John Hartner

John F. Hartner is an experienced executive and entrepreneur in the digital manufacturing and industrial technology sectors. He founded Digital Industrialist LLC in April 2014, a company that advises and invests in digital manufacturing businesses.12

Career Highlights

Hartner has over 30 years of experience leading technology companies worldwide, with a focus on electronics, cleantech, automation, and digital printing industries.1 His career includes:

• Founder of Digital Industrialist LLC (April 2014 - Present)2
• CEO of ExOne (May 2019 - November 2021)2
• COO of EnvisionTEC (March 2015 - April 2017)2
• Various leadership roles at Dover Corporation (2000 - 2014), including CEO of Dover Printing & Identification Segment2
• Positions at FMC Technologies (1994 - 2000)2
• Roles at Rockwell Automation (1985 - 1994)2

Education and Expertise

Hartner holds an MBA from the University of Chicago and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Villanova University.1 He has significant international experience, having lived and worked in Asia and Europe for nearly half of his career.1

Current Involvement

In addition to his role at Digital Industrialist, Hartner serves as a Director at Azul 3D, Inc. since 2020.3 He is known for his expertise in digital manufacturing, 3D printing, and industrial technology sectors.4

Language Skills

Hartner is a native English speaker and has limited working proficiency in Chinese.2

Throughout his career, John F. Hartner has demonstrated a strong focus on digital manufacturing and industrial technology, consistently taking on leadership roles in companies at the forefront of these industries.