Best Additivemanufacturing Podcasts (2024)

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53 - Steel Mills and Spatter: AM and Advanced Manufacturing Research at Carnegie Mellon University 18:40

1d ago18:40

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Stephanie Hendrixson shares observations from her visit to learn more about two different manufacturing institutes under the umbrella of Carnegie Mellon University. First, she visited the lab facilities at Mill 19, a refurbished steel mill site, used by the Manufacturing Futures Institute. The MFI aims to accelerate the digital transformation of ma…

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52 - Additive Manufacturing at NASA (PART 2) 31:13

1M ago31:13

31:13

In this follow-up to episode #51 of AM Radio, Dr. Tim Simpson joins Stephanie Hendrixson and Pete Zelinski in the studio to talk more about how NASA is implementing and shaping additive manufacturing. As part of an intergovernmental personnel act (IPA) assignment, Dr. Simpson has spent the last two years deployed within NASA helping to advance addi…

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51 - Additive Manufacturing at NASA (PART 1) 31:09

2M ago31:09

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Additive Manufacturing Media editors have had the chance to visit three different NASA facilities: the Goddard Space Flight Center, Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Marshall Space Flight Center. Pete Zelinski and Stephanie Hendrixson learned and reported on how 3D printing is being used to fulfill NASA missions through parts like a generatively design…

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50 - How Model No. Manufactures Sustainable Furniture with 3D Printed Polymers 20:41

3M ago20:41

20:41

When we first covered Model No. in 2020, the company was manufacturing furniture on its own large-format 3D printers, built to designs directly manipulated by customers through parametric options available on its website. Four years later, production looks a bit different. Gone is the user-facing design tool, as the company has discovered that conv…

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49 - Trip Report from Innovative 3D Manufacturing 30:57

4M ago30:57

30:57

We are trying something new on the podcast! Whenever one of us on Additive Manufacturing Media pays a visit to a manufacturer for the first time, we want to talk about the trip as soon as we return. Why keep this recap to ourselves? In this episode of AM Radio, here is Stephanie Hendrixson getting the full download just after I paid a visit to Inno…

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48 - Making Sense of Qualification, Certification and Standards in Additive Manufacturing 49:10

6M ago49:10

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What is qualification, and what does it entail for additive manufacturing applications? In this episode of AM Radio, Dr. Tim Simpson joins Additive Manufacturing Media editors Pete Zelinski and Stephanie Hendrixson to talk about various issues around qualification in AM, including: the difference between qualification and certification; the expense…

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47 - The Rise of AM Factories, Metal 3D Printing, Machining Synergy and Our Favorite Stories from 2023 45:58

8M ago45:58

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In the last episode of AM Radio for 2023, hosts Pete Zelinski, Stephanie Hendrixson and Fiona Lawler look back on Additive Manufacturing Media's top 10 stories by pageviews for the year. The list reveals some interesting trends including the ramp up in additive manufacturing "factories," additive adoption that necessitates more sophisticated downst…

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46 - Copper, New Metal Printing Processes, Upgrades Based on Software and More from Formnext 2023 1:04:59

9M ago1:04:59

1:04:59

The world's largest trade show for additive manufacturing technology featured more than 800 exhibitors across the entire AM value chain. Additive Manufacturing editors Peter Zelinski and Stephanie Hendrixson discuss what they learned and discovered at the event in this episode, including the rise of copper, the introduction of new processes for 3D …

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45 - Additive Manufacturing for Production Can Thrive in a Purpose-Built Space (But It Doesn't Need One) 33:34

10M ago33:34

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Additive manufacturing "factories" and other facilities that have been built from the ground up to serve this process are becoming increasingly common, but a purpose-built space is not a necessity for successfully applying AM. Stephanie Hendrixson and Fiona Lawler discuss Fiona's recent trip to visit a newly established Protolabs facility dedicated…

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44 - Lightning Round: Sporting Goods, Integration with Conventional Processes and More 30:58

