Our Team
John Barnes
Founder
🛠️ Led AM integration across engineering, supply chain & maintenance
🏭 Built & scaled labs with FDM, SLA, SLS, SLM, and DED systems
🌍 Trained global teams and fostered AM adoption across 10+ countries
🤝 Shaped standards via API 20S/20T, IOGP JIS02, and Fieldnode
📊 Tracked performance with data-driven KPIs and vendor oversight
We help organizations bridge digital and physical worlds—accelerating innovation, reducing barriers, and unlocking the full potential of AM.
Connecting Innovation to Industry—One Layer at a Time
Additive Nexus LLC is a consultancy built for the future of manufacturing. We help businesses harness the transformative power of additive manufacturing (AM) by translating complex technologies into scalable, industrial solutions. From oil & gas to aerospace, we guide organizations through the strategic adoption of AM—bridging the gap between digital design and physical production.
Founded by a seasoned technical leader with deep roots in heavy industry and a passion for bold, Additive Nexus is more than a consultancy. We’re a catalyst for change.
Our Vision
To redefine industrial innovation by connecting digital manufacturing, additive technologies, and intelligent supply chains—empowering a future where agility, traceability, and value creation are seamlessly integrated across sectors.
What Sets Us Apart
- Industrial-Grade Expertise
We speak the language of standards, specs, and scale. Whether it’s API 20S, NASA MSFC-STD-3716, or your own internal qualification hurdles—we help you navigate with confidence. - Creative Strategy Meets Technical Rigor
We blend engineering precision with bold storytelling. From logo design to animated web assets, we make your AM journey not just credible—but memorable. - Hands-On Collaboration
We don’t just advise—we build alongside you. Our iterative, feedback-driven approach ensures every solution is tailored, tested, and ready to perform.
Who We Work With
- Manufacturers seeking to scale AM beyond prototyping
- Engineers navigating qualification and compliance
- Innovators building digital inventories and resilient supply chains
- Brands ready to stand out in a traditionally conservative sector
Why “Additive Nexus”?
Because we live at the intersection—where digital meets physical, where creativity meets compliance, and where bold ideas become industrial realities.