The Digital Fabrication Experiment Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Ep.073 - Reunion Apr 25, 2023

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It has been ages since the last show but the crew returns for our first 2023 episode. Winston, Chris and Ed catch up on what each is doing these days, the future of US manufacturing and shop goals for the year.

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Links

Within Tolerance Podcast (@withintolerancepodcast on IG) - https://www.instagram.com/withintolerancepodcast

Hadrian - Manufacturing the Future - https://www.hadrian.co

Winston’s aerospace drink coaster video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LETehu0Izcg

Ed’s MCD-finished Christmas ornaments - https://www.instagram.com/p/ClMZPlduYjO/

Ep. 072 - The Machinist’s Imperative Apr 01, 2022

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Marvin Groeb (@marvgro) returns to DFX! Eddie and Marvin catch up on what Marvin has been doing since he was last on the show.

Winston and Chris have the day off but will be back for the next episode.

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Links

Marvin Groeb (@marvgro on IG) - https://www.instagram.com/marvgro/

Ep.071 - Spacetime Mar 04, 2022

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We’re back! Chris updates us on his exciting new job at Amazon’s Project Kuiper. The gang talks SpaceX. Winston is keeping busy at Carbide 3D. Eddie talks 2022 business planning and lessons learned on some recent jobs.

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Links

Amazon Project Kuiper - https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/innovation-at-amazon/project-kuiper-announces-plans-and-launch-provider-for-prototype-satellites

SpaceX update from Elon Musk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3N7L8Xhkzqo

Ep. 070 - Xometry‘s Greg Paulsen Oct 26, 2021

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Winston and Chris talk with DFX guest Greg Paulsen, Director of Application Engineering at Xometry.

Greg talks about his journey into manufacturing and what it means to deliver manufacturing as a service including additive and CNC-based technologies.

Ed was unavailable for this episode but will be back for DFX71.

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Links

Check out Xometry’s 3D printing service and CNC machining service today (links below)

Xometry 3D Printing Service - https://www.xometry.com/capabilities/3d-printing-service

Xometry CNC Machining Service - https://www.xometry.com/capabilities/cnc-machining-service/

Ep. 069 - HDM and L.E.O. Sep 20, 2021

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Winston tells us all about the recently announced Shapeoko HDM. Chris has exciting news. Ed focuses on the business of business.

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Ep. 068 - Cool Runnings Jul 27, 2021

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Ed finally gets proper AC in the shop. Winston is cooking up a mechatronics camera slider. Chris MIPS up for Fusion.

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Ep. 067 - Vaxxed! May 21, 2021

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Ed goes additive shopping. Chris refines his career/life plan. Winston designs for injection molding. Chris deals with a complicated work holding challenge. Ed dials in speeds/feeds for 2-color HDPE composite parts. Winston dreams of an ATC.

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Ep. 066 - Shop Update May 02, 2021

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Ed runs a shiny job for John Grimsmo Knives. Chris gets his mill/turn groove on. Winston runs some carbon fiber work. Party Barn sign update.

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Ep. 065 - Haas-o-mation Apr 02, 2021

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Chris dishes the details on a simple but clever approach to batch machining automation. Ed’s in-machine GoPro rig is a winner. Winston has new machine news for us.

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Ep. 064 - Supercritical Burnout? Mar 24, 2021

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The guys talk about the risk of ruining what you love in the transition from hobbyist to professional.

Shop updates and more.

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