KANSAS CITY, MO, Apr 15, 2014 – D3 Technologies, one of the leading providers of Autodesk manufacturing solutions, announces the addition of a talented new team member to their already high-powered technical team. Bill Baker, a licensed engineer, has joined Team D3 as a solution consultant. He will be focusing on consulting and implementation of the Autodesk Simulation solution set including Autodesk Simulation Mechanical, CFD, and Moldflow. Bill’s primary objective is to consult with the engineering teams of D3 customers. He will have the tools to assist them in increasing revenue and reducing costs by leveraging the latest in simulation technologies.

Bill received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Missouri at Rolla in 1984 and went on to acquire his Professional Engineering license from Missouri five years later. Today, he has over 30 years of experience in the industry using CAD/CAE software in various programs including Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Vault, Mechanical Desktop, Pro-E, SolidWorks, and ComputerVision. Bill has also worked for four progressive, leading, equipment manufacturers before joining Team D3 including Altec Industries, Gray Manufacturing, Snorkel International, and Broderson Manufacturing.. Bill’s extensive experience in the mobile equipment manufacturing industry makes him a welcomed addition and a valuable asset to the team.

“I couldn’t be more excited to have someone of Bill’s caliber join our team. The level of capabilities and industry expertise he brings on board is phenomenal. I can’t wait to see the value our customers realize as Bill engages with them to help them use Autodesk Simulation technologies to optimize and validate the integrity of their designs before they go to market,” states Kevin Schlack, president of D3.

About D3

Founded in 1998, D3 Technologies is a consulting company that partners with manufacturers to help them leverage the latest in engineering technologies in order to design their products better and bring them to market faster. With multiple offices and training centers located all across the Midwest, D3 is a true partner that delivers solutions to help all manufacturing companies pursue continuous improvement goals to increase productivity and profitability. As one of the largest and most accomplished Autodesk Manufacturing Partners in North America, D3 focuses on 3D design, product data management/product lifecycle management (PDM/PLM), engineer-to-order (ETO), and configure-to-order (CTO) solutions.

For more information on D3, please visit www.d3tech.net.