The showroom hums before the doors open. Printers warm up, technicians calibrate and educators prep demos. Roy Kirchner, chief executive officer of Ultimate 3D Printing Store, built this rhythm so builders, engineers and creators can move an idea from sketch to part without friction.
Kirchner turned a retail concept into a full ecosystem. The company expanded from equipment sales into design help, prototyping, training and maintenance so customers get answers at every step. Market swings tested the model, and the team used that pressure to sharpen sourcing, diversify partners and fortify service lines. The result is a business that serves hobbyists at a bench and manufacturers scaling production on tight timelines.
The future of Ultimate 3D Printing Store rests on three habits: innovate, upskill and adapt. Kirchner surrounds staff with new printers, materials and software so curiosity stays active. Cross-training turns specialists into problem solvers who can diagnose a print failure, advise on materials and coach clients through setup. Continuous learning is not a seminar, it is built into the week.
Energy is shared by design. Kirchner hosts live builds, origin talks and open houses where customers meet engineers, see new machines and leave with practical tips. Partnerships with universities, technical schools and industry groups invite learners to see additive manufacturing as a real career path. A Titan 100 Honoree, he treats recognition as a platform to educate, not a headline to frame.
The entrepreneurial story began with curiosity and persistence. Kirchner studied machines, learned material quirks and listened to makers who needed better support. He forged relationships with leading manufacturers and developers, then used those ties to bring advanced solutions to market. Large format systems, metals, high performance composites and specialty polymers moved from brochures to daily use because someone was willing to teach, troubleshoot and stand behind the gear.
Vision for the coming years is focused and clear. Ultimate 3D Printing Store will operate experience centers where teams can test equipment, choose materials and validate use cases before buying. A national service network will back customers with installation, training and responsive support. The company will expand on demand printing and keep investing in education so the technology is accessible to schools, small businesses and scaled operations.
Accomplishments reflect that arc. Kirchner has advised enterprises on adopting additive workflows, supported defense and medical applications and shared insight through talks, articles and hands-on workshops. He is proudest when a customer upgrades skills, launches a new product or hires a graduate who learned on the same tools the company helped equip.
What distinguishes Kirchner is a promise kept over time. He refuses to separate sales from stewardship, treats knowledge as a community asset and measures success in the parts that ship and the people who grow. That mix of craft and care turned an equipment store into a launchpad for modern fabrication across the region and beyond.
