In this episode, host Greg Paulsen and Doug Clarke,  Technical Sales Engineer at Xometry and Co-founder of the Kre8Now Makerspace in Lexington, KY, explore what it means to be a "Maker." Doug and Greg discuss the roles of Makers in the world of manufacturing, and how they can train to become professional machinists. In addition to being a Maker, Doug Clarke is a welder, machinist, water jet cutting operator, and helicopter pilot and instructor. 

Join host Greg Paulsen for an in-depth conversation about 3D printing with Tommy Lynch, Senior Application Engineer and additive expert at Xometry. Together, Greg and Tommy explore what 3D printing is; what differences in both equipment and mindset exist between 3D printing service providers and hobbyists; and what Tommy's favorite additive processes and approaches are. Tommy Lynch has over 15 years of experience in additive manufacturing, from operating additive industrial manufacturing equipment to consulting clients on how to optimize their designs for 3D printing.

In this episode, host Greg Paulsen chats with Matt Magnifico, Senior Project Engineer at Xometry, about a critical and essential component to the injection molding process: the tool. Together, Greg and Matt discuss what the project timelines for the injection molding tool look like, associated costs, and much more.  Matt holds a master's degree in biomedical engineering and brings a decade of expert experience as a designer, manufacturer, and quality engineer to the conversation. 

First, if you haven't listened to Episode 1 of Manufacturing Explained yet, then we highly recommend you check it out! It will provide you with knowledge about the basics of injection molding and more context for this next episode.

If you have already listened to our last episode, then great -  you are all set for Part II! Today, Greg Paulsen, host of Manufacturing Explained, will explore the injection molding process in even more detail with Scott Benson, Xometry's Senior Project Engineer and injection molding expert. Their discussion will dive into the key considerations that designers and engineers must cover when embarking on the injection molding process, such as what the minimum quantities for injection molding orders are; how to communicate design changes to molders; and injection molding project timelines, from first samples (T1’s) to final production parts.

Let’s jump to the conversation and learn about injection molding part design - explained.

In today’s episode, we explain the injection molding process, where Greg Paulsen, Xometry's Director of Application Engineering, sits down with Senior Project Engineer and injection molding expert Scott Benson. Their discussion will guide you through the injection molding journey, from resin to finished mold. With over 13 years of experience in injection molding, Scott Benson shares words of wisdom with you to help you get the most out of your next injection molded design.