11M ago30:58

30:58

Sporting goods, tooling, integration with conventional processes, multi materials — in this episode of AM Radio, Jodee McElfresh and Pete Zelinski discuss the topics that have been popular on the Additive Manufacturing Media website and social media recently. Mentioned in Episode: Snarr3D's 3D printed golf putter shafts article and LinkedIn post Ac…

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43 - The AM Ecosystem, User Journeys and More from Formnext Forum Austin 44:46

12M ago44:46

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Formnext Forum Austin, the first Formnext event to be held in the United States, concluded August 30 after two full days of conference programming dedicated to industrial additive manufacturing. The event is jointly organized by Mesago Messe Frankfurt, AMT—The Association For Manufacturing Technology, and Gardner Business Media, the publisher of Ad…

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42 - How to Organize for Additive Production 37:29

1y ago37:29

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Succeeding with additive manufacturing from a technical perspective has to be followed by succeeding with AM from an organizational perspective. Additive is a different production process entailing different enterprise, workflow and costing considerations, not to mention different personnel, communication and cultural considerations as well. Dr. Ti…

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41 – Data: The Dark (and Light) Side of Additive Manufacturing 33:13

1y ago33:13

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As a “born digital” technology, additive manufacturing intrinsically relies on data, more so than any other manufacturing process. That data reliance potentially exposes AM users to data security and cybersecurity issues; efforts are underway to help these users protect designs, print parameters, machines and even 3D printed parts. But beyond the d…

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40 - How Acquisition and Investment Activity Affects AM Users and Adopters 43:04

1y ago43:04

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Additive manufacturing is a dynamic space for various reasons: The technology is advancing and application possibilities are still being developed, and as a direct consequence, the landscape of AM companies is subject to change due to investor moves; mergers and acquisitions; and startups emerging from “stealth mode.” On this podcast, and in relate…

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39 - 3D Printing for Supply Chain Resiliency 42:11

1y ago42:11

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Additive manufacturing offers significant promise for strengthening and simplifying manufacturing supply chains. We glimpsed this during the pandemic, when 3D printers provided a quick response for needed medical components for uses such as ventilators and personal protective equipment. What are the ways AM can answer supply chain problems longer t…

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38 - Additive Wins on Cost, Plus Process Monitoring and More from RAPID + TCT 2023 57:48

1+ y ago57:48

57:48

At the 2023 edition of RAPID + TCT held in Chicago, Additive Manufacturing Media editors noticed evidence of AM’s maturation both in terms of technical capability and utility for end-use applications. Stephanie Hendrixson, Peter Zelinski and Fiona Lawler discuss themes discovered at the event, including more precise DED, new tools for process monit…

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37 - Sustainability in Additive Manufacturing Is a Moving Target 32:03

1+ y ago32:03

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Is additive manufacturing inherently more sustainable than conventional manufacturing methods? Stephanie Hendrixson and Dr. Tim Simpson wade into the various factors that must be considered to make this assessment; dive into some of the research happening in industry and academia on the subject; and discuss why sustainability is such a tricky probl…

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36 - Artificial Intelligence and Additive Manufacturing Are Connected 38:59

1+ y ago38:59

38:59

With the arrival of resources such as ChatGPT and Dall-E, artificial intelligence (AI) is a widespread topic of discussion. But AI has been aiding additive manufacturing for years, to the extent that the applications are coming to seem pervasive. Stephanie Hendrixson and Peter Zelinski talk about the link between AI and AM, both as we see it today …

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35 - The New Misperceptions Of AM 31:08

1+ y ago31:08

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A sign of the advancing understanding of additive manufacturing: Many of the previous misperceptions have gone away. Or they have at least dramatically declined. Few in manufacturing today believe 3D printing is as simple as "hit print," and most understand that the design of the part determines how well it can take advantage of AM. However, there …

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34 - AM Posts We Saw On Social Media 35:30

1+ y ago35:30

35:30

Additive manufacturing (AM) tends to see popular media coverage when a consumer good is 3D printed. 3D printed houses and fashion grace headlines at the moment. On social media, however, additive manufacturing is a daily topic of conversation for users, students and entrepreneurs. As digital editor for Additive Manufacturing Media, I have the pleas…

