Additive manufacturing company Carbon has announced the promotion of longtime executive Jason Rolland, Ph.D., to the role of Chief Technology Officer, strengthening its leadership team as it continues to scale its product development and manufacturing platform.
Based in Redwood City, California, Carbon confirmed that Rolland will now lead the company’s global technology and research strategy, overseeing innovation across materials science, hardware, and software. The appointment reflects Carbon’s focus on deepening its technological capabilities as demand grows for high-performance, digitally manufactured products.
Rolland has been with Carbon for more than 12 years and was among the company’s earliest hires. Trained as a polymer scientist, he earned his Ph.D. in 2005 under Carbon co-founder Joseph DeSimone, establishing strong academic foundations that would later shape the company’s materials innovation.
During his tenure, Rolland built and led Carbon’s materials team and co-invented the company’s patented dual-cure resin platform. This breakthrough technology enabled faster production, improved durability, and expanded the range of applications possible through additive manufacturing. Under his leadership, Carbon introduced multiple next-generation resin products that helped redefine what could be achieved in digital manufacturing.
“Over the past 12 years, I’ve grown deeply connected to this technology and the impact it can create,” Rolland said. “Additive manufacturing plays a critical role in shaping the future of product development, and Carbon is well positioned to lead that transformation.”
Before joining Carbon, Rolland co-founded Liquidia, Inc., and established himself as a leading innovator in advanced materials and manufacturing technologies. He currently holds more than 60 issued U.S. patents, with dozens more pending, reflecting his extensive contributions to scientific and engineering advancement.
Carbon’s co-founder and CEO, Phil DeSimone, highlighted Rolland’s long-standing influence on the company’s success.
“Jason has been a driving force behind many of our most impactful products,” DeSimone said. “From the early days of Carbon to our current global operations, his leadership and creativity have helped define our technology roadmap. We are excited to have him lead our broader R&D and product development efforts.”
In his new role, Rolland will guide Carbon’s research and engineering teams as the company expands its portfolio of manufacturing solutions for industries including automotive, healthcare, consumer goods, and industrial production. His focus will include accelerating material innovation, improving production scalability, and supporting customers in bringing high-performance products to market faster.
The promotion comes at a time when manufacturers are increasingly turning to digital production methods to reduce costs, improve customization, and shorten product development cycles. Carbon’s integrated approach—combining software, hardware, and materials—positions it as a key player in this evolving landscape.
By elevating a long-serving technical leader from within, Carbon is reinforcing its commitment to sustained innovation and internal talent development. The move also signals continuity in its technology strategy, ensuring that future advancements remain closely aligned with the company’s original vision.
With Rolland now leading its technology organization, Carbon aims to accelerate its next phase of growth while maintaining its reputation as a pioneer in additive manufacturing and digital production.