Jason Rolland
SVP of Materials at Carbon
Bio Info
Jason Rolland is the Senior Vice President of Materials at Carbon, a leading 3D printing technology company transforming how products are designed, manufactured, and brought to market. With a background that spans chemistry, materials science, and entrepreneurship, Jason has spent his career at the intersection of innovation and impact. At Carbon, he leads the development of advanced materials that power the company’s groundbreaking Digital Light Synthesis™ (DLS™) technology, enabling scalable, sustainable, and end-use production across industries.
Previously, Jason co-founded Liquidia Technologies, served as Senior Director of Research at Diagnostics for All, and has authored more than 25 current and pending patents. His expertise lies in leveraging materials science to solve real-world challenges — from sustainable product design to onshoring manufacturing for resilience and speed.
Jason’s work has influenced industries as diverse as automotive, consumer goods, medical devices, and sporting equipment. Whether helping create lighter, more durable parts or accelerating product development timelines, he is passionate about how digital production and next-generation materials can unlock innovation while reducing environmental impact.
With a PhD in chemistry from UNC Chapel Hill and a BS in chemistry from Virginia Tech, Jason brings a rare combination of technical depth and entrepreneurial experience to conversations about the future of manufacturing.
Previous Interviews
Peggy Smedley Show
3D Printing and Sustainable Materials
Adam Savage’s Tested
How the adidas 4DFWD 3D Printed Running Shoe Is Made!
Topic Suggestions
The Future of Manufacturing: How Digital Production is Redefining What’s Possible
Why companies are embracing 3D printing not just for prototyping, but for true, scalable production.
From Idea to Production: Accelerating Product Design with Advanced Materials
How materials innovation can dramatically reduce development cycles and bring better products to market faster.
Onshoring and Resilience: Why Localized Digital Manufacturing is the Next Frontier
The role of 3D printing in strengthening supply chains and supporting economic resilience.
Sustainability Through Materials Science
How breakthroughs in chemistry and materials design can reduce waste, energy use, and carbon footprint in manufacturing.
Sports, Sneakers, and Medical Devices: Real-World 3D Printing Success Stories
How Carbon’s materials have already transformed consumer products and medical devices — and what’s next.
The Convergence of Chemistry, Software, and Hardware in Modern Manufacturing
Why innovation today requires thinking across disciplines to solve big challenges.
Lessons from the Lab to the Marketplace
How Jason’s journey from scientist to entrepreneur to corporate leader shaped his perspective on scaling deep tech innovation.
Sportswear, Equipment and Gear: Redefining what is possible and pushing boundaries
Exploring the wide range of end-use materials that unlock new applications and broaden horizons within sports
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