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They have appointed Dan Kehr, an industry specialist with over a decade of experience in finance and additive manufacturing, to lead this new initiative.<\/p>\n<p>With a focus on providing tailored financing solutions for a market that is evolving quickly, Kehr is expected to leverage his expertise in business development and existing industry connections. According to Brian Bjella, group president of GreatAmerica&#8217;s Specialty Markets Group, the company sees this move as an opportunity to support additive manufacturing original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), channel partners, and end-users. Bjella emphasized that GreatAmerica&#8217;s established platform and funding capabilities are aligned with the needs of this dynamic sector.<\/p>\n<p>Additive manufacturing is moving beyond its traditional role in prototyping to become a mainstay production method across various industries, including automotive and aerospace. The global additive manufacturing market was valued at approximately $20.37 billion in 2023, with the U.S. alone accounting for about 21% of this total. Projections indicate that the U.S. market is expected to reach $16.48 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 21.3%.<\/p>\n<p>This strategic initiative underlines GreatAmerica&#8217;s commitment to investing in future growth across existing and emerging markets, showcasing a proactive adaptation to an ever-evolving industry landscape.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cedar Rapids-based GreatAmerica Financial Services is making a significant move into the rapidly growing 3D printing industry, also known as additive manufacturing. They have appointed Dan Kehr, an industry specialist with over a decade of experience in finance and additive manufacturing, to lead this new initiative. 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