Japan, where he led the installation and training for TAM’s first Japanese clients. Currently, Parsa is on the path to becoming a professional engineer, with ambitions to patent new ideas and expand TAM’s product line to automate more aspects of the construction process.

Parsa Khodabakhshi’s dedication to innovation and his entrepreneurial spirit continue to propel TAM forward, making him a key figure in the future of 3D concrete printing.

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Raymond Arseneault

Raymond Arseneault

Robotics Engineer

Raymond Arseneault, from Windsor, Ontario, discovered his passion for robotics in 1997 after earning his diploma in Electrical Electronics Engineering and Technology from St. Clair College. Starting his career at a leading robotics company, Ray’s exceptional talent and dedication quickly propelled him to the position of senior robotics engineer. He excelled in robot programming and spearheaded the creation of global standards for automotive robotics, providing bespoke technical training and consulting both internally and to clients in the automated manufacturing sector.

Ray’s 11-year tenure at this company was marked by his involvement in numerous high-profile projects, including 3D robot vision systems. His efforts were key in standardizing robotic applications globally, developing a unified format for various robot applications. Ray’s expertise spanned robotic welding, material handling, 3D vision systems, and even the paint department, making him an invaluable asset. As a senior robotics engineer, Ray led projects, managed teams, set timelines, ordered components, and conducted design reviews. His work took him across North America, from Michigan to Mexico, highlighting his versatility.

Ray’s contributions and dedication were recognized when he received a core values award just prior to his departure, highlighting his commitment to excellence and the high regard in which he was held by his colleagues.

When Ray made the bold decision to move to Nelson, BC, it was like he “fell out of the sky from heaven” for Twente Additive Manufacturing (TAM). His extensive experience and expertise in robotics made him a perfect fit for the team. Ray’s work has been instrumental in helping TAM achieve its goals and establish itself as a leader in the field of 3D Concrete Printing.

Daniel Pape

Daniel Pape

Client Relations & Marketing

Chris Hartwick

Global System Integrator