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33 – Scaling Additive Manufacturing Means Scaling its Workforce 33:10

1+ y ago33:10

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Bringing additive manufacturing to scale production also means scaling the workforce trained to design, manage and carry out that production. While some fundamentals stay the same across material and process, learning the intricacies of specific applications and industries takes time. What is the role of the university in preparing the next generat…

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32 - Additive Manufacturing to Repair, Replace and Upgrade 25:56

1+ y ago25:56

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3D printing for repair and replacement is an underappreciated but potentially very valuable application for this technology. The ability to add material only where necessary and to do so in an automated fashion allows worn surfaces to be rebuilt with less human labor, keeping items such as aircraft blades in service for longer. Additive manufacturi…

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31 - Spares, Electrification and Cool Parts: Top Additive Manufacturing Stories of 2022 47:43

1+ y ago47:43

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The most-viewed stories on AdditiveManufacturing.Media this year illustrate some of the trends in industrial 3D printing, including its increasing adoption for spare and replacement parts; increased applications for electric motors; and a maturing user base. Peter Zelinski, Stephanie Hendrixson and Jodee McElfresh take a look back at the top 10 art…

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30 - Ceramics, Automation and More from Formnext 2022 43:00

1+ y ago43:00

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Additive manufacturing's largest trade show, Formnext, returned to its pre-pandemic strength in 2022. In this episode, Peter Zelinski describes trends from the show floor (including 3D printing with ceramics, anticipating robot automation, and a pivot away from support structures) while Stephanie Hendrixson shares observations found in social media…

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29 - Why "Boring" Is Superlative for Additive Manufacturing, Plus a Different Take on Workforce Development 35:12

2y ago35:12

35:12

Additive Manufacturing Media digital associate editor Jodee McElfresh joins the podcast for this episode inspired by trends spotted on social media. She and Stephanie Hendrixson discuss additive manufacturing superlatives and the value of the "boring" part, plus how individuals and companies can make the pivot into AM. Spoiler: Waiting for the next…

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28 - Production at Scale Is Revealing Additive Manufacturing's Next Challenges 30:15

2y ago30:15

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Additive manufacturing (AM) has overcome many obstacles to become an accepted production method in spaces where it makes sense. But the work is not done yet. Manufacturers who are now applying 3D printing for ongoing production at scale are discovering how issues that seemed small at first are now growing into problems that need solutions. In this …

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27 - 3D Printing of Ceramics, Plus Additive and Casting 26:58

2y ago26:58

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Additive manufacturing is changing the possibilities for working with ceramics. Julia Hider and Peter Zelinski take stock of this, discussing various 3D printing processes making use of ceramic material and various applications benefiting from this. This leads to a conversation about the cases where additive is providing an alternative to casting. …

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26 - Additive at IMTS 2022, Plus Recapping the Additive Manufacturing Conference 55:29

2y ago55:29

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Pete Zelinski, Stephanie Hendrixson and Julia Hider recap additive manufacturing technology on display and other discoveries at IMTS--The International Manufacturing Technology Show in a live taping of AM Radio recorded from the AM4U stage at the show. Then, our hosts share insights from this year's co-located Additive Manufacturing Conference, whi…

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25 - Do Design and Production Belong Together? Plus, Additive Manufacturing for Space 27:40

2y ago27:40

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In additive manufacturing, design and production must inform each other — but do they need to live under the same roof or the same ownership? In this episode, Stephanie Hendrixson and Julia Hider consider business models that separate design from production, and in some cases provide the consumer substantial agency in the manufacturing process. The…

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24 - The Cool Parts Show Is Turning 50 Episodes Old 37:02

2y ago37:02

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Cohosts of the video series and AM Radio Pete Zelinski and Stephanie Hendrixson reflect on three years and 50 episodes of The Cool Parts Show and what it means. Then, Pete, Stephanie and videographer Austin Grogan share their favorite episodes. This episode is brought to you by the Additive Manufacturing Conference at IMTS. Mentioned in this episod…

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23 - Additive Manufacturing and Electric Vehicles 28:11

