Seven years ago, Jonas Galle began his journey to develop a molten metal 3D printing technology. Since then, his young startup, ValCUN , has been on a wild ride The company has introduced a unique method for 3D printing aluminum using inexpensive feedstock and recently launched a user-friendly machine for laboratories, with plans to release one geared towards production. ValCUN aims to execute 3D printing for mass manufacturing in sectors such as power electronics and automotive. In this episode...
Dec 11, 2023•41 min
After a lengthy tenure at GE, Juan Mario Gomez took an unexpected turn, launching a metal 3D printing venture, Xact Metal . In this episode of the 3DPOD, he shares his experiences at GE and his subsequent journey. This includes what it takes to produce affordable metal powder bed fusion systems, as well as the challenges of initiating and sustaining a business in this field. His insights offer valuable lessons for a broad audience.
Dec 04, 2023•47 min
Gabe Linke serves as a technical specialist at Children’s Nebraska hospital, where he plays a pivotal role as a bridge between conceptual ideas and their tangible, printable counterparts. His expertise lies in transforming patient scans into makable models. He is among the select few with extensive experience in operating a hospital 3D printing lab. While such labs were once a rarity, they are now experiencing rapid expansion. Many hospitals are increasingly adopting 3D printing to create medica...
Nov 27, 2023•46 min
As CEO, Chaw Sing Ho spearheads National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Cluster (NAMIC), Singapore’s national initiative for 3D printing. In our in-depth conversation with him on the 3DPOD, we explore the nuances of Singapore’s ecosystem and discuss strategies to foster additive manufacturing in various countries. We delve into what Singapore excels at in this field, along with its future aspirations. The dialogue also examines the potential impact of 3D printing on Singapore , a trade-centri...
Nov 23, 2023•53 min
Ben Holmes shares his venture into developing a potentially game-changing medical device technology. His company, Nanochon , aims to alleviate cartilage problems with an implant that initially substitutes the cartilage, then fosters natural body repair. Given that cartilage issues plague millions, this innovation holds promise for being both lucrative and impactful. Conditions like osteoarthritis significantly impair the quality of life for many. This narrative delves into the creation of the pr...
Nov 13, 2023•52 min
Elias Stahl believes that his startup, HILOS , has the potential to transform the manufacturing industry. Starting with 3D printed shoes , he aims to integrate this technology with skilled labor, additional machinery, and knitting techniques to produce highly wearable footwear. Stahl envisions HILOS as a sustainable manufacturing platform that can serve various brands. The team’s expertise in manufacturing, combined with their skills in 3D printing design, positions them to excel in a unique mar...
Nov 03, 2023•36 min
Philip Lund-Nielsen entered the world of desktop 3D printing as a co-founder of a Danish reseller. Impressively, that reseller underwent a significant transformation to become COBOD , now one of the largest global companies in the construction 3D printing industry. On this episode of the 3DPOD, we sat down with Philip to discuss the potential of 3D printing in construction, covering topics from housing and infrastructure to concrete , sustainability, and future market trends....
Oct 23, 2023•48 min
Richard Hague , a pioneering researcher in the realm of additive manufacturing, now holds a position at the University of Nottingham. Besides his academic pursuits, he is also a co-founder of Reactive Fusion , a company committed to realizing groundbreaking applications of 3D printing in polyurethane and silicone. On this episode of the 3DPOD, our discussion with Professor Hague spans a wide range, exploring both the potential and probable future trajectories of 3D printing. Additionally, we tak...
Oct 09, 2023•48 min
Colonel James Allen Regenor had a distinguished career, flying tankers and transport aircraft for the U.S. Air Force before serving under President Bush and the National Security Council (NSC). After his time at the NSC, he took command of the 521st Air Mobility Group. He later joined MOOG in their Additive division. Currently, he is the CEO of VeriTX , a company focused on securing the digital supply chain for additive manufacturing and various other files. His career is filled with exciting st...
Oct 02, 2023•1 hr 1 min
After decades of engineering and leading teams at Jaguar Land Rover, Steve Cox made an unexpected career shift to focus on 3D printing education through his own company, Amfori . This transition has allowed Steve to delve deeply into the world of 3D printing. While he assists educators in adopting the technology, his primary focus is on providing training and consulting services for businesses, both large and small. With his forthright personality, Steve promises an episode that is not only educ...
