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Companies can struggle with taking on a challenging AM project without a solid education or a complete understanding of the technology. Focusing on understanding the technology with all its opportunities and its limitations can help companies identify applications where AM can add value for a positive business case. Starting simple to get some early wins is the key to unlocking all of the possibilities of AM. In this interview from the IMTS+ Creators Lounge, Additive Snack host Fabian Alefeld interviews Duann Scott the founder of Bits to Atoms and creator of the DfAM substack. They discuss new materials, new design tools, new business models, and the impact AM can have on the world.

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:

[2:06] Duann shares his intentions of educating people about the design aspect of additive manufacturing.

[4:40] Duann created the DfAM substack as a way to get information out there with no gatekeepers, no filters, and no corporate narrative.

[7:16] Duann’s advice for individuals and companies when beginning the design process for 3D printing. 

[9:20] The MITxPRO AMx course is critical for educating designers and accelerating the growth of the AM industry.

[13:04] Duann shares thoughts on how to get the current and future manufacturing workforce interested and educated about additive manufacturing. 

[22:15] The efficient use of energy is one of the biggest impacts AM can have to create a better future. 

Shareables:

“Do something easy. Get an easy win to understand what is possible.”— Duann Scott of Bits to Atoms on how to start a design for 3D printing

“It’s not a magic box. It can do a lot but you need to put in a lot of work to make it happen.”— Duann Scott, Founder, Bits to Atoms

“Manufacturing can be a cool job. You get to make things which are substantial and change people's lives significantly.” — Duann Scott, Founder, Bits to Atoms  

“The risk of a project failure, if you overdo it, can actually overshadow the whole additive manufacturing journey.”— Fabian Alefeld, Host of the Additive Snack podcast

The potential for growth in Additive Manufacturing (AM) is vast, and it is an exciting time to be a part of the community. Whether you are new to the industry or a seasoned professional, trade shows can be interesting but for in-depth knowledge introductory training is key. In this interview from the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS), Additive Snack host Fabian Alefeld interviews Mike Vasquez, founder of 3Degrees Consulting and the Advanced Manufacturing Experience (AMX). They discuss the AM community, education, and the ongoing advancements in metal and polymer materials in the 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:

[2:04] Mike describes the AMX education event and the opportunities it offers to the Additive Manufacturing industry at large.

[9:34] Mike highlights the impressive technology on display at IMTS.

[11:40] The 3Degrees Discussions podcast is inspired by the personal stories of those who work in AM.

[14:44] As a Materials Scientist and Engineer, Mike believes the material game has changed in a big way, especially in composites.

[16:10] Tips and tricks for understanding Additive Manufacturing standards, materials, and processes.

[19:49] Many AM companies have moved beyond prototyping to specialize in specific industries, such as space and tooling.

[24:03] Mike’s tips for those interested in entering the AM industry.

Shareables:

“It's opening the door a little, but to show people what the art of the possible is.”— Mike Vasquez, Founder, 3Degrees Consulting

“We are trying to be a bit more open-minded when it comes to new materials.”— Mike Vasquez, Founder, 3Degrees Consulting

“New materials continue to unlock new opportunities.”— Fabian Alefeld, Host, the Additive Snack podcast

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

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

Manufacturing Day 2022 is here! Join the IMTS+ Creators Lounge crew of rising social media stars as they talk about making positive perceptions of manufacturing a reality.

Meet Rising Manufacturing Social Media Stars and Creators:

• Andrew Crowe - Follow The New Manufacturing Renaissance on LinkedIn
• Michelle Edmonson - AMT and IMTS+
• Chris Luecke - Manufacturing Happy Hour 
• Malachi Greb - Elite Automation - The Manufacturing Come Up Podcast
• Wade Anderson - Check out Shop Matters Podcast - Okuma 
• Mary Hynes - Mistress of Mischief 
• James Soto - Industrial Strength Marketing on YouTube

Share the #MFGDay22 and #WeAreAllCreators love!

If you haven’t already, be sure to listen and review Industrial Strength Marketing podcast to let us know what you think of the show.

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Manufacturers are resolving to get back to IMTS. Scott MacKenzie, host of Industrial Talk, and James Soto are back. Listen in as they connect ahead of joining a leading team of manufacturing influencers at the IMTS+ Creators Lounge, the destination where manufacturing creators are gathering to tell their human stories.

Articles and resources referenced in this episode:

• Connect with Scott MacKenzie on LinkedIn
• Stop, look, and listen to  Industrial Talk
• Register to meet Scott and James in the IMTS+ Creators Lounge at IMTS 
• Follow James on LinkedIn

If you haven’t already, be sure to listen and review Industrial Strength Marketing to let us know what you think of the show.

About the Show
As a top manufacturing podcast and YouTube channel, we focus on what matters most to industrial marketers, sellers, and growth-minded manufacturing executives. Featuring inspiring conversations with manufacturing and B2B marketing leaders on winning moves and lessons learned, this show exists to deliver insights that help you grow your business.

Are you looking to share your expertise with industrial marketers, influencers, and leaders? Click here to be a guest on the show.

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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

Adam Beck, Director of Marketing at CADENAS PARTsolutions, gives a masterclass on the art of getting specified by engineers. Learn why industrial marketers that provide specifying tools will grow their businesses by making their customers’ jobs easier.

Articles and resources referenced in this episode:

• Connect with Adam Beck on LinkedIn
• Learn more about CADENAS PARTSolutions
• Check out the Industrial Marketing Summit 2022
• Register to meet James in the IMTS+ Creators Lounge at IMTS

If you haven’t already, be sure to listen and review Industrial Strength Marketing to let us know what you think of the show.

About the Show

As a top manufacturing podcast, we focus on what matters most to industrial marketers, sellers, and growth-focused manufacturing executives. Featuring inspiring conversations with manufacturing and B2B marketing leaders on winning moves and lessons learned, this show exists to deliver insights that help you grow your business.

Are you looking to share your expertise with industrial marketers, influencers, and leaders? Then, apply to be a guest on the show.

Share Your Industrial Strength Marketing Story!

• Tweet us at @Industrialsays, @jamessotoism
• Follow James on LinkedIn
• Please email us at podcast@Industrialstrengthmarketing.com
• Subscribe to Industrial Strength Marketing's YouTube channel

Thanks for listening & keep making marketing the strength of your business!