Thomas Hess is a Senior Account Manager at
3D Infotech with extensive experience helping manufacturers implement advanced metrology, automation, and quality inspection technologies. Working with aerospace, defense, automotive, energy, and industrial manufacturers, he specializes in identifying opportunities where 3D scanning, machine vision, robotics, and intelligent inspection systems can improve quality, reduce costs, and accelerate production readiness.
Thomas studied Mechanical engineering at California State University, Fullerton and has built his career around technical sales, solution development, and customer engagement within the manufacturing technology sector. He works closely with engineering, quality, and operations teams to evaluate inspection challenges, define automation strategies, and align technology investments with measurable business objectives.
His expertise includes dimensional metrology, automated inspection systems, robotic scanning cells, machine vision, reverse engineering, and smart manufacturing initiatives. Thomas has supported projects involving aerospace structures, precision-machined components, castings, composites, and complex assemblies, helping organizations transition from manual inspection processes to scalable, data-driven quality systems. His consultative approach enables customers to navigate technology evaluations, proof-of-concept programs, and enterprise-wide deployment strategies with confidence.
At 3D Infotech, Thomas focuses on building long-term partnerships with manufacturers seeking to modernize quality operations through automation, digitalization, and advanced measurement technologies. By combining technical understanding with practical business insight, he helps organizations leverage metrology as a strategic tool for improving productivity, reducing risk, and supporting the adoption of next-generation smart manufacturing practices.
