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Divergent Technologies Expands Leadership Team with New COO

Divergent Technologies, Inc. has recently elevated Cooper Keller to the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) as part of its initiative to enhance its leadership team in accordance with the company's growth strategy. The promotion signifies a pivotal moment for the company, as Keller is expected to drive the adoption and production capabilities of the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS™), addressing the increasing demand in the defense, aerospace, and automotive industries.

Since joining Divergent as an essential member of the foundational team, Keller has been integral to establishing the operational framework necessary for the company's success. As COO, his responsibilities encompass overseeing customer application functions, which include application engineering, program management, supply chain logistics, quality assurance, and production processes. His focus will be on optimizing the manufacturing experience to better serve clients and enhance production efficiencies.

Before his tenure at Divergent, Keller amassed significant industry experience leading the development of various products across sectors including automotive, transportation, aerospace, and defense while at Eaton Corporation. His work included innovation in high-performance engines and satellite systems, showcasing his expertise and versatility in product development.

“Cooper is a world-class operator,” remarked Lukas Czinger, the CEO and Co-Founder of Divergent. “His unique blend of vision and operational excellence is instrumental in steering our products and processes to achieve new heights. I am confident that his leadership as COO will greatly enhance our capability to deliver products swiftly, flexibly, and with exceptional quality.”

The strategic expansion of Divergent’s leadership team appears well poised to deepen customer relationships, accelerate production scaling, and promote the adoption of its state-of-the-art manufacturing solutions. The company has already secured contracts with notable names in the aerospace and automotive sectors, including Lockheed Martin, RTX, and Aston Martin, to deliver a diverse range of over 600 unique components. These offerings range from individual sustainment parts to integrated assemblies, illustrating the extensive applications of the patented DAPS technology.

“I am honored to step into the role of Chief Operating Officer,” stated Keller. “With multiple customer programs moving into production and more in the pipeline, we find ourselves in a prime position to amplify our manufacturing systems into a global competitive edge. We aim to apply DAPS across new sectors and deliver transformative outcomes throughout various critical industries.”

About Divergent Technologies

Founded in 2014, Divergent Technologies is pioneering the development of the 21st-century industrial landscape through its innovative solutions such as DAPS™. This end-to-end digital manufacturing platform enables rapid design, additive manufacturing, and automated assembly, setting new industry standards. Headquartered in Torrance, California, the company's mission is to revolutionize production methods within defense, aerospace, and automotive sectors, thereby reshaping the future of industrial manufacturing. To learn more about their initiatives and state-of-the-art technologies, visit divergent3d.com.