That was Patrick Kuballa. Patrick is a senior formulator for Tiger Coatings in Austria. He has spent the last several years developing, testing, and commercializing new polymers for Additive manufacturing in both the laser powder bed fusion space as well as the composites industry. Before we get started head over to www.3degreescompany.com and subscribe to the podcast. Remember you can listen to the show anywhere you download your podcasts including Spotify, Apple, Amazon, or Stitcher. Also, if ...
Jun 09, 2023•38 min
That was Ryan Hayford. Ryan is a marketing and business development expert in the AM industry. With over a decade of experience working with major hardware, software, materials, and service organizations, Ryan is constantly involved in a wide variety of projects and currently offers contract marketing and consulting services through his business, Hayford Consulting Before we get started head over to www.3degreescompany.com and subscribe to the podcast. Remember you can listen to the show anywher...
May 24, 2023•41 min
That was Robert Higham. Robert launched Additive Manufacturing Solutions Ltd. (AMS) in 2017. He is a Chartered Engineer and has experience across academia, motorsport, space and aerospace. Robert was responsible for qualification of materials, processes and parts produced by additive manufacturing most recently for Airbus before creating AMS. AMS was designed and aims to bring aerospace grade qualification, validation and operation capability to all corners of industry and at its core aims to su...
May 13, 2023•52 min
Sarat Babu is an expert in combining materials science and design when it comes at Additive Manufacturing. We actually met back in the 2010s while we were both in the UK and he was working on his company Betatype. He’s got great insights and perspectives on the industry and where it is going. Before we get started head over to www.3degreescompany.com and subscribe to the podcast. Remember you can listen to the show anywhere you download your podcasts including Spotify, Apple, Amazon, or Stitcher...
Apr 26, 2023•43 min
Elizabeth Henry is the founder of Henry General Strategies a consulting firm focused on strategies for the business side of scaling emerging technologies – like additive manufacturing -to reach industrial manufacturing scale. Rooted in strategic communications, Liz brings nearly twenty years of industry, government, and coaching experience as a partner to high-performing organizations in emerging technologies to lead the team at HGS. Before we get started head over to www.3degreescompany.com and...
Apr 03, 2023•44 min
From Chicago welcome to 3Degrees Discussions. I’m your host Mike Vasquez. This is a podcast devoted to the stories behind the innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders in the 3D Printing industry. That was Jeph Ruppert. Jeph is a director with 3D Systems’ Application Innovation Group (AIG) – a team comprised of engineers, designers and technicians that collaborates with the company’s customers to architect bespoke additive manufacturing solutions and applications. Renowned for his expertise in proc...
Mar 15, 2023•39 min
That was LJ Holmes. LJ is the Executive Director of Advanced Manufacturing at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. LJ has many years of Additive Manufacturing experience including time in the Army Research Lab. He continues to be active in maturing defense-related manufacturing projects through his work with Astro America. Before we get started head over to www.3degreescompany.com and subscribe to the podcast. Remember you can listen to the show anywhere you download your podcasts in...
Mar 01, 2023•40 min
That was Anthony Mott is an Additive Manufacturing leader at Wabtec. Currently, he and is team are depoloying AM solutions to the rail industry. Anthony is a Penn State grade and throughout his AM career has spent time at RP+M as well as GE. Before we get started head over to www.3degreescompany.com and subscribe to the podcast. Remember you can listen to the show anywhere you download your podcasts including Spotify, Apple, Amazon, or Stitcher. Also, if you or your company are looking for mater...
Feb 23, 2023•44 min
David Leigh has been involved in the 3D Printing space for over 30 years. His background in materials started him down the path of AM first through his work at DTM and ultimately the founding, growth and sale of Harvest Technologies (an early SLS service bureau). From there he has spent time at Stratasys, EOS, and 3D Systems. Today he shares some of those stories along with lessons learned. Before we get started head over to www.3degreescompany.com and subscribe to the podcast. Remember you can ...
Feb 13, 2023•42 min
Dr. Agustin Diaz is part of the R&D Department at REM Surface Engineering, serving as the Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Manager overseeing Research Chemists and Additive Manufacturing Scientists. Over the last eight years, he has worked on the optimization of post-process surface finishing of metal additive manufactured (AM) components using REM’s chemically accelerated finishing technologies. Agustin is a leading expert in the surface classification and post-processing of metal AM c...
