3Degrees Discussions

Andy Gleadall is a Senior Lecturer in Additive Manufacturing at Loughborough University. Since joining Loughborough University in 2017, his research has focused on material extrusion additive manufacturing in several areas, all enabled by microscale control of the print path.

He developed and wrote open-source piece of software called, FullControl GCode Designer, to allow precise design for additive manufacturing - www.fullcontrolgcode.com. FullControl was originally created for in-house research activities but is now freely available to progress research into material extrusion additive manufacturing. It’s been used for a wide range of applications including process calibration, material characterization, tissue engineering, 3D printed electronics, pharmaceuticals, microfluidics, prosthetics, artistic creation, and to control auxiliary equipment for in-process monitoring.

He strives to use rigorous engineering research to drive additive manufacturing and medical manufacturing beyond the current state-of-the-art.

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https://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/meme/staff/andrew-gleadall/

Paul Wilson is part of the Boeing Research and Technology Metallic Materials and Processes Team in St. Louis, Missouri. The focus of his work is finding, developing, and implementing novel alloys and processes for aircraft programs. Currently he is working on creating additive manufacturing processes and novel additive alloys for enterprise deployment

Paul joins the show today to talk metal materials in AM as well as the process of qualifying these materials for aerospace applications.

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John Sorvillo is a licensed elementary school teacher who has been in educational administration for nearly a decade. At the Westwood Preparatory Academy, the students are in residential care, most under court custody with no familial provisions. As a director at the academy, Sorvillo builds programs, teaches, and counsels with the goal of inspiring hope through education. Initially, the academy had one 3D printer, but it struggled to incorporate it into instructional lessons. With John’s efforts, it now has four printers that function as conduits for experiencing life skills, such as teamwork; acquiring technology skills, such as CAD design; and gaining ‘soft skills’ needed to function in society.

He joins the show today to talk about how his 3D printing program has played a huge role in creating inspiration and his novel ways of showing at-risk students a whole new way of learning.

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Chris Kaminsky is the lab manager at the Lakeshore Fab Lab at Muskegon Community College The facility, based in Muskegon, Michigan is an entrepreneurially focused makerspace working to give people access to technology and software that is typically out of reach for the general public. By night, Chris is an additive manufacturing evangelist working towards demystifying the complexities of 3D printing and design by making it accessible to everyone. To help do so, he co-founded the MI3D organization, which supports over 500 3D enthusiasts with local events. He is also involved in online communities, such as the 3D Printing Club (www.3DPC.tech), where discussions can range from basic concepts to advanced topics.

Chris joins the show today to talk about his efforts to bring people together and empower communities by showcasing how innovative technologies, such as AM, can change lives.

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Sam Ruben is the Chief Sustainability Officer and a Co-Founder of Oakland based Mighty Buildings. Mighty Buildings is on a quest to build homes using 3D printing, robotics and automation. Their system is able to build homes “two times as quickly with 95% less labor hours and 10-times less waste” than conventional construction. In fact, they can 3D print a 350-square-foot studio apartment in just 24 hours.

He joins the show today to talk about the company and the journey to bring 3D Printing to construction.

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Jacob Rindler is the lead additive manufacturing engineer at The Ohio State University’s Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence (CDME). Before joining the Ohio State team, Jacob developed AM and advanced metals technologies at both Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems and Boeing Research and Technology.

Jacob attended The Ohio State University, where he holds a bachelor’s degree in welding engineering.

Ohio State Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence - https://cdme.osu.edu/equipment/additive-manufacturing

Jacob Rindler - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobrindler/

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Frank Medina is an Associate Professor/ Director of Technology and Engagement at UTEP / W.M. Keck Center for 3D Innovation. Frank is a world-renowned expert in the area of AM and Electron Beam Melting. He has over eighteen years of experience in AM and has educated over one thousand scientists and engineers in the areas of meals AM technology, processes, and advanced applications. He has published and contributed to over 120 peer-reviewed journal and conference proceedings. Additionally, he has been awarded nine additive manufacturing patents, with several other patents pending. Throughout his career, his research interests has centered around additive manufacturing, with a heavy emphasis on the acceleration and advancement of the manufacturing readiness of metal AM technology.

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Dr. Mike Vasquez usually the host of this podcast and is the founder of two 3D Printing companies. He started his first company, 3 Degrees, in 2013 and since then has helped both global companies and family-run businesses navigate the challenges and opportunities of 3D Printing. In talking with hundreds of companies, he kept seeing a need for a tracking software customized to this space. He couldn't find a solution that did what he thought was necessary, so instead, he built one and started his second company, TraceAM. In celebration of the 50th episode of this podcast, he agreed to let me take over the mic and ask the questions. You'll learn what he thinks is next for 3D printing, how his love of sports was a catalyst for his career and what his experience has been as an entrepreneur.

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Melissa Orme, PhD belongs to that small group of engineers who have participated ‘hands-on’ in the field of Additive Manufacturing before the term or even the industry of “Additive Manufacturing” existed. Her career has been divided between academia and small business. On the academic front, she worked as a Professor at UCI for twelve years, After rising to full Professor, Melissa relinquished her tenure at UCI in favor of joining her family in Athens, Greece, where they lived for six years.

After returning to the United States, Melissa joined Morf3D as Chief Technology Officer. Morf3D is a company that is focused on Additive Manufacturing of metallic components primarily for the Aerospace and Defense Industry.

In 2019, Melissa joined The Boeing Company as Vice President of Additive Manufacturing. In that capacity, Melissa will continue to grow and scale additive manufacturing capabilities and help to rapidly expand understanding of the unique features that 3D printing can bring to factories and production lines while improving safety and quality.

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Valeria Tirelli is the President and CEO of her family’s manufacturing company Aidro Hydraulics. Aidro's main activities are design, production, and testing of hydraulic components produced in conventional manufacturing and in 3D printing. Aidro is a pioneer in the use of Metal Additive Manufacturing in Fluid Power, Oil & Gas, Mobile Machinery, Aerospace and Industrial applications. She joins the show today to talk about the adoption of AM within her business and the ways that it’s opened new markets.

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