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Additive Snack

Join host Fabian Alefeld and a range of guests as they discuss all things additive manufacturing (AM) and 3D printing news, with interviews and real-world stories to educate and entertain. Each episode, Fabian talks to AM experts, professionals in specialist fields, and 3D printing users from all walks of life to deliver a well-rounded view on the state of AM.

Cut through the confusion surrounding polymer and metal additive manufacturing solutions with our digestible, down-to-earth discussions that deliver insights into common mistakes and best practice tips so you can get a clear understanding of AM — layer for layer.

Whether you’re curious about 3D printing technology for the aerospace industry, a deep dive into post processing, or applications of injection molding — we leave no spare parts behind. We want to provide you with the additive insight needed to stay laser focused and leverage every opportunity 3D printing materials have to offer.

Join us for an Additive Snack and we’ll help you and your business achieve growth and success through the latest developments in AM.

No marketing B.S. and no product pitches. Just the education, inspiration and information you and your organization need to drive business growth, brought to you by global AM leader EOS.

Get ready to feed your AM knowledge and find your path to success!

Copyright: © 2020 Fabian Alefeld

Latest Episodes:

Scaling Additive Manufacturing — Special IMTS Edition Jan 10, 2023

Show notes

There are many opportunities to leverage additive manufacturing (AM), whether it is localizing manufacturing, improving supply chains, or developing innovative parts by leveraging the design benefits of the technology. In this special live interview from the International Manufacturing Technology Show, Additive Snack host Fabian Alefeld interviews John Wilczynski, Executive Director of America Makes. America Makes is the research-centric national institute charged with driving the adoption of the additive manufacturing industry.

Comments about the show or wish to share your AM journey? Contact us at additive.snack@eos-na.com. The Additive Snack Podcast is brought to you by EOS.

Key Takeaways:

[3:06] America Makes is a membership-driven organization with strategic initiatives to broadly increase the adoption of additive manufacturing.

[6:54] What approaches can those in additive manufacturing take to further the initiative within the traditional manufacturing industry?

[12:49] As AM tech matures, John points out that the challenge is distributing the benefits and opportunities to traditional manufacturers.

[16:42] Even though additive manufacturing is a proven solution for localized manufacturing, calculating the demand signal continues to be challenging.

[20:27] John describes the final hurdles AM will face before becoming an integral part of the supply chain and how business owners can justify the initial investment.

Shareables:

“Very few manufacturing processes are stand-alone.”— John Wilczynski, Executive Director, America Makes

“There is just not a supply chain that exists in an ecosystem we are able to take advantage of.”— John Wilczynski, Executive Director, America Makes

“Additive is proven to be a solution that works.”— John Wilczynski, Executive Director, America Makes

Implementing Additive Manufacturing and Traditional Manufacturing Processes — Special IMTS Edition Jan 03, 2023

Show notes

Integrating additive manufacturing (AM) offers manufacturers a unique opportunity to re-design product development without the restraints of the traditional manufacturing process. In this special episode of Additive Snack, host Fabian Alefeld speaks with returning podcast guest Rich Stump at the IMTS+ Creators Lounge in Chicago. The co-founder and CCO of Fathom describes several of the hybridized projects his organization is working on and his predictions about what to expect from the additive manufacturing industry as a whole and his newly publicly traded company are insightful and inspiring.

Comments about the show or wish to share your AM journey? Contact us at additive.snack@eos-na.com. The Additive Snack Podcast is brought to you by EOS.

Key Takeaways:

[:57] Rich describes his career history in advanced manufacturing and shares the exciting work his new company, Fathom is involved in.

[2:13] How Fathom evolved into the company it is today and what makes its hybridized model unique in the AM market.

[5:53] Leveraging 12 different multiple manufacturing technologies, Rich’s team produced 20,000 parts in 27 days.

[10:11] Rick encourages his clients to incorporate AM into their manufacturing strategy and not as a competitor to existing processes.

[12:19] Change management is key when integrating additive manufacturing into traditional product development models, Rich explains.

[14:10] What’s next for Fathom now that it’s public on the NYSE?