Feb 03, 2023•39 min
Omer Blaier is the CEO and Co-Founder of CASTOR. Castor is a software tool that automatically runs analysis to determine 3D printability for end-use parts design, chooses the suitable technology for print while maintaining functionality, and turns multiple parts into one to maximize manufacturing possibilities for unique designs. We discuss his entrepreneurial journey and what’s ahead for the AM sector. Before we get started head over to www.3degreescompany.com and subscribe to the podcast. Reme...
Jan 18, 2023•50 min
Jeff Williams is the Founder and CTO of Exum. He has a Masters in Cosmochemsitry from the University of New Mexico. During his time as a research scientist he became immersed in the challenges of analytical instrumentation and began his entrepreneurial journey to improve the ways in which we understand and characterize materials. Before we get started head over to www.3degreescompany.com and subscribe to the podcast. Remember you can listen to the show anywhere you download your podcasts includi...
Jan 11, 2023•37 min
Nima Shamsaei is currently the Philpott-WestPoint Stevens Distinguished Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Auburn University, where he is also the founding director of the National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence (NCAME), a NASA and NIST funded research center focused on advancing the additive manufacturing (AM) technology. NCAME is also one of the two U.S.-based founding partners of the ASTM International Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE). P...
Jan 05, 2023•40 min
Philip Lund-Nielsen is the Co-Founder of COBOD International, a global leader in 3D construction printers, with investors General Electric, Holcim, CEMEX, and PERI Group. He manages the companies activities in North & Latin America. Before we get started head over to www.3degreescompany.com and subscribe to the podcast. Remember you can listen to the show anywhere you download your podcasts including Spotify, Apple, Amazon, or Stitcher. Also, if you or your company are looking for materials,...
Dec 20, 2022•40 min
Eliana Fu is industry manager of aerospace and medical at the Trumpf Laser Technology Center. She was educated at Imperial College, University of London with a master’s degree and PhD in materials science. After working extensively in the traditional manufacturing world, with TWI then TIMET and SpaceX, she turned her attention to additive manufacturing at SpaceX and then with Relativity Space as senior engineer: additive technologies. She also serves as Women in 3D Printing ambassador for Las Ve...
Dec 07, 2022•40 min
Onome Scott-Emukapor is currently the founder of Hypen Innovations, a company he started based on work he started at the Air Force Research Lab on gas turbine engine designs. Onome received his B.S. from Wright State University, where he studied Mechanical Engineering while competing in the Men’s Basketball Team. He received both his M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University. Before we get started head over to www.3degreescompany.com and subscribe to the podcast. Re...
Nov 27, 2022•40 min
Travis Mayberry is the Technical Area Lead for Additive Manufacturing at Raytheon Missiles and Defense. He has been with Raytheon for 13 years and recently graduated with his Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering from Southern Methodist University through the Raytheon Advanced Studies Program while working part-time. He has a background in design, thermal system architecture, and metal additive manufacturing. He currently leads the Additive Manufacturing Internal Research and Development efforts f...
Nov 02, 2022•47 min
Mark is an Additive Manufacturing and Molding Engineering Manager at Ricoh. Mark has a background in Mechanical Engineering from Wolverhampton University. He has spent much of his career at Ricoh working with both traditional and additive manufacturing processes. Before we get started head over to www.3degreescompany.com and subscribe to the podcast. Remember you can listen to the show anywhere you download your podcasts including Spotify, Apple, Amazon, or Stitcher
Oct 22, 2022•43 min
That was Will Cuervo. William has been in Additive Manufacturing for 5 years and is currently the Sr. Business Development Manager at 3YOURMIND. He also serves as an Ambassador for the Additive Manufacturing Coalition. At 3YOURMIND he is responsible for the business development strategy for enterprise companies and the federal government. William started his career as an AM Technician at Sintavia, where he learned the ins-and-outs of AM Operations for Aerospace, Space, and Defense applications.'...
Oct 13, 2022•47 min
That was Behrang Poorganji. Behrang is the VP of Materials Technology at Morf3d. He holds a PhD in metallurgy and materials processing from Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan and he has spent his career working in advanced metallic materials processing. He has worked as a senior advisor and consultant, helping to drive the adoption of AM in both domestic and international markets. Before Morf3D, he served as Professor and Director of Advanced Manufacturing at The University of Toledo, Ohio, USA. B...
