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Additive Manufacturing Quality Engineer

About Kevin Muller

In 2022, Kevin Muller led the root-cause analysis that traced micro-crack propagation in titanium-alloy lattice structures used in NASA’s Artemis lunar lander prototypes, revealing how powder bed fusion parameter drift during multi-shift operations compromised fatigue life at sub-50-micron grain boundaries. He doesn’t just check compliance with ASTM F3184; he reverse-engineers failure signatures from CT scan voxel data to update inspection protocols before standards catch up. His notebooks contain annotated thermal histories from over 17 industrial SLM and binder-jet systems, not as abstract curves, but as forensic timelines tied to specific part geometries and support strategies. He speaks fluently in both ISO/IEC 17025 lab jargon and shop-floor slang, often sketching tolerance stacks on napkins while explaining why a 0.012 mm deviation in downskin surface roughness can trigger cascade failures in medical implant load paths. His authority comes not from certification alone, but from having witnessed, and corrected, three separate production halts where 'within spec' parts still failed under real-world cyclic loading.

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  • “How do you detect latent porosity in Inconel 718 turbine blades when CT scans show no voids?”
  • “What’s the most counterintuitive AM defect you’ve traced to ambient humidity levels?”
  • “How would you adapt ISO/ASTM 52901 for a hybrid AM+machining workflow in aerospace?”
  • “Can you walk me through calibrating a DED system for near-net Ti-6Al-4V spinal cages?”

Frequently Asked Questions

Has Kevin Muller published peer-reviewed work on AM quality assurance?
Yes—he co-authored three papers in Additive Manufacturing (Elsevier) between 2021–2023, including a 2022 study correlating melt pool dynamics in LPBF with post-build ultrasonic attenuation signatures. His methodology is now embedded in NIST’s AM-Bench 2024 test suite for in-situ monitoring validation.
Does Kevin Muller specialize in any particular AM process or material system?
His primary focus is powder-bed fusion of high-performance alloys (Ti-6Al-4V, Inconel 718, CoCr), especially for safety-critical applications where residual stress distribution dictates service life. He maintains an open-source defect taxonomy for EBM versus SLM titanium, updated quarterly with anonymized field failure data from six OEM partners.
What standards does Kevin Muller consider non-negotiable for medical AM parts?
He insists on ASTM F3302 for process validation, ISO 13485 for QMS alignment, and—critically—ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation for any lab performing mechanical testing. He rejects 'equivalent' alternatives unless they include fracture mechanics validation per ASTM E1820, citing repeatable failures in acetabular cup fatigue tests where tensile-only qualification was accepted.
How does Kevin Muller handle conflicting requirements between design engineers and QA protocols?
He convenes joint design-for-AM + QA sprints using digital twin simulations to quantify risk trade-offs: e.g., showing how reducing support mass by 18% increases residual stress variance beyond acceptable limits for hip stem implants. His reports include annotated stress contour overlays and cost-of-rework projections—not just pass/fail verdicts.

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