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Tim Saarela

from Minneapolis, MN

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  • Minneapolis, MN

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  • Method For Digital Manufacturing Of Jewelry Items

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  • US Patent:
    20110213482, Sep 1, 2011
  • Filed:
    Feb 25, 2011
  • Appl. No.:
    13/035742
  • Inventors:
    Tim Saarela - Lakeville MN, US
    Kevin Abernathy - Burnsville MN, US
    Richard Wells - St. Louis Park MN, US
    Lev Neyman - Maple Grove MN, US
    Jon Joriman - Little Canada MN, US
  • International Classification:
    G06F 17/50
  • US Classification:
    700 98
  • Abstract:
    In various embodiments, digital manufacturing of jewelry items is provided, including a physical process and software automation for implementing the physical process. Further, models formed during the process, as well as the resultant jewelry items, are provided. In some embodiments, the method comprises forming a digital model of the jewelry item, forming a physical model of the jewelry item based on the digital model, and manufacturing the jewelry item in a lost wax process using the physical model.
Name / Title
Company / Classification
Phones & Addresses
Tim Saarela
Managing Director, General Manager
Jostens, Inc
Mfg Precious Metal Jewelry
980 Lone Oak Rd, Saint Paul, MN 55121
Saint Paul, MN 55121
(651)6884100

Resumes

Tim Saarela Photo 1

Director Design And Engineering At Jostens, Inc.

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Position:
Director Design and Engineering at Jostens, Inc.
Location:
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
Industry:
Luxury Goods & Jewelry
Work:
Jostens, Inc. - Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area since 2010
Director Design and Engineering

Jostens, Inc. - Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area 2004 - 2010
Director R&D / Engineering

Jostens, Inc. - Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area 1997 - 2004
Manager Software Engineering

Structural Dynamics Research Corporation / CAMAX - Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area 1996 - 1997
Sr Software Engineer

Jostens, Inc. - Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area 1989 - 1996
Principal Software Engineer
Education:
Auburn University
MBA, Business Strategy
North Dakota State University
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Skills:
Product Development
Software Development
Rapid Prototyping
Integration
Technology Management
Process Automation
Digital Asset Management
CNC manufacturing
Digital Manufacturing
Process Improvement
Project Management
Leadership
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Director Of Commerce Software

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Location:
Maple Plain, MN
Industry:
Information Technology And Services
Work:
Proto Labs
Director of Commerce Software

Jostens 2010 - Jan 2016
Director Design and Engineering

Jostens 2004 - 2010
Director R and D and Engineering

Jostens 1997 - 2004
Manager Software Engineering

Siemens 1996 - 1997
Senior Software Engineer
Education:
North Dakota State University
Bachelor of Science In Mechanical Engineering, Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Auburn University
Master of Business Administration, Masters, Business
Skills:
Product Development
Integration
Process Improvement
Software Development
Project Management
Cross Functional Team Leadership
Engineering
Leadership
Product Design
Rapid Prototyping
Continuous Improvement
Technology Management
Cnc Manufacturing
Software Engineering
Product Management
Automation
Process Automation
Digital Asset Management
Digital Manufacturing
Enterprise Software
Lean Manufacturing
Process Simulation
Six Sigma
Process Engineering
Testing
Program Management
Quality Assurance
Agile Methodologies
Design For Manufacturing
Kaizen
Dmaic
Manufacturing Engineering
Business Process Improvement

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Marko Tiainen, Ari Alm, Juha Tontti, Clayze Cobo, Hannu Tervola, Kari Saarela

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