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

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 generation won't be enough; consider workforce development from the inside. 

This episode is brought to you by the The Cool Parts Show.  

Mentioned in this episode: 

• Our episode of The Cool Parts Show on a 3D printed bracket that replaces a machined metal version 
• More stories of #brackets 
• Las Vegas Raiders monument 
• Julia Hider's story on how Werco Manufacturing uses 3D printed composites to make parts for aircraft maintenance training  
• Our resource on pursuing a career in additive manufacturing  
• Iten Industries' Imagineering Center and applications for polymer 3D printing  
• How Flex uses disparate additive manufacturing centers to advance AM's use 
• Micro architected metals 
• 3D printed gaming mice 
• 3D printed meat 
• The Cocoa Press, a chocolate 3D printer 
• Connect with Additive Manufacturing Media on social media: Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube 
• Find Jodee on LinkedIn 
• Find Stephanie on Twitter and LinkedIn