Picture a future where values and supply chains are robust and agile. The workforce is skilled in high-tech disciplines such as additive manufacturing (AM). And the manufacturing industry has taken back its important role, not only within the US but all around the world. This vision is currently being modeled in Vermont. 

Joining Host Fabian Alefeld is Barry Hulce, the Executive Director of Vermont’s Manufacturing Collaborative (VTMC). In this episode, Barry unpacks the complexities of modern manufacturing, dives into the challenges of workforce development, and reveals how his organization is constructing a robust manufacturing infrastructure that is set to accelerate the adoption of additive manufacturing. 

Comments about the show or wish to share your AM journey? Contact us at [email protected]. The Additive Snack Podcast is brought to you by EOS. 

Key Takeaways: 

[1:21] Industry agnostic, Barry enjoys working with systems that help people. 

[8:20] The purpose and intention of Vermont Manufacturing Collaborative. 

[12:09] How VTMC’s ecosystem will be duplicated and scaled for rural communities. 

[17:35] VTMC’s plan for increasing capacity and developing the future AM workforce. 

[23:31] How educating an AM workforce differs from conventional manufacturing technologies. 

[34:05] VTMC’s technological capabilities and the development stages of active products.