Sep 25, 2023•48 min
Mitch Altman, a pioneer in the fields of field-programmable gate arrays and virtual reality, has long been a leading figure in the maker community. Not only did he help establish the Noisebridge hackerspace, but he’s also taught thousands how to solder while globe-trotting as an ambassador for makers. Additionally, Mitch created the TV-B-Gone universal remote, a device designed to turn off televisions. Far from a whimsical endeavor, his motivation for this invention is deeply personal. In this e...
Sep 18, 2023•55 min
Douglas Krone co-founded Dynamism , a reseller specializing in a range of 3D printers, from desktop to industrial models, for the U.S. market. This successful enterprise has become a leader in the professional 3D printing segment. In this episode of the 3DPOD, Douglas shares insights, fortunate turns, and his vision for the company. However, his expertise doesn’t stop there. He also founded Brule , which is introducing 3D printing technology to Japan and Korea. As a result, Douglas offers valuab...
Sep 11, 2023•40 min
Sarah Jordan, a seasoned expert in casting, forging, and metallurgy, is channeling her extensive knowledge into an innovative 3D printing technique with which she founded Skuld. Her startup’s specialization in lost foam casting has led it to pioneer a 3D-printed foam casting method . Despite Sarah’s characteristic humility, it is apparent that she and her team have constructed a sophisticated factory capable of producing low-cost metal parts. By streamlining the casting process, this new techniq...
Sep 04, 2023•45 min
Nicoline van Enter, a seasoned figure in the realms of footwear and trend forecasting, has taken her expertise to Footwearology , where she leads training and workshops for those eager to learn about 3D printing or 3D knitting shoes. Finding herself at the crossroads of the massive footwear industry and the emerging trend of 3D printing, she was able to share insights in a lively and informative conversation on the 3DPOD about the impact and future of 3D-printed footwear. A must-listen for anyon...
Aug 28, 2023•44 min
Kerry Stevenson was a CTO in the Insurance industry until he turned his focus to 3D printing and started a blog called Fabbaloo . Since 2007, Kerry has offered the industry his unique look at additive manufacturing. In this episode of the 3DPOD, he gives us a candid look at the industry over the time that he’s followed it. We discuss trends, developments, disappointments and breakthroughs in the industry over the years.
Aug 21, 2023•50 min
In this episode of the 3DPOD, we speak to Tyler LeBrun . Currently serving as Additive Manufacturing Lead at Sandia National Laboratories , LeBrun previously worked at Aerojet Rocketdyne and Blue Origin. In addition, he lends his expertise to the manufacturing non-profit SME with its efforts in standards. What follows is a conversation about standards, space, engineering and additive manufacturing that we think you’ll find fascinating....
Aug 14, 2023•56 min
In this episode of the 3DPOD, we once again welcomed Max Heres, who elaborated further on his large format material extrusion company, Loci Robotics . We delved deeper into the intricacies occurring within the nozzle during large format or desktop 3D printing. We explored the factors that influence part quality and extrusion, with Max providing insightful explanations about these factors and their interrelationships. But more critically, we examined how these systems operate and how, as a user o...
Aug 07, 2023•50 min
Trio Labs is quietly revolutionizing the field of small metal parts with its high-volume, accurate metal 3D printing technology. Since 2017, the company has been concentrating its efforts on medical devices. On this episode of the 3DPOD, we gain insights from Trio Labs’ founder, Adam Steege. We also have the opportunity to explore the medical 3D printing and development market with Scott Schiller, an HP veteran and the current CMO of Trio Labs. We dive into a conversation about the company’s mar...
Jul 31, 2023•46 min
Found in 3D printers, busses, airplanes, cars and a lot of electronics worldwide, wire harnesses are often made by hand, a country or two over from where the end system is ultimately assembled. This arrangement not only makes their implementation slow and inefficient, but also leads to product delays. British startup Q5D has developed a manufacturing cell that uses 3D printing, pick and place, and more to manufacture these complex structures. In this episode of 3DPOD, co-host Max Bogue and I lea...
Jul 24, 2023•41 min
In this episode of the 3DPOD, we talk to Gareth Neal, Business Development Manager EMEA + Israel for Xaar . The British firm manufactures inkjet printheads and Gareth wants you to build your next 3D printer with their heads. He works with customers to produce coating, bioprinting and 3D printing devices with inkjet. Long known as a color 3D printing technology, inkjet is now also being hyped because of its use binder jet. In our discussion with Gareth, we learn that there are more possibilities ...
