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Advancing Underwater Sonar Development Using Additive Manufacturing

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Register now to explore Klein Marine Systems’ journey to producing high-quality underwater towed sonar systems with additive manufacturing.

The underwater sonar industry is rapidly evolving, driven by growing demands for higher resolution and precise control in deep-sea exploration. A key challenge in this field is optimizing towed sonar systems for stability and image clarity — factors that are critical for accurate underwater mapping. Traditional manufacturing methods limit the ability to customize sonar system designs for specific underwater environments, leading to inconsistent imaging results.

Join Tyler Johnson, mechanical engineer lead at Klein Marine Systems, as he shares how their partnership with Endeavor 3D is overcoming these design constraints. Learn how they’re using Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing, paired with durable materials like nylon PA 12 and stainless steel 316L, to create lighter, stronger sonar systems built to withstand harsh underwater conditions.

Register now to explore Klein Marine Systems’ journey to producing high-quality underwater towed sonar systems with additive manufacturing.

Agenda: 

  • Explore the unique and growing underwater sonar system landscape
  • Learn how Klein Marine Systems leveraged the design capabilities of additive manufacturing and mechanical properties of 3D printing materials to enhance sonar image clarity
  • Understand Klein Marine Systems’ diverse use of sonar systems across military, shipwreck salvage, search and rescue and offshore renewable market operations

Presenter 1:

Tyler Johnson

Mechanical Engineering Lead, Klein Marine Systems

Tyler Johnson is a recognized expert in marine engineering and robotics with over a decade of hands-on experience developing cutting-edge underwater technologies. His career spans leading institutions in the field, including the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Bluefin Robotics, and Klein Marine Systems. At Klein, Tyler serves as the mechanical engineering lead, where he is at the forefront of integrating advanced manufacturing techniques into the design and development of high-performance sonar systems. He holds a master's degree in mechanical engineering (robotics) from Stevens Institute of Technology and is passionate about pushing the boundaries of underwater exploration and innovation.

Presenter 2:

TJ Root

Application Engineer, Endeavor3D

TJ Root is an application engineer at Endeavor 3D with a deep background in motorsports, product development and additive manufacturing. He began his career in the NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series before joining Enventys Partners, where he helped inventors overcome manufacturing barriers by introducing end-use additive as a viable production path. There, he built and led an internal AM bureau that supported low-volume product launches and produced thousands of critical components.

In 2022, TJ joined Desktop Metal, working across multiple technologies—including metal binder jetting and elastomeric photopolymer foams—while supporting technical sales, design consulting, and strategy. At Endeavor 3D, he continues to focus on maximizing the value of additive manufacturing, helping customers deploy AM the right way for real-world impact.

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