2y ago28:11

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Manufacturers of electric vehicles (EVs) seem to be adopting additive manufacturing (AM) more readily into production than the conventional automotive industry and other transportation segments have. This adoption is in part because of the functional and geometric possibilities that additive brings, but it is also because EVs are being made in lowe…

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22 - IMTS Returns: Co-Located AM Events and How to Get the Most Out of the Show 29:36

2y ago29:36

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Headed to IMTS--The International Manufacturing Technology Show, and curious about the additive manufacturing value there? Peter Zelinski and Julia Hider share insights about the show including the difference between two major AM events, what to expect on the AM4U stage, and general tips for surviving and thriving at the tradeshow. IMTS takes place…

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21 - Do the 7 Families of Additive Manufacturing Technologies Still Make Sense? 35:59

2y ago35:59

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Additive manufacturing contains more than 3D printing, but even this term carries multiple meanings. 3D printing might mean extruding plastic, or depositing binder into metal, or melting material with lasers, or any number of other things. In this episode, Stephanie Hendrixson and Peter Zelinski try to stump each other with some unusual 3D printing…

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20 - Shared Trends in 3D Printing and Machining 29:37

2y ago29:37

29:37

Modern Machine Shop senior editor Matt Danford joins Julia Hider to discuss five trends in digital manufacturing that are playing out for both machining and 3D printing. This episode is brought to you by the Additive Manufacturing Conference at IMTS. Mentioned in this episode: Data Matters, Matt Danford’s Modern Machine Shop column covering Industr…

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19 - Additive Manufacturing and the War in Ukraine 24:27

2y ago24:27

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The conflict in Ukraine has intersections with the world of additive manufacturing. Hosts Stephanie Hendrixson, Peter Zelinski and Julia Hider discuss ways that 3D printing is bringing aid; realities of distributed manufacturing; and the effects of the war on one additive manufacturing business with operations in Ukraine. This episode is brought to…

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18 - RAPID + TCT 2022 Report: New Seasons of Additive Manufacturing 27:44

2y ago27:44

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Editors Peter Zelinski, Stephanie Hendrixson and Julia Hider discuss discoveries and observations about 3D printing materials, processes, applications and scale from RAPID + TCT 2022, held in Detroit, May 16-19. This episode is brought to you by the Additive Manufacturing Conference at IMTS. Mentioned in this episode: RAPID+TCT Slideshow and blog p…

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17 - Additive and Composites, Composites and Additive 33:58

2+ y ago33:58

33:58

Additive manufacturing is creating new opportunities for fiber-reinforced polymer composite materials. This has implications for the promise of AM and implications for the composites industry. In this episode, Peter Zelinski of Additive Manufacturing Media is joined by Jeff Sloan of sister brand CompositesWorld. They talk about composites replacing…

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16 – 3D Printing at PTXPO and New Modalities in Polymer 27:14

2+ y ago27:14

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Julia Hider shares 3D printing for production and various kinds of tooling spotted at the first-ever Plastics Technology Expo. Then, she and Pete Zelinski discuss new methods of 3D printing with polymers that deliver greater freedoms in terms of layer width, layer height, material viscosity and more. This episode is brought to you by the Additive M…

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15 - When 3D Printed Composites Replace Metals, Plus Blockchain for Additive 19:07

2+ y ago19:07

19:07

Can 3D printed polymers reinforced with chopped or continuous fibers be a suitable replacement for metal parts? In this episode, Julia Hider and Stephanie Hendrixson discuss at least three scenarios where this is taking place--and two of them happen to involve training devices related to aerospace. (Possibly a precursor to printed composites replac…

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14 - Are We Underappreciating Bridge Production? Plus, When to Drink the Kool-Aid 28:47

2+ y ago28:47

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3D printing is valuable as a means of bridge production—that is, manufacturing that is less than scale production, and likely temporary, but nonetheless filling a production need. Sometimes it comes between prototyping and serial production, or to cover a supply chain gap. Pete Zelinski and Stephanie Hendrixson discuss several examples where manufa…

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13 - Why Inventors and Additive Manufacturing Go Together 24:55