Shareables:

“We leverage multiple additive technologies alongside traditional manufacturing to change the way clients are developing and designing their products.”— Rich Stump, Co-founder and CCO, Fathom Digital Manufacturing

“The strength of additive manufacturing is to provide unique products.”— Fabian Alefeld, Host, Additive Snack podcast

“Additive manufacturing is a great enabling tool.”— Rich Stump, Co-founder and CCO, Fathom Digital Manufacturing

“The biggest barriers of growth for additive production parts are awareness, education, and the economic envelope.” — Rich Stump, Co-founder and CCO, Fathom Digital Manufacturing

The Future of Manufacturing — Special IMTS Edition Sep 09, 2022

Show notes

Additive Manufacturing (AM) is an integral part of pre-existing value and supply chains in the manufacturing industry. AM doesn't replace conventional manufacturing, it enhances it. In this special episode of Additive Snack, host Fabian Alefeld is joined by a panel of influencers and experts in manufacturing at the IMTS+ Creators Lounge in Chicago. IMTS is all about innovation and innovation is all about challenging the status quo. Mitch Free, James Soto, Meaghan Ziemba, Charli Matthew, and Scott MacKenzie share what the future of manufacturing looks like and the role manufacturing will play to create a better future for us and future generations.

Comments about the show or wish to share your AM journey? Contact us at additive.snack@eos-na.com. The Additive Snack Podcast is brought to you by EOS.

Key Takeaways:

[1:52] Scott MacKenzie of Industrial Talk highlights the power of human collaboration in manufacturing.

[4:08] Meaghan Ziemba’s Mavens of Manufacturing platform provides a microphone for women in manufacturing to inspire younger generations.

[7:25] Mitch Free of ZYCI describes how integrating AI and automation will mitigate the skill shortage and lessen the learning curve.

[9:50] Charli Matthew’s Empowering Industry and the Empowering Women podcasts showcase the human elements and digital technology shifts in the pump and related equipment industry.

[14:14] James Soto contends that to build a better future in manufacturing, it needs to reflect who we are.

[19:11] James explains IMTS + and the IMTS Creators Lounge.

Shareables:

“You have to collaborate with somebody that you trust.” — Scott MacKenzie, Host, Industrial Talk podcast

“There will be an estimated gap of 2 million open manufacturing jobs by 2030.”— Fabian Alefeld, Host, Additive Snack podcast

“Women are a great asset for manufacturing because we know how to tell the stories, we know how to bring out the human aspect, and make the emotional connection to the younger generation.”— Meaghan Ziemba, Mavens of Manufacturing

“We have great challenges around skill shortages … I think AI will play a huge part in solving the learning curve.” — Mitch Free, Owner & CEO, ZYCI

“The future of manufacturing, for me, has more women in leadership roles.” — Charli Matthews, Host, Empowering Industry podcast

“Manufacturing needs to reflect who we are, what we look like, who we love.” — James Soto, Founder & CEO, Industrial Strength Marketing

The Future of Energy - Part 3: Fusion Energy Aug 30, 2022

Show notes

Have you ever heard of fusion energy? Maybe you have some discussions about futuristic technologies but what if I told you the future is now? What if I told you that additive manufacturing (AM) already plays a significant role in it? Don't believe me? TAE is developing a commercial fusion power source that is compact, cost-effective, capable of sustaining the planet for centuries, and safe in every way.

In this third and final episode of The Future of Energy mini-series, host Fabian Alefeld speaks with the Chief Marketing Officer at TAE Technologies, Jim McNeil, and Vincent Pilard, TAE’s Senior Mechanical and Project Engineer about their advanced approach to meeting the global energy demand. They discuss how TAE is leveraging all of the benefits of additive manufacturing including the capabilities of design freedom, optimizing existing designs, challenging geometries that allow for a better heat transfer, lightweighting, supply chain optimization, and the reduction of material for sustainability reasons.

Comments about the show or wish to share your AM journey? Contact us at additive.snack@eos-na.com. The Additive Snack Podcast is brought to you by EOS.

Key Takeaways:

[1:30] For over 24 years, TAE’s mission has been to create clean, carbon-free, radioactive-free, abundant baseload energy through fusion.

[3:16] Jim explains the difference between nuclear fusion and nuclear fission and how to TAE plans to create the perfect power source.

[7:48] Vincent explains the complex process of how fusion creates energy and the fascinating machine TAE will use to harness it.

[15:56] Is fusion technology competitive with other energy technologies such as conventional and renewable?

[16:51] Vincent shares the opportunities made available by working with Additive Minds and the benefits of additive manufacturing for TAE.

[23:10] To meet the global demand for energy, TAE is already preparing for the future using fusion and additive manufacturing as critical parts of the strategy.

