--- title: "AdvancedTek Blog: 3D Printing Insights | Philip Wood" description: Philip Wood is a Marketing Automation Specialist at AdvancedTek, where he has spent three years helping manufacturers across the Midwest understand and adopt additive manufacturing technology. With a B.S. in Business Administration, Philip focuses on connecting the right solutions to the right organizations across AdvancedTek's nine-state territory. 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With a B.S. in Business Administration, Philip focuses on connecting the right solutions to the right organizations across AdvancedTek's nine-state territory. Outside of work, he enjoys walking in the woods, practicing yoga, and petting every dog he meets. [Follow me on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-toft-wood/) 09/08/2026 ## [Accelerating UAV Innovation with Additive Manufacturing](https://info.advancedtek.com/blog/accelerating-uav-innovation-with-additive-manufacturing) #### [Accelerating UAV Innovation with Additive Manufacturing](https://info.advancedtek.com/blog/accelerating-uav-innovation-with-additive-manufacturing) How is 3D printing changing drone and UAV manufacturing? 3D printing is letting drone and UAV manufacturers move from design to flight-ready parts in days instead of months, replacing tooling-dependent processes like CNC machining and injection… [Read More](https://info.advancedtek.com/blog/accelerating-uav-innovation-with-additive-manufacturing) 07/14/2026 #### [Is the Formlabs Form 4 Worth Upgrading from the Form 3? 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