Yannick Loisance, born in 1953 in Rennes, is a French engineer and entrepreneur with over 38 years of experience in the industrial and manufacturing sector. A graduate of the École Polytechnique (class of 1971), he began his career by managing the French subsidiary of GILDEMEISTER (now DMG), a leader in machine tools. In 1987, he founded Multistation, a pioneering company in digital and additive manufacturing. As CEO since its inception, he has led the company to become a key player in advanced industrial technologies, with expertise in additive and subtractive manufacturing, composites, 3D printing, and digitization. Yannick Loisance is recognized as a specialist in disruptive manufacturing technologies and industrial market strategy. He co-founded the French Rapid Prototyping Association in 1992 and has remained active in promoting innovation within the sector. A fluent speaker of French, English, and German. He is a regular speaker at industry events such as the last Forum France Additive, where he addresses topics like the strategic importance of metal additive manufacturing in defense sector. On LinkedIn, he actively shares news, trends, and insights related to additive manufacturing and Industry 4.0. Driven by a strong vision for the future of industry, Yannick Loisance continues to foster innovation, international collaboration, and the digital transformation of manufacturing.