Shareables:

“The perfect example of how AM is such an innovative technology is not even comparable to the impact of the technologies it enables.” — Fabian Alefeld, Host, Additive Snack podcast

“Fusion is nature's preferred energy source.”— Jim McNeil, Chief Marketing Officer at TAE Technologies

“It is amazing to see how Am enables fast proto-typing and design iterations. It is a new approach to design. It gives a lot of agility to engineering to validate concepts.”— Vincent Pilard, Senior Mechanical and Project Engineer, TAE

“When we can provide abundant clean power for all nations, where they don’t have to go to war for resources, and that can change everything.” — Jim McNeil, Chief Marketing Officer at TAE Technologies

The Future of Energy - Part 2: Wind and Carbon Capture Aug 30, 2022

Show notes

In the first episode of the Additive Snack mini-series, The Future of Energy, we discussed how gas turbines and hydrogen from electrolysis will play a crucial role in transitioning into a future of clean energy. But, these solutions can not be relied on to pull all the weight. Renewable energies and smart carbon-capture technologies also need to be part of the solution.

In this second episode, host Fabian Alefeld speaks with Jeremy Haight, Principal Engineer and Lead Specialist for additive manufacturing (AM) and Advanced Concepts at Vestas, and Stefan McClelland, Senior Mechanical Engineer at ReCarbon. They take a deeper look into wind turbines and carbon capture and utilization from landfills. Both technologies leverage Additive Manufacturing at different levels and will have a significant impact on how the world produces and consumes energy.

Comments about the show or wish to share your AM journey? Contact us at additive.snack@eos-na.com. The Additive Snack Podcast is brought to you by EOS.

Key Takeaways:

[1:55] Jeremy describes Vestas’ lengthy history from manufacturing household appliances to becoming a global leader in wind turbines.

[4:44] Vestas has a three-pillar approach to incorporating AM parts, embracing new technologies, and digitizing their manufacturing processes.

[12:22] Utilizing AM technologies for on-site mobilized manufacturing will be a game changer for Vestas.

[14:32] Jeremy gets specific about how Vestas leverages a broad spectrum of AM technologies.

[18:42] The long-term impact of AM on the world's transition to renewable energy.

[21:37] At Vestas new products are designed with AM in mind to prolong life cycles and decrease shipping costs.

[24:17] Jeremy cites several examples of the beneficial effects of AM on wind turbines.

[29:57] Stefan describes the unique process of how ReCarbon converts energy into syngas through plasma.

[34:38] AM is essential in ReCarbon’s design due to the thermal management required for the high temperatures inherent in their energy creation process.

[40:12] AM has streamlined the proof of concept process for ReCarbon and its clients.

[44:38] Fabian summarizes the incredible conversations about how AM impacts the future of energy through carbon capture and wind energy.

Shareables:

“The more complex technologies get, the more additive manufacturing can play a role in supporting the development of the technologies.” — Fabian Alefeld, Host, Additive Snack podcast

“It [AM] will reduce our time to market, get turbines out in the field and up and operational much faster.”— Jeremy Haight, Principal Engineer & Lead Specialist for AM & Advanced Concepts, Vestas

“There is a huge potential for us to lightweight the product so you get more lifecycle out of it.”— Jeremy Haight, Principal Engineer & Lead Specialist for AM & Advanced Concepts, Vestas

“We've been restricted to using additive because with the material choice we need to have we need something that can handle the temperatures and handle really fine geometries.” — Stefan McClelland, Senior Mechanical Engineer, ReCarbon.

The Future of Energy - Part 1: Gas Turbines and Hydrogen Aug 30, 2022

Show notes

Global warming is dramatically altering the world around us. And, as the population of the world continues to increase so does the demand and consumption of global energy. The fascinating world of energy and how additive manufacturing (AM) will impact it in the future is inspiring. Let's jump into jointly investigating how these technologies work, what attributes they bring to provide energy for current and future generations, and the contributions of AM to help us transition to a carbon-free future by 2050.

During today's episode, Fabian speaks with Quan Lac, VP of additive manufacturing at Siemens Energy, and Pierre Forêt, Head of AM at Linde about how AM is impacting the transition toward clean energy. Quan shares how Siemens Energy is utilizing AM-created pieces to further enhance gas turbines, supplement other necessary energy equipment, and how they are preparing to transition to green fuels. Pierre describes how Linde uses AM to release the full potential of hydrogen to increase volume and reduce the cost of green hydrogen.