Sep 30, 2022•33 min
After graduating from MIT in Aero/Astro Engineering, Mark joined Rolls Royce working on air breathing rocket engines, before moving to his father’s machine shop, Jet Blades. Mark worked his way from CAD/CAM programmer to Managing Director, making parts for Formula 1 teams and Rolls Royce jet engines. After emigrating to Canada, he provided hands-on coaching for companies introducing advanced manufacturing, as well as teaching Engineering at the University of New Brunswick. Mark joined Renishaw i...
Sep 22, 2022•52 min
Jimmy Campbell is the CTO of Plastometrex, who provide novel mechanical testing solutions for metallic materials. Jimmy has a PhD and undergraduate degree in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge. His PhD focussed on experimental and computational development for the PIP method, which extracts full stress-strain curves (including yield stress and UTS) from a simple indentation test. He has published more than 15 papers in scientific literature, including one identifying a fundamental...
Sep 16, 2022•43 min
That was Chris Prue. Chris is a Change Agent and Engineering Leader. He is currently the Applications Development Manager at United Performance Metals in Hamilton, OH. Chris has over 11 years in the additive manufacturing industry and is experienced in machine and process development across several OEM platforms. He also leads teams in the startup of Agile Project management practices to deliver collaboration and transparency. His passion for materials and research has led him into grow within s...
Sep 08, 2022•41 min
This Episode my wife, Caroline Vasquez comes back to the show following her debut as host in Episode 50. We catch up on the latest happenings in the industry, reflect on the previous 99 shows and have a few special guests at the end asking some hard hitting questions. Thanks to all the guest and listeners that have supported the show the last few years. Before we get started head over to www.3degreescompany.com and subscribe to the podcast. Remember you can listen to the show anywhere you downlo...
Aug 31, 2022•39 min
Jeff Degrange is the Chief Commercial Officer of Impossible Objects. Jeff was formerly a Vice President at Stratasys. Prior to Stratasys, Jeff was with the Boeing Company where he led the certification and qualification of flight hardware built with different additive manufacturing technologies for the F/A-18 Super Hornet and 787 aircraft programs and advanced manufacturing initiatives. Jeff is one of the founders and past chairman of the Direct Manufacturing Research Center (DMRC) at Paderborn ...
Aug 07, 2022•47 min
That was Scott Volk. Besides being the first professional paintball player and bull-rider we’ve had on the podcast, Scott is the Vice President of Business Development & Strategy at Keselowski Advanced Manufacturing. Scott’s career has spanned over 30 years in the AM industry including stops at Incodema3D, GPI, and Laser Molding. In addition to his day job at KAM, Scott has also started his own 3D Printing polymer business called Advanced Additive Innovations. Before we get started head over...
Jul 31, 2022•48 min
That was Craig Beaumier. Craig is the Director of Business Development at Accurate Brazing. Craig’s career spans all forms and facets of business development and sales. And, he has worked in companies of all sizes – from mom & pop operations to Fortune 10 companies. He is a military veteran and joins the show today to talk about the importance of thermal post processing in metal Additive Manufacturing. Before we get started head over to www.3degreescompany.com and subscribe to the podcast. R...
Jul 20, 2022•41 min
Ajay Krishnan is the Research Leader of EWI’s Additive Manufacturing Group, and Product owner of EWI's laser powder bed fusion practice. His responsibilities as Research Leader span Business Development, R&D management, and Technology Strategy of EWI’s AM portfolio. His technical role is that of a systems engineer in Additive Manufacturing - working across Materials, Processes, Monitoring & Control, and Data Science. Before we get started head over to www.3degreescompany.com and subscrib...
Jul 14, 2022•39 min
Sarah Jordan is a metallurgical engineer and materials scientist who is passionate about solving problems, process improvement, and process efficiency. She has worked in metal additive manufacturing (3D printing) since 2015. Sarah is currently focused on developing a new hybrid process called additive manufacturing evaporative casting (AMEC) at her company Skuld The goal is a toolingless process that gives large precision complex shapes, known properties, 100X faster speeds, and system that is 9...
Jul 08, 2022•44 min
Dr. Ed Herderick is the Director of Additive at The Ohio State University Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence. He previously worked for GE as Global Sales Leader for Portables NDT at GE Inspection Technologies and was the Additive Technologies Leader for GE Corporate Supply Chain and Operations. He has also served as Director of R&D at additive startup rp+m and was Director of the Additive Manufacturing Consortium operated by EWI. He served as an AAAS Congressional Fellow in the o...
Jun 30, 2022•53 min