2+ y ago24:55

24:55

Additive manufacturing makes it possible to begin to make a new product cost-effectively at small scales through 3D printing, and both change the product design and scale up its production in response to market acceptance. This means inventors of new products can be their own manufacturers, and it’s why inventors producing their own product is beco…

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12 - Finishing's Role in Additive Manufacturing 25:34

2+ y ago25:34

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A 3D printed part is rarely complete straight off the printer, and many additive manufacturers are accustomed to performing some level of cleaning and surface finishing. But postprocessing need not stop there. Electroplating, powder coating, anodizing and other processes can add improve the appearance, provide greater resistance and add functionali…

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11 - 10 Years of Additive Manufacturing Media, Plus the Technology's Next Decade 35:54

2+ y ago35:54

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Additive Manufacturing Media, the brand behind AM Radio, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary in 2022. In this episode, Stephanie Hendrixson and Pete Zelinski take a look back at the last decade in 3D printing and additive manufacturing and then offer 6 predictions for the next ten years in AM. This episode is brought to you by PTXPO. Mentioned i…

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10 - Additive at the Extremes 22:57

2+ y ago22:57

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SHOW NOTES Additive manufacturing is realizing new possibilities for components at the extremes of size range. In this episode, Peter Zelinski and Julia Hider discuss micro 3D printing via DLP as well as large scale 3D printing enabled by robots, FDM, wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) and more. This episode is brought to you by PTXPO. Mentione…

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9 - Lattices As a Foam Alternative, Plus Our Top 10 Stories from 2021 24:59

2+ y ago24:59

24:59

Julia Hider and Stephanie Hendrixson discuss the benefits and use cases for 3D printed lattices as a replacement for conventional foam materials. Then, they count down Additive Manufacturing's top 10 stories from 2021. This episode is brought to you by PTXPO. Mentioned in this episode: Rawlings' REV1X baseball glove featuring 3D printed inserts Car…

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8 - Formnext Returns--And Expands 36:23

2+ y ago36:23

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Formnext resumed in-person in Frankfurt, Germany, for 2021. Held November 19-16, Formnext 2021 filled three halls of the Messe Frankfurt convention center with 3D printing equipment as well as materials, software displays, postprocessing equipment and more. In this episode, cohosts Stephanie Hendrixson and Pete Zelinski share trends they found acro…

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7 - Inside a Large-Scale Metal AM Facility, Plus Machining Metal 3D Printed Parts 31:05

2+ y ago31:05

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RMS is a large medical device manufacturer that started its additive journey with one metal 3D printer. Five years later, it has grown its additive division to include 30 laser powder bed fusion machines running around the clock to produce more than 10,000 implants per month. Earlier this year, hosts Pete Zelinski and Julia Hider visited the facili…

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6 - Reclaiming Material for 3D Printing Feedstock, Plus Cute Animals and Additive Manufacturing 25:59

3y ago25:59

25:59

Material take-back programs for 3D printing are on the rise, as are technology advances geared toward recycling used prints and scrap into printable feedstock. Hosts Stephanie Hendrixson and Julia Hider discuss recent news and examples of recycling for 3D printing. Then, they look at examples of animals that have benefited from 3D printing and expl…

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5 - Recapping the 2021 Additive Manufacturing Conference + Expo 32:59

3y ago32:59

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From October 12-14, additive manufacturing (AM) professionals and those interested in adopting this technology gathered at the Additive Manufacturing Conference + Expo held this year in Cincinnati, Ohio. Attendance was lower than typical for this event, but the quality of the program speakers, exhibitors and attendees shone through. During a day an…

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4 - Why Are AM Experts Curmudgeons? Plus, Reasons for Optimism in Additive 27:43

3y ago27:43

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Stephanie Hendrixson and Pete Zelinski explore why the people who know additive manufacturing the best tend to sound the most negative about it. Plus, why there's still reason for optimism in spite of difficulty. This episode is brought to you by the Additive Manufacturing Conference + Expo. Mentioned in this episode: GE fuel nozzle Morris Technolo…

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