Comments about the show or wish to share your AM journey? Contact us at additive.snack@eos-na.com. The Additive Snack Podcast is brought to you by EOS.

Key Takeaways:

[0:44] Fabian describes the climate drivers ushering Additive Manufacturing deeper into the energy sector.

[2:55] Fabian introduces the expert guests who participate in this conversation.

[3:54] The history of natural gas as a fuel source for humans.

[6:00] Quan Lac VP of AM at Siemens Energy explains how the company plans to energize society into an energy sustainable future and how AM fits into the mission.

[13:21] Quan describes how Siemens plans to support decarbonization.

[16:23] How gas turbines work and how AM contributes to the restoration of existing units and the development of new more efficient units.

[25:50] Quan explains Siemens plans for the future including modifying gas turbines to include hydrogen.

[30:52] Pierre Forêt, Head of AM at Linde Gas, describes how Linde produces and distributes industrial gas products and his role at the company.

[33:18] Pierre defines green hydrogen and sheds light on the exciting opportunities it affords.

[38:51] How Additive Manufacturing can drive down the cost of green hydrogen and increase the performance of existing processes.

[43:05] Future opportunities for green hydrogen to assist industries to impact decarbonization.

[46:16] Pierre describes the barriers and challenges to releasing the full potential of hydrogen.

Shareables:

“How do we transition humanity into carbon-free energy?” — Fabian Alefeld, Host, Additive Snack Podcast

“There are nearly 800 million people today who don’t have access to electricity.”— Quan Lac, VP of Additive Manufacturing at Siemens Energy

“Is there a better moment than now to choose AM to produce better smarter components?” — Pierre Forêt, Head of AM, Linde Gas

Introducing Season 4: The Future of Energy Powered by AM Aug 16, 2022

Show notes

Join host Fabian Alefeld for the launch of Additive Snack Season 4. This mini-series will explore 'The Future of Energy,' powered by additive manufacturing (AM). Fabian and his guests will discuss how AM is helping the world transition towards a more energy-efficient future.

How Startups are Shaping the Future of Additive Manufacturing Apr 05, 2022

Show notes

You no longer have to be a billion-dollar behemoth to enter and impact the additive manufacturing (AM) field. There is a need for new thinking, new ideas, and new approaches for solving both industrial and major global issues, and startups are shaping the industry far more than they get credit for. In this episode, Host Fabian Alefeld speaks with Arno Held, Managing Partner of AM Ventures about the startups his team is funding and how their innovative impacts are shaping the future of AM.

During today's episode, Fabian talks to Arno about some exciting trends and industry insights AM Ventures has identified in recent years, the necessary innovations in technology, materials, applications, and software essentials for success. Arno busts a few AM myths and offers a glimpse into his thoughts about post-processing and post-build automation opportunities.

Comments about the show or wish to share your AM journey? Contact us at additive.snack@eos-na.com. The Additive Snack Podcast is brought to you by EOS.

Key Takeaways:

[3:01] After speaking with hundreds of startups, Arno shares exciting trends popping up in the AM space.

[10:35] Innovative designs offer opportunities for alternative materials in AM applications.

[15:29] Design software is finally catching up to the potential of AM technology.

[18:59] With new complexities come new responsibilities but the possibilities of AM are endless.

[20:03] Technologies that may positively impact the advancement of AM technology.

[23:57] Experienced and hopeful are the two most common types of pitches AM Ventures is approached with and Arlo’s advice for startups.

Shareables:

“A big part of AM Ventures’ mission is we want to support industrial additive manufacturing startups all around the world.” — Arno Held, Managing Partner, AM Ventures

“My advice for startups — Find a real problem and companies who are willing to pay money for it to be solved.”— Arno Held, Managing Partner, AM Ventures

“We have software out there that is utilizing the freedom of design our technology enables.” — Arno Held, Managing Partner, AM Ventures

Will Your Next Product Be Engineered By An Algorithm? Mar 17, 2022

Show notes

In this episode, Host Fabian Alefeld speaks with Lin Kayser, CEO of Hyperganic Group. Lin shares the knowledge and vision he acquired from being a successful tech entrepreneur for more than 30 years. Lin has gone from industrial automation to bringing the Hollywood film industry into the digital age. He has had leadership roles in organizations focused on sustainability, renewable energy, and space flight. His company, Hyperganic, wants to radically change the way objects are engineered and designed using advanced algorithms to help engineers achieve groundbreaking design complexity.

