The Third Angle

“When those rockets light, the air just vibrates. You feel the sound permeating your body in waves… It’s magical.”

NASA has been pushing the boundaries of space exploration for decades, and today, the Artemis program is the next giant leap. With a mission to return humans to the moon and venture even further into space, NASA is embracing cutting-edge digital engineering to make this vision a reality.

In this episode, NASA give us very special access behind the scenes at Kennedy Space Center. Meet Terry Hill (NASA’s Digital Engineering Program Manager),Trish Nicoli (NASA’s Digital Engineering Deputy Program Manager) and Christal Jolly (Core Stage Operations Manager) as they guide us around three of the most iconic sites in the history of space exploration.

Discover how tools like CAD models, simulation, and digital twins are revolutionizing the way rockets are designed, tested, and launched. From inside the massive VAB (Vehicle Assembly Building), built to assemble the Saturn V rockets; to the mammoth crawler that transports spacecraft and launch tower to the iconic launchpad that’s been re-designed to accommodate Artemis, NASA’s most powerful Space Launch System to date.

Find out more about NASA’s Artemis program here.

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Your host is Paul Haimes from industrial software company PTC.

Episodes are released bi-weekly. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter for updates.

This is an 18Sixty production for PTC. Executive producer is Jacqui Cook. Sound design and editing by Sara Joyner. Location recording by Gareth Evans. Music by Rowan Bishop.

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“We’re creating a whole new market of active mobility.”

In this episode of Third Angle, we’re taking a trip to the French Alps to learn all about the future of one of the newest forms of transport - a visionary, chainless vehicle with an advanced pedaling system. Carlos Torres, Co-Founder and Head of Design at CIXI, Nicolas Ohlmann, Co-Founder and Chief Technical Officer and Fabien Ronzani, Engineer show us how the team is redefining active mobility and creating a new world where they want everyone to be physically active. They’re doing this through the use of their pedaling system, PERS and their exciting creation, Vigoz. 

Listen to explore how CIXI integrates innovation into every detail - from the workshop’s “theatrical” assembly process to the high-powered Vigoz, which amplifies human energy enabling riders to reach up to 120 km/h. 

Find out more about CIXI here. 

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Your host is Paul Haimes from industrial software company PTC. 

Episodes are released bi-weekly. Follow us on LinkedIn and X for updates.

This is an 18Sixty production for PTC. Executive producer is Jacqui Cook. Sound design and editing by Rema Mukena. Location recording by Ashley Clivery. And music by Rowan Bishop.

“Our vision is to be a fast track developer of advanced mobility products.”

In this episode of Third Angle, we take a guided tour of the YCOM HQ, a leader in motorsports engineering and lightweight composites. Join us as we explore how founder Nicola Scimeca is changing the automotive industry, overseeing every aspect from concept to completion.

Discover how YCOM pioneered the world's first fleet of racing e-scooters for the Electric Scooter Championship (ESC) and learn about their unique approach to product development, which involves rapid prototyping and collaboration with former MotoGP riders. Born in 2008, YCOM has expanded its expertise beyond motorsports into the automotive, marine, and aerospace sectors, becoming a globally recognized leader in lightweight composite structures. With a focus on sustainability, they’re paving the way for a more eco-friendly future through the use of natural fiber materials alongside carbon fiber.

Tune in to hear how YCOM is setting new standards for innovation and safety in micro-mobility and the exciting developments on the horizon.

Find out more about YCOM here.

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Your host is Paul Haimes from industrial software company PTC. 

Episodes are released bi-weekly. Follow us on LinkedIn and X for updates.

This is an 18Sixty production for PTC. Executive producer is Jacqui Cook. Sound design and editing by Rema Mukena. Location recording by Mark Dezzani. And music by Rowan Bishop.

“The Dallara Stradale is the last of its kind”

In this episode of the Third Angle, we head to Italy’s Motor Valley to explore the engineering prowess of Dallara, the legendary manufacturer behind some of the most advanced racing cars in the world. Our host Paul Haimes, meets with Andrea Pontremoli, CEO of Dallara, and two members of his team - Luca Pignacca and Daniele Guarnaccia to reveal the story behind the Dallara Stradale, a car that takes Formula car technology to the next level.

The Stradale is no ordinary car - built with a fiber carbon monocoque chassis it’s designed for maximum strength and minimal weight, meaning it has unparalleled agility on both the track and the road.

Find out more about Dallara here.

Find out more about Windchill here and CREO here.

Your host is Paul Haimes from industrial software company PTC. 

Episodes are released bi-weekly. Follow us on LinkedIn and X for updates.

This is an 18Sixty production for PTC. Executive producer is Jacqui Cook. Sound design and editing by Rema Mukena. Location recording by Mark Dezzani. And music by Rowan Bishop.

“An automotive interior that looks like it’s been plucked out of the finest British coachbuilt cars”

In this episode of Third Angle, we explore the future of personal aviation with Hill Helicopters, a company aiming to redefine the helicopter industry with their groundbreaking designs. Discover how they combine sleek, luxury design with cutting-edge technology to create helicopters that are not only beautiful but incredibly easy to fly. Hill Helicopters’ ambition is to become the “Aston Martin of the skies,” making flying accessible to newcomers while maintaining top performance.

Chairman and Chief Engineer, Jason Hill, takes us behind the scenes at Hill’s brand-new, state-of-the-art production facility in Staffordshire, England. He shares his passion for aviation and explains how every component of their helicopters—from the engine to the cockpit—is designed, developed, and manufactured in-house. Jason also discusses their commitment to being carbon-neutral, and how they’re using biofuel to achieve sustainability in short-range flights.

