About Carl Hauser, Ph.D.
Technical Fellow, Metal Additive Manufacturing

Dr. Carl Hauser is the Technical Fellow, Metal Additive Manufacturing at Wohlers Associates, Powered by ASTM International. With over 30 years of experience in additive manufacturing, digital processes, and welding, Carl Hauser is an expert in research, consultancy, agile product development, and industry best practices. Before joining Wohlers Associates, he led a top-tier laser material deposition team, gaining global recognition in laser DED technology. As a technology consultant, Carl pioneered directed energy deposition (DED) for large-scale parts and developed custom CAM tools to enhance manufacturing efficiency.

Carl has secured over $25 million in R&D funding, led multinational research programs, managed industrial subcontract work, and overseen the production repair of industrial components. He has advised on strategic initiatives in the defense, nuclear, aerospace, automotive, and oil and gas sectors. Carl has collaborated with supply chains and research organizations, chaired strategy sessions, and promoted sustainable growth. Notably, he helped establish the UK’s first LRQA-qualified Powder Bed Fusion Facility. He has also been active in UK Community of Practice Leadership Teams, addressing additive manufacturing challenges and strategizing solutions. Additionally, Carl serves on the Scientific Advisory Committee for the ASTM’s International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing (ICAM) and has been an expert reviewer for the Rapid Prototyping Journal since 2006.

Carl holds the qualifications EUR ING, CEng, and FWeldI, and is a keynote speaker with publications on Powder Bed Fusion (PBF) and Directed Energy Deposition (DED) processes. He graduated from the University of Leeds (UK) with a Bachelor of Engineering and later earned a PhD in Powder Bed Fusion.