image-description

Thomas Masuch

Thomas Masuch is an experienced professional in journalism, public relations, and marketing, with a focus on both additive and traditional manufacturing industries.

About Thomas Masuch
Additive Manufacturing Analyst

Björn Thomas Masuch is the Additive Manufacturing Analyst at Wohlers Associates, Powered by ASTM International. Thomas is an experienced professional in journalism, public relations, and marketing, with a focus on both additive manufacturing and traditional manufacturing industries. He founded Zikomm in 2013, and since 2015, he has been heavily involved in the production of Formnext Magazine, publishing four print issues annually and hundreds of digital articles. Furthermore, he and his firm support internationally active companies to achieve prominent media visibility with the right messaging.

Prior to that, Thomas managed PR and marketing for renowned manufacturing trade fairs. Overall, his work has provided him with a comprehensive understanding of the AM market’s development, which he has been observing for over 15 years.

He began his professional journey as a journalist in 2003, covering business topics and international affairs for several German daily newspapers after earning his Journalism Studies diploma from the University of Leipzig. His journalistic work has consistently reflected a deep interest in people and characters, technological advancements, business investments, and sustainability—elements that continue to shape his current projects, too.

Learn more about ASTM & AMCOE Global

ASTM unites with the Wohlers brand to build on its market influence and access to top AM industry decision-makers worldwide.

  • Establish standards, certification, and qualification for repeatable, consistent parts and processes
  • Prevent gaps and duplication of work in a dynamic, fast-paced technology space
  • Identify challenges that can be solved with technological improvement

Research and Development

Under the leadership of the R&D team, the AM CoE partners plan and conduct coordinated R&D projects, prioritized annually and targeted to expedite...

Learn More

Education and Workforce Development

Provide a comprehensive program that educates and trains the additive manufacturing workforce at all levels, while continually incorporating new advances...

Learn More