Jim Williams Retires from DVIRC Board After Years of Distinguished Service

Philadelphia, PA – The Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center (DVIRC) has announced the retirement of Jim Williams , President of All Points Additive, from its Board of Directors. Williams, who has been an influential figure in the manufacturing sector, concluded his tenure yesterday after years of dedicated service.

Williams, who became DVIRC’s Chair of the Board of Directors, succeeding Ms. Bernadine Hawes, has a notable career history. Before his time at All Points Additive, he was the VP of Aerospace and Defense for 3D Systems, where he led advanced materials and process R&D with a focus on laser sintered engineered functional high-temperature composite thermoplastics. His role included overseeing new business development, with a focus on Department of Defense (DoD) and commercial applications, as well as managing advanced materials and process maturation, application engineering, and transition-to-production for scalable additive manufactured systems and components.

“Jim’s background and knowledge in the technologies of Smart Manufacturing have been invaluable as these technologies continue to grow in the manufacturing sector,” said Chris Scafario, DVIRC President & CEO. “His expertise has significantly helped DVIRC build out our services to support these efforts.”

Prior to joining 3D Systems, Williams spent over 47 years in the consumer, medical, and aerospace industries as President and CEO of Paramount Industries. He directed all facets of the company’s diversified product design and manufacturing operations, including materials and process R&D, applied research, industrial design, product engineering, design for manufacturing, product realization, additive manufacturing (AM), tooling, and leading-edge direct digital manufacturing. Williams has been a member of five director boards, including the Manufacturing Technology Deployment Group (MTDG), Applied Science & Technology Research Organization of America (ASTRO), SB Technologies, LLC, and Newagen Colony HOA, where he served as Board President. He has also chaired America Makes’ Executive Committee and Governance Board and presently chairs America Makes’ American National Standards Institutes (ANSI) Additive Manufacturing Standards Collaborative (AMSC).

Williams has served on DVIRC’s Board since 2014, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience that has greatly benefited the organization. His leadership has played a crucial role in advancing DVIRC’s mission and supporting the growth and development of small to mid-sized manufacturers in the region.

Reflecting on Williams' retirement, Chris Scafario shared a heartfelt message: “I’ve been blessed throughout my career to meet many wonderful people. Some educated and mentored me, some inspired me, others shared their secrets to success, finding happiness in life, and even scoring a good bourbon. Jim Williams brought all of that and so much more into his role as chairman of the DVIRC board of directors. While it is sad to lose a boss like Jim, it’s an incredible feeling to know I have such a great friend and truly trusted advisor!”

Jim Williams' legacy at DVIRC will undoubtedly continue to inspire and guide the organization as it moves forward. His contributions have left an indelible mark on the manufacturing sector and the DVIRC community.