The Third Angle

At the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) in Genoa, humanoid robots are no longer just science fiction, they’re being developed for tasks such as assisting human workers in factories and even flying into disaster zones. Researchers are pushing the boundaries of robotics with innovations like ErgoCub, a robot designed to support industrial workers which can carry loads of up to 10kg, and iRonCub, a jet-powered robot built for emergency response.

We head inside IIT’s robotics lab with Daniele Pucci, Head of Artificial and Mechanical Intelligence to say hello to some of the robots and explore how these advanced machines could become an integral part of our world in the next decade.

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Your host is Paul Haimes from industrial software company PTC. 

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This is an 18Sixty production for PTC. Executive producer is Jacqui Cook. Location recording by Carola Haupt. Sound design and editing by Clarissa Maycock. Music by Rowan Bishop.

Open Bionics is a UK-based company developing low-cost, 3D printed prosthetics designed to enhance people’s lives and display their creativity. Their products include the Hero Arm, a lightweight prosthetic arm, the Gauntlet, a partial hand prosthesis, and the Hero Flex, an activity arm. Rather than making prosthetics which attempt to look like real limbs, Open Bionics are unashamedly robotic. Their products are fully customisable and include designs from popular brands like Marvel and Disney.

We head to the Open Bionics headquarters in Bristol, UK to talk to Chief Technology Officer Damian Axford. Damian walks us through their clinic, labs and offices to explain how they are using technology to make their products more accessible and why Open Bionics were pioneers in the 3D printing of prostheses.

Find out more about Open Bionics 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, location recording and editing by Clarissa Maycock. Music by Rowan Bishop.

Iconic British designer Dame Vivienne Westwood set up her fashion brand in the 1970s, reflecting the rebellious spirit of the era and embracing punk and counterculture. With a design record spanning over fifty years, Vivienne Westwood is now recognized as a global brand. Their motto is “buy less, choose well, make it last.” This sets them apart as pioneering a more sustainable form of fashion, discouraging the over-consumption which can be caused by following trends. 

We head to the Vivenne Westwood headquarters in Milan to talk to meet Giorgio Ravasio, the brand’s Country Manager for Italy. Giorgio walks us around the shop floor of their flagship store and explains the company’s commitment to sustainability, rooted in Dame Vivienne Westwood’s own activism. He also talks about how the company is embracing technology to stay at the forefront of a highly competitive fashion industry. 

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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 Clarissa Maycock. Location recording by Dany Mitzman. Music by Rowan Bishop.

In this special episode of Third Angle, we’re looking back at some of the innovative tech, toys and gadgets we have featured on the podcast. From model kits that contain life-like details of fighter jets, to ear buds with 360 degree spatialized sound, to top-of-the-range electronic keyboards, to interactive robotic toys, we are celebrating the future of gifting.

We head to Copenhagen to talk to Morten Urup, the VP of Consumer Devices at communications company Jabra, then to the HQ of consumer electronics company Casio in Wembley, London to hear some beautiful music from their latest Privia keyboard range. We then hop across the pond to Rhode Island for an inside look at the magical world of Hasbro and their innovative Furby toys, and finally to Airfix’s HQ in Kent, UK, where Product Designer Chris Joy tells us about the work that goes into their model kits.

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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 Clarissa Maycock. Location recordings by Lærke Sivkjær, Hannah Dean and Georgia Wright. Music by Rowan Bishop.

“We are at the forefront of innovation.”

In this episode of Third Angle, we’re heading over to Gröbenzell to explore hydrokinetic power generation with Energyminer. The Energyfish is a crucial part of Energyminer's offering, providing turnkey power plants composed of schools of Energyfish, which harness river currents to produce sustainable energy 24 hours a day, all without disrupting aquatic ecosystems.

We spoke to Chantel Niebuhr, CTO of Energyminer, about the development of innovative technology and how it aims to decentralise energy production for a cleaner future. With modular, fish-friendly turbines, Energyfish is designed to adapt to various water environments, making clean energy accessible even in remote locations.

Find out more about Energyminer 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 Marleen Kaesebier. Music by Rowan Bishop and stream sounds by Mike Stranks, freesound.

“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.

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Your host is Paul Haimes from industrial software company PTC.

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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.