Clark Patterson

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Senior Engineer - Materials & Process Innovation at Center Street Technologies

Akron, Ohio, United States

Overview

Clark is an Advanced Manufacturing Technologist with over two decades of experience, specializing in materials and process innovation for 3D printing since 2004. He has deep expertise in FDM, material jetting, and binderjet platforms, and has led grant programs with NASA and America Makes. He studied Chemistry at The University of Akron.


He is the inventor on a patent for a method of 3D printing high-density polymer materials.

Personality Overview

Late Adopter

Process Oriented

Overcautious

They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.  Being observant comes to them naturally. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.

Topics They Care About

AM Materials Innovation
His career is focused on developing new materials and processes, highlighted by his patent for 3D printing high-density polymer materials.
Large-Scale Printing
He has extensive experience with Big Area Additive Manufacturing (BAAM) and has shared large-scale projects, including a full-scale F-16 fuselage mockup.
Aerospace & Defense
His work has involved projects for the Air Force, and he has a stated interest in organizations like Lockheed Martin and the Air Force Research Laboratory.

Media Appearances

Clark has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2022 - 11-2025
Senior Engineer - Materials & Process Innovation at Center Street Technologies
1-2019
AM Technologist & 3D printing Consultant at Independent Consultant
9-2016 - 12-2021
Sr. Additive Manufacturing Process Engineer at Additive Engineering Solutions
1-2010 - 9-2016
Senior Technologist at rp+m
1-2005 - 1-2010
Field Engineer at Stratasys

Education

1984 - 1989
Chemistry from The University of Akron
1989 - 1990
Electronics from ETI Technical College

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Insights For Selling To Clark

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control
  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them
  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly

DONT's

  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Clark is

  • Proof of usage by others in the industry, case studies showing ROI are likely to work the best with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Clark

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Clark move?

  • They are some of the slowest movers and take their time reaching decisions.
  • Can Clark take some risk or not?

  • They have very low acceptance of risk even if they do not say it directly.

You And Clark

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