Janne Kyttanen

Janne Kyttanen

Janne Kyttanen is a visionary and pioneer in the 3D printing industry. As founder of Freedom of Creation, he became one of the first designers to commercialize 3D printed products, including light fixtures, footwear, furniture, and much more. When Freedom of Creation was acquired by 3D Systems in 2011, Kyttanen took up the mantle as the company’s Creative Director, an influential position which he thrived in for 4 years. Now, Kyttanen puts his 3D expertise to another use, as co-founder and CEO of What the Future Venture Capital, a VC firm dedicated to designing tech startups specializing in cutting-edge technologies.

Editorials

Janne Kyttanen August 9, 2019
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How to know if your 3D printing venture is a business or a hobby: two metrics to focus on for success

As humans, it is natural for us to seek out comfort and stability, but comfort is a trap. It makes…
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Editorials

Janne Kyttanen May 17, 2019
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Janne Kyttanen: people will NOT pay extra for custom products, here’s why

In a world that can be tailored to fit an individual’s needs at the click of a button, it is…
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Editorials

Janne Kyttanen March 1, 2019
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Janne Kyttanen: why going beyond the razor and blades business model will benefit 3D printing companies

Imagine you are a large 2D printer manufacturer and you wish to get into the 3D printing game. You will…
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Editorials

Janne Kyttanen January 25, 2019
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Janne Kyttanen: does speed really matter in 3D printing?

Demonstrating lighting speed 3D printing will inevitably get a lot of Youtube hits, but where does speed really matter? If…
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Formnext

Janne Kyttanen November 29, 2018
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Janne Kyttanen: shifting perspectives on 3D and gearing up for Formnext 2019

Although Formnext 2018 just finished, in true Janne Kyttanen style, I am already thinking about Formnext 2019. Before I share…
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Editorials

Janne Kyttanen November 2, 2018
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Janne Kyttanen: if it ain’t broke, innovate

“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” a common phrase we often hear, especially when something in business is working.…
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Editorials

Janne Kyttanen October 16, 2018
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Janne Kyttanen: crash and boom – there is no money in 3D printing

“3D Printing Is Revolutionizing Manufacturing—Literally Right Now!” A statement I completely agree with from Forbes’ recent article “This Sector Is…
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Automation

Janne Kyttanen September 14, 2018
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Janne Kyttanen: what 3DTI and popsicles can teach us about automating factories

Janne Kyttanen has been involved in pioneering the 3D printing industry for over 20 years with ambitious products, such as…
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Defense

Janne Kyttanen August 17, 2018
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Janne Kyttanen: why 3D printed gun control starts with education

When I started in 3D printing over 20 years ago, my first project sought to create a better world by…
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Editorials

Janne Kyttanen July 27, 2018
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Nobody owns ideas: 3 reasons why open innovation and co-creation can accelerate your business

Nobody owns ideas! I mean think about it—isn’t it a bit naive to think that out of 7 billion people…
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