Find out more about Hill Helicopters here.

Find out more about Creo and Windchill here.

Your host is Paul Haimes from industrial software company PTC. 

Episodes are released bi-weekly. Follow us on LinkedIn and X for updates.

This is an 18Sixty production for PTC. Executive producer is Jacqui Cook. Sound design and editing by Clarissa Maycock. Location recording by Helen Lennard. And music by Rowan Bishop.

“KTM X-BOW has always had ready to race in the DNA”

In this episode of Third Angle, we go behind the scenes at KTM, an Austrian manufacturer at the forefront of racing excellence. Their X-BOW series is a sports car which contains all of the innovation and design features of a modern racing car.

Join us as we learn all about the X-BOW, with its iconic jet fighter canopy, five-cylinder engine, removable steering wheel and carbon fibre monocoque. The cars are manufactured in Austria by hand, with only 100 cars made per year - plus they are customisable, with the owner able to choose the colour and stitching to provide the ultimate unique product. For safety and sustainability, carbon fibre is used. This not only protects the driver from potential impact, and allows the car to weigh less and focus on lightweight technology.

Find out more about KTM X-BOW here.

Find out more about Windchill here.

Your host is Paul Haimes from industrial software company PTC.

Episodes are released bi-weekly. Follow us on LinkedIn and X for updates.

This is an 18Sixty production for PTC. Executive producer is Jacqui Cook. Sound design and editing by Rema Mukena. Location recording by Martha Owen. And music by Rowan Bishop.

“We consider the whole life of the product when we design it”

In this episode of Third Angle, we explore the world of agricultural robotics with Muddy Machines, a pioneering company tackling the challenges of modern farming. 

Join us as we learn all about how Muddy Machines' innovative robot, Sprout, is improving asparagus harvesting. Design engineer James Fraser gives us an inside look at the sustainable technology that’s reducing soil damage, cutting emissions, and addressing labor shortages in agriculture. Discover how automation is shaping the future of farming and what it takes to bring these versatile robots from the workshop to the fields.

Find out more about Muddy Machines here. 

Find out more about OnShape here. 

Your host is Paul Haimes from industrial software company PTC. 

Episodes are released bi-weekly. Follow us on LinkedIn and X for updates.

This is an 18Sixty production for PTC. Executive producer is Jacqui Cook. Sound design and editing by Rema Mukena. Location recording by Martha Owen. And music by Rowan Bishop.

Looking back: Products that are changing the lives of everyday people

A special episode highlighting outstanding companies making significant improvements to our everyday lives. From enhancing experiences for the deafblind community to changing the way we rest for a refreshed and ready start to the day. We highlight the innovative and creative efforts making the world a better place, one product at a time.

Feeling inspired after listening to this? Listen back to all of our episodes on the PTC website or wherever you get your podcasts. 

Listen to the full Tatum Robotics episode here, and find out more about the company here.

Listen to the full Occuity episode here, and find out more about the company here.

Listen to the full Marks and Spencer episode here, and find out more about the company here.

Listen to the full Eight Sleep episode here, and find out more about the company here.

Your host is Paul Haimes from industrial software company PTC. 

Episodes are released bi-weekly. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter for updates.

Third Angle is an 18Sixty production for PTC. Executive producer is Jacqui Cook. Sound design and editing by Rema Mukena. And music by Rowan Bishop.

“Here we bring magic to life.”

In this episode, we’re taken into the enchanting world of Hasbro, a toy and games company. Guided by Chris Whipple, Senior Design Engineer and Justin Pringle, a creative force behind the beloved brands such as Potato Head and Furby. In Rhode Island we uncover the magic behind some of the most iconic toys ever created.

We hear about a pivotal moment in toy history during the 1970s and 1980s, highlighting how story-driven play became a major trend and we explore the breakthrough release of Furby in 1998. Chris and Justin explain how Furby’s design allowed for almost all of its movements to be controlled by a single motor, making it an affordable robotic toy. 

They take us down ‘Memory Lane,’ a treasure trove of Hasbro’s rich history, spanning over a century. From the original Monopoly game board to the latest innovations, this episode is a nostalgic and fascinating journey through the world of toys.

Find out more about Hasbro here.

Find out more about FlexPLM here and OnShape here.

Your host is Paul Haimes from industrial software company PTC. 

Episodes are released bi-weekly. Follow us on LinkedIn and X for updates.

This is an 18Sixty production for PTC. Executive producer is Jacqui Cook. Sound design and editing by Clarissa Maycock. Location recording by Georgia Wright. And music by Rowan Bishop.

“We’re working on new endoscopes which are so small that they can go into the brain or heart.”

In this episode of Third Angle, we explore the world of NanoVoxel, a pioneering company at the forefront of 3D printing innovation. Discover how their advanced technology is transforming micro-manufacturing, from creating intricate micro-parts to prototyping and mass production for those working in the medical world and tech sector.

Founder, Domenico Foglia also talks us through the intricacies of creating a Baby Yoda, the size of a grain of sand - only to be seen through an optical microscope! Each step they take at NanoVoxel pushes the boundaries of what's achievable with creativity. 

Find out more about NanoVoxel here. 

Find out more about OnShape here. 

Your host is Paul Haimes from industrial software company PTC. 

Episodes are released bi-weekly. Follow us on LinkedIn and X for updates.

This is an 18Sixty production for PTC. Executive producer is Jacqui Cook. Sound design and editing by Rema Mukena. Location recording by Aaron Olsacher. And music by Rowan Bishop.