Rich Allen

Rich Allen is a seasoned professional in the field of electrophotography and materials science, currently serving as the VP Materials, Process and Imaging at Evolve Additive Solutions.1 He joined the company in November 2018, bringing with him over 35 years of experience in electrophotographic technology.12

Career Background

Prior to joining Evolve Additive Solutions, Allen had an extensive career at Kodak, where he worked on various projects related to electrophotography and imaging systems.1 His experience includes:

• Developing toner and developer technology
• Working on major materials projects, such as in-house dip coated photoconductors
• Integrating oil-less fused toner made by an evaporative limited coalescence process
• Serving as a "Chief Engineer" for successfully commercialized NexPress products

Role at Evolve Additive Solutions

As VP Materials, Process and Imaging, Allen is responsible for:

• Driving STEP (Selective Thermoplastic Electrophotographic Process) technology development
• Overseeing materials development for the company's STEP platform
• Leading a team focused on materials, electrophotographic imaging development, and system integration testing4

Education and Location

Allen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Physics from the University of Maine at Orono.1 He is based in Rochester, New York, and works out of Evolve Additive Solutions' office in that location.3

Current Status

As of July 2022, Allen's LinkedIn profile indicates that he is open to consulting opportunities in the field of 2D and 3D toner materials.2 This suggests that he may have transitioned from his role at Evolve Additive Solutions to pursue independent consulting work.