During today's episode, Fabian talks to Lin about what inspired him to start Hyperganic Group, how Hyperganic’s innovative platform can change the way products are engineered and designed, why the platform is the perfect fit for the next generation of Additive Manufacturing (AM) and AM engineers, and his vision for the future of AM and code-based design.

Comments about the show or wish to share your AM journey? Contact us at additive.snack@eos-na.com. The Additive Snack Podcast is brought to you by EOS.

Key Takeaways:

[1:54] Lin’s dynamic career path progressed from accidentally inventing a movie playback software to buying a 3D printer and creating Hyperganic.

[7:03] Lin describes how Hyperganic changes the game in manufacturing.

[12:38] Can current software engineers be supercharged to bridge the gap in manufacturing jobs and code-based design?

[19:16] Hyperganic is creating highly-optimized objects on demand, appropriate technologies, and client-specific applications.

[23:54] Lin’s vision for the future of AM includes licensed algorithms and humanless factories.

Shareables:

“In 2008, when Al Gore gave his famous talk on an Inconvenient Truth on climate change. And that kind of shook me awake. I joke that I thought we had already solved the environmental crisis by separating our trash. And here is this guy talking about this monster that is barreling down on us. I felt what the hell am I doing in the entertainment industry.” — Lin Kayser, CEO, Hyperganic

“Hyperganic tries to dramatically accelerate innovation by moving manufacturing and engineering to a software paradigm.”— Lin Kayser, CEO, Hyperganic

“There is one aspect of our technology that is interesting. What you do when you create an object using our technology is you don't create an object, you create a process that creates objects.” — Lin Kayser, CEO, Hyperganic

How Additive Manufacturing (AM) is Enabling the Next Leap in Aerospace Innovation Feb 23, 2022

Show notes

In this episode, Host Fabian Alefeld speaks with Brian Neff. Brian is the CEO of Sintavia and Chairman of the Board of Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association (AMGTA). Sintavia is an aerospace manufacturer that uses 3D printing technology to achieve the next levels of engine performance, thermodynamic efficiency, part consolidation, and sustainability for its customers.

From the Austin studio, Brian shares what makes additive manufacturing (AM) a perfect fit for building rocket engines, Sintavia's unique role at the crossroads of aerospace innovation and additive expertise, and how Sintavia is helping the aerospace industry overcome resistance to change. In addition, he describes how AM achieves new levels of sustainability for manufacturers and their customers, how Sintavia is using AM to enable next-generation aerospace innovations from fully electric aircraft to space travel, and the emerging AM capabilities and materials he is excited about.

Comments about the show or wish to share your AM journey? Contact us at additive.snack@eos-na.com. The Additive Snack Podcast is brought to you by EOS.

Key Takeaways:

[1:53] Brian explains that multi-generational modality changes in aerospace are what excites him.

[4:30] How Sintavia differentiates themselves and their impact on the aerospace industry.

[8:17] What Brian considers barriers to AM adoption and how Sintavia overcomes the barriers.

[10:13] How AM is helping to enable sustainable manufacturing technologies and how Sintavia is approaching new applications.

[22:12] The AM incentives that will transform the traditionally conservative aerospace industry.

[26:09] How the ever-evolving AM industry’s emerging capabilities will impact the aerospace industry and what changes Brian envisions for the future of space travel.

Shareables:

“I was first introduced to AM in 2011 when I was running a jet engine repair company and toured a competitor in Bavaria.” — Brian Neff, CEO, Sintavia

“Sintavia is a combination of a company that understands aerospace quality, understands additive technology, and brings them together in two very important and critical product categories which are the next generation of flight and launch engines and the next generation of heat exchangers to cool them.”— Brian Neff, CEO, Sintavia

“In 2019, we came up with the AMGTA. The whole purpose of the AMGTA is to take a very hard, very accurate look at how the technology [AM] is more sustainable, and create pathways and strategies for companies, using specific raw additive technologies, to use those properly.” — Brian Neff, CEO, Sintavia

“100% of all private commercial rocket engines, at least the thrust chambers for those, are printed. 100% across the industry of the eight companies that have either launched into space or are about to launch into space every single one of those rockets is printed.”— Brian Neff, CEO, Sintavia

“Sustainability to me is the other side of operational efficiency.” — Brian Neff, CEO, Sintavia

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