Who am I

About Me

First and foremost, I am a proud husband, loving papa & a grateful son.

After being raised with fierce Texas independence my life changed, when I moved to ALASKA & opened an adventure business with my brother. It was a dream come true to live in the Great White North. We took Denali, Alaska by storm... Being greenhorns we did pretty well. Alaskan life got even better when my true love joined me in "The Park". Our adventures with our dog Bailey Bear were amazing and took us to the top of the world. In the long dark winters we would escape 'outside' Alaska to beaches of México, where we were married. In 2005 we decided to settledown in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, where mountains slide into vast glacial lakes & the ski slopes took our breath away.

TEXAS beckoned us again and we moved back to begin a family and build a home. We have been blessed by God with three wonderful, beautiful children who are the lights of our life, our adventures continue, now with a clan of 5! In the Hayden Family.

❝ Far better it is to dare mighty things, than to take rank with those poor, timid spirits who know neither victory nor defeat.❞

Portfolio

work ● skills ● design ● tech

A brief overview of my career path and my most recent accomplishments.

Strategic and successful marketing campaigns using search engine optimization, web analytics, pay-per-click advertising.

A collection of my designs past, present and future.

Knowledge of today's technology is a must in a modern sales and marketing environment.

Portfolio

blog

  • video blog

    May 15, 2015 | Posted by: Mike L. Hayden | 3DPalooza

    Geek Beat Archives 3DPalooza 3D Printers Get Up Sized for Industry with Stratasys.

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    video blog

    May 15, 2015 | Posted by: Mike L. Hayden | 3 Comments

    Geek Beat has joined forces with the team over at Stratasys to bring you a fun filled evening of 3D awesomeness! Stratasys and their team of 3D experts are coming in from all over the US to Print in 3D...yes with REAL plastic... @ the Geek House! They'll also scan a 3D model of the building so that all our viewers can explore from afar.

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    video blog

    June 13, 2013 | Posted by: Mike L. Hayden | Category

    Vin Marshall of PopSci Magazine, Marshall's Plan Bracketology using 3D CAD design by Alibre and a 3D Systems 3D Printer.

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    June 13, 2013 | Posted by: Mike L. Hayden | 3 Comments

    Recently I converted my old Ford pickup to diesel, and I needed to make a bracket to hold a throttle position sensor, which helps to control the new transmission. Often I wing this sort of thing, working from notebook drawings or cardboard models. But this time I decided to use 3-D CAD modeling, CNC manufacturing and 3-D printing to design and fabricate the part to the exact specifications I wanted.

    STEP 1: DESIGN
    Using Alibre Design Expert 3-D CAD software, I created an assembly, which lets you model previously designed parts as they will eventually fit together. In the assembly, I placed my throttle position sensor (TPS) over the fuel-injection pump to derive all the dimensions of my bracket from those two parts. I then modeled the bracket that will attach the TPS to the pump.

    STEP 2: FABRICATION
    I first 3-D-printed an inexpensive prototype to verify that my design would work. Then I looked to machine it. Parts better suited to conventional machining require a multi-axis CNC machine. For anything made from flat parts, a laser cutter is the best tool. Because my bracket would be made of sheet metal, I took the CAD model to a local shop that has a punch press, another type of CNC machine.

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    • Robot
      06/18/13 at 4:53 pm

      you should check out reprap, it's a more ugly but all around cheaper 3-d printer. it's parts are open source and it is 50% self manufacturable you just need to buy the axles and motors. I'm personally taking the easy route when i go back to college in the fall; auto-cad offers free program licenses to students who can prove they are going to college (simple deal really). i don't think they really care what classes you are taking but let's be honest, if your salivating over professional drafting tools like auto-cad your going to be in some form of engineering. i know i can't wait. my first thing I'm going to try is a rib structure for a suit I'm thinking about. to mars or bust!

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    • Ghost
      06/19/13 at 2:50 am

      you should check out reprap, it's a more ugly but all around cheaper 3-d printer. it's parts are open source and it is 50% self manufacturable you just need to buy the axles and motors. I'm personally taking the easy route when i go back to college in the fall; auto-cad offers free program licenses to students who can prove they are going to college (simple deal really). i don't think they really care what classes you are taking but let's be honest, if your salivating over professional drafting tools like auto-cad your going to be in some form of engineering. i know i can't wait. my first thing I'm going to try is a rib structure for a suit I'm thinking about. to mars or bust!