Jul 17, 2023•49 min
Natalie Wadley started a 3D printing construction business with her husband. Rather than sell material or 3D printers ChangeMaker3D is an integrator that organizes, marshals technology, and builds parts. The couple has executed 3D printing projects for houses, water infrastructure, and train infrastructure projects. In this episode of the 3DPOD, we get a ground-floor view at the real possibilities and difficulties of 3D printing in construction....
Jul 13, 2023•43 min
Nick Pearce is a recruiter who helped start Alexander Daniels Global , a firm specialized in headhunting for the Additive Manufacturing industry. As the director of the company, Nick´s vantage point informs a discussion of job interviews, networking, salary trends, the talent pool for additive, job hopping, hiring, and much more. This is a great perspective for companies aiming to hire or employees that want to optimize their careers in 3D printing....
Jul 04, 2023•50 min
In this episode of the 3DPOD, we talk with Zach Detweiler, vice president of Technology at Velo3D (NYSE: VLD ), about his past as a chemist and the path that took him to his current position. We also go through the complex systems that intertwine to form a metal powder bed fusion system, including the variables that need to be controlled and what must be done in order to achieve industrial manufacturing of 3D printed parts....
Jun 26, 2023•38 min
Mark Abshire has had a very long history in 3D printing. Beginning as a Rapid Prototyping manager at Texas Instruments, he was one of the first users of stereolithography in the world. He later on went to perform applications engineering at 3D Systems before joining Sony for its foray into 3D printing. Later, he worked for DSM Somos. Mark is a wealth of information on 3D printing and has a deep love for the Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) . On this episode of the 3DPOD, he discusses wh...
Jun 12, 2023•49 min
Paul D’Urso is a pioneering surgeon and entrepreneur. As founder of Anatomics , he’s been an instrumental figure in developing 3D printed implants of all kinds. In this episode of the 3DPOD, Paul gives us a candid look at the opportunities, challenges and recent past of 3D printed implants. This is a great episode dealing with innovation, implants, medical 3D printing and more.
Jun 08, 2023•54 min
Previous guest Duann Scott is back to discuss some new ventures and projects he’s involved with, including MIT’s xPRO course on additive . What is covered, what do you learn, and for whom is the course? We also talk about 3MF, artificial intelligence, and lots of other subjects. An entertaining episode that you should enjoy as much as we did making it....
Jun 05, 2023•49 min
Today we interview Max Bogue, co-host of the 3DPOD. He tells us how he went from the genesis of the idea for a 3D printing pen to creating the product to founding the company 3Doodler . As major moments in his story, Max points to saying no to huge opportunities, having dogs in the office, and visiting factories. What follows is a great story and a lot of very practical advice, including good patent lawyers and the importance of different company structures , along with a lot more that will be h...
Jun 01, 2023•45 min
Chris Tuck is an entrepreneur and Nottingham University professor playing an outsized role in commercializing and researching new 3D printing technologies. He’s made a number of breakthroughs in binder jet, as well as founded Added Scientific and Reactive Fusion . While Added Scientific is a consultancy that can help you create your very own binder jet technology, material or production process, Reactive Fusion is a binder jet technology developed for polyurethane. That in itself is completely w...
May 26, 2023•51 min
Before starting Loci Robotics , Max Heres had a storied history beginning with the study of polymer physics before working as a graduate research assistant at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and going on to large-format 3D printing startup Local Motors. His deep experience in this technology led him to come up with a company that makes robotic arm-based polymer 3D printers. We end up taking a fascinating segue into the physics of what goes on when you 3D print. Max was able to explain some complet...
May 01, 2023•56 min
Hunma Khan founded Astro Mechanical Testing Lab to create a testing and qualification lab specific to Additive Manufacturing. Her customers are most of the notable firms in New Space, defense and government that work in 3D printing. That kind of success did not come overnight though. Humna spent years at SpaceX, NASA JPL and at the US Air Force. In this episode of the 3DPOD, Humna tells us of her journey in 3D printing and space technology. It´s a fascinating tale and we hope you enjoy it as wel...
Apr 25, 2023•42 min
