Michael Corliss is the Vice President of Technology at Knust Godwin, bringing over 44 years of experience in advanced manufacturing. His career spans critical sectors including Defense, Aerospace, Space, Oil & Gas, Turbo Machinery, and Semiconductors. Michael is widely respected for his leadership in precision manufacturing and complex production strategies. Fifteen years ago, he launched Knust Godwin’s Additive Manufacturing (AM) division, guiding its full vertical integration into the company’s core operations. Under his direction, AM has become a transformative capability, enabling the company to deliver mission-critical, turnkey solutions with greater speed, precision, and design flexibility. Michael is a passionate advocate for combining traditional manufacturing excellence with next- generation technologies to meet the evolving needs of OEMs, defense contractors, and high- reliability applications.