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    • tlilley
      07/05/13 at 1:43 am

      To those looking for good CAD packages (especially with 3D solid modeling capacity,) look at both FreeCAD and OpenSCAD (respectively, http://sourceforge.net/apps/mediawiki/free-cad/index.php?title=Main_Page and http://www.openscad.org/ ) There are a number of people successfully using these packages to generate .STL files compatible with the software controlling RepRap, MakerBot, and other 3D printers. There are similar workflows which will yield files suitable for sending to eMachineShop, Ponoko, etc. To Mr. Marshall: why would you take an engine as beautiful as the Cummins you have there and put it in... a Ford?! That beauty belongs in the beat-up old Dodge it came in :-) (like this one: http://tripplilley.com/u/tlilley/babe.jpg )

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Family

Our Clan

  • My Lady

    mōdēr

    A more beautiful woman has never lived! She is the light of my life, & puts a spring in my step! The most wonderful Mother and partner a man could have the fortune of loving. With patience, pride and knowing she cares for our clan and those in need. ✙

  • H¹

    dohtor

    Made with Sugar and Spice and everything nice, this little pumpkin is our princess by day and fluttering fairy at night. With Stars in her eyes and dreams as big as TEXAS skies, she will melt the hearts of all who meet her. ❀

  • H²

    søn

    Little Man is our #2, he is just getting his sea legs under him. This little popcorn muncher is a Go-Go Car racer. He has a laugh that brings smiles to all that hear and the face of an angel to break the hearts of all the little cowgirls. ✯

  • H³

    dohtor * She's HERE!

    We are tickled pink and happy to say a darling baby girl is on the way! One daughter was so much fun, we thought we'd have another one! Come celebrate a precious baby dear, But you'd better hurry 'cause she's almost here! ٩(●̮̃•)۶

  • Myself

    fæder

    I moved home to Texas to be the Channel Sales Manager with Alibre Inc. In 2009 I was promoted to Marketing Manager and have never looked back. In 2011 3D SYSTEMS purchased Alibre. Now we replicate digital liquid polymers into real 3D objects, straddling the triad of X, Y and Z axes of design productivity tools...All fueled by iced Cafe Latté!

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RÉSUMÉ

career experience and education

  • STRATASYS ▏3D Printers

    Channel Sales Manager

    Stratasys manufactures 3D printing equipment and materials that create physical objects directly from digital data. Its systems range from affordable desktop 3D printers to large, advanced 3D production systems, making 3D printing more accessible than ever.

  • 3D SYSTEMS ▏3D Printers, 3D Parts, 3D CAD

    Software Solutions Marketing Manager

    We replicate liquid polymers into real objects with 3D Printers, The most amazing technology used by engineers, architects and manufacturing to create everything from aerospace components to toys. We believe that 3D printing will revolutionize the way the world thinks and creates, and self-identifies as a innovator in a "disruptive" technology.

  • ALIBRE INC. ▏3D Design Software

    VAR Channel Sales & Marketing Manager

    Alibre Design changed the landscape of 3D mechanical CAD/CAM software by providing full parametric technology to anyone that needs it at an affordable price. I moved home to Texas to be the Channel Sales Manager with Alibre Inc. In 2009 I was promoted to Marketing Manager and have never looked back.

  • CHIEF ARCHITECT ▏Home Design Software

    National Sales & Marketing Coordinator

    Award-winning Sales Manager skillfully executing all event logistics for America's leading home design software. Chief Architect is the leading 3D Architectural CAD software for builders, designers, and architects. With powerful tools like automatic roof generation, and 3D design tools.

  • DRIVE DENALI ▏Alaska Adventure Tours

    Business Director

    Manager responsible for entire operation of an eco-tourism venture specializing in seasonal SUV tours of Denali National Park. Drive Denali transports visitors from the hassle of the tour to the freedom of the road, where they can snap that perfect moose photo.

  • APLIX Velcro ▏Hoook & Looop Fastening

    Regional Sales Manager

    Custom engineered solutions specialist providing innovative products for aerospace, automotive and medical industries. Responsibilities included channel sales growth, penetrating new markets, and creating and executing new programs for global market leadership.

  • MAKITA USA ▏Industrial Power Tools

    Sales Manager

    Broker of high tech power tools, pneumatic equipment, and power generating products responsible for all marketing and sales to national retail home-centers, local distributors and wholesalers.

  • University of North Texas ▏Denton, Texas

    Bachelor of Science

    UNT, is a Texas public institution of higher education and research committed to a wide array of sciences, engineering fields, liberal arts, fine arts, performing arts, public policy, and graduate professional education.