IACMI is proud to be part of your journey, Sam Pankratz! An inspiring story and well worth the read! Manufacturing USA Uday Vaidya Margaret Slattery #ModernMakers #Leadersoftomorrow
Modern Maker Sam Pankratz started flying radio-controlled airplanes as a hobby, but it turned into a lifelong passion! ✈️ His love for flying has taken him all over the country and led to amazing friendships. Now, Sam is a Mechanical Engineer at Anduril Industries, where he's working on advanced systems for unmanned aircraft. He's focused on lightweight materials, 3D printing, and prototyping parts. Sam recently finished his master's degree at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and became part of the IACMI – The Composites Institute community. He was involved in workforce training and composites research. The best part of Sam's job? Seeing his own parts actually fly and work perfectly! 🚀 Meet Sam: https://lnkd.in/e_DYBcZ7 #ModernMakers #MFGUSA #IACMI #AdvancedManufacturing #ManufacturingCareers #Engineer