Best Additive Manufacturing Media Podcasts (2025)

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Recycling old fighter jets into 3D printing feedstock 33:02

11d ago33:02

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Robert Higham, Director of AMS, explains how he’s working with Rolls-Royce to transform old Tornado parts into components for the new Tempest fighter, opening a world of opportunities for the Royal Air Force and beyond.

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From aerospace to supercars and back with APWORKS 28:34

1M ago28:34

28:34

Our guest for this new episode of the VoxelMatters podcast is Jonathan Myer, CEO of APWORKS. As an engineering company, Munich-based APWORKS has been at the forefront of advanced additive manufacturing for state-of-the-art materials – such as the increasingly popular Scalmalloy, which it brought to market - and applications used in motorsports and …

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58 - The Postprocessing Episode 57:09

2M ago57:09

57:09

Postprocessing is a necessary part of the additive manufacturing (AM) workflow in almost every instance, because 3D printing alone rarely yields a finished part ready for use. Depending on the materials and processes they choose, AM adopters have to account for depowdering, curing, heat treat, cleaning, dyeing, tumbling, machining and many other po…

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57 - Does Additive Manufacturing Win the Race? Exploring AM’s Production Rate 13:23

3M ago13:23

13:23

A question from an audience member about competing production rates for a forged metal part that might be made through additive manufacturing instead got Pete Zelinski thinking about production rate in general, and what this rate does and does not tell us about productivity overall. Additive can win a production “race.” An example involving a 1,000…

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Flour, power & politics: ABA’s bipartisan play in a polarised America 14:31

4M ago14:31

14:31

Bakers eager to understand the shifting political landscape in the US will get exclusive insights at the American Bakers Association’s upcoming 2025 Convention. Bakers from both sides of the pond are invited to attendBy William Reed Ltd

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56 - Applications Reaching the Tipping Point, Semiconductors and Tungsten on the Rise, Costs Coming Down and More From Formnext 2024 1:02:11

7M ago1:02:11

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Formnext 2024 lived up to its reputation as additive manufacturing’s largest trade show, attracting more than 34,000 attendees to 54,000 m2 of exhibit space. It was also large in the sense of showcasing just how big 3D printing can go, with plenty of showpieces and demos running to illustrate the current scale of large-format additive manufacturing…

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55 - How 3D Printing Aids Automation, and How Additive Will Reach Farther With Robots 40:32

8M ago40:32

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Additive manufacturing and robots are parallel technologies, both digitally enabled tools for manufacturing that are advancing in adoption. But they also enable each other. 3D printing can provide the grippers, end effectors and other specialized tooling that robots require to serve production. And robots are driving AM forward as well. Collaborati…

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54 - New Equipment, Additive Manufacturing for Casting Replacement, and AM's Next Phase at IMTS 2024 53:10

9M ago53:10

53:10

The 2024 edition of IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show welcomed more than 89,000 attendees to Chicago last week. While only a portion of the show’s 1,500 exhibitors were offering additive manufacturing equipment or services, AM nevertheless had a significant footprint at this show. Conversations with speakers, exhibitors and att…

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Xometry's vision for AI-driven (additive) manufacturing 20:23

9M ago20:23

20:23

In today's tech landscape, AI and manufacturing present great opportunities. Randy Altschuler, the founder of Xometry, a digital AI-driven manufacturing company, discusses its motivations, challenges, and prospects. Altschuler was inspired by the importance and potential of manufacturing and saw the opportunity to bridge the gap in the market using…

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53 - Steel Mills and Spatter: AM and Advanced Manufacturing Research at Carnegie Mellon University 18:40

10M ago18:40

18:40

Stephanie Hendrixson shares observations from her visit to learn more about two different manufacturing institutes under the umbrella of Carnegie Mellon University. First, she visited the lab facilities at Mill 19, a refurbished steel mill site, used by the Manufacturing Futures Institute. The MFI aims to accelerate the digital transformation of ma…

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52 - Additive Manufacturing at NASA (PART 2) 31:13

12M ago31:13

31:13

In this follow-up to episode #51 of AM Radio, Dr. Tim Simpson joins Stephanie Hendrixson and Pete Zelinski in the studio to talk more about how NASA is implementing and shaping additive manufacturing. As part of an intergovernmental personnel act (IPA) assignment, Dr. Simpson has spent the last two years deployed within NASA helping to advance addi…

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51 - Additive Manufacturing at NASA (PART 1) 31:09

12M ago31:09

31:09

Additive Manufacturing Media editors have had the chance to visit three different NASA facilities: the Goddard Space Flight Center, Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Marshall Space Flight Center. Pete Zelinski and Stephanie Hendrixson learned and reported on how 3D printing is being used to fulfill NASA missions through parts like a generatively design…

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From additive mass production to "lot-size-one" mass customization 29:16

12M ago29:16

29:16

Mass production is the Eldorado of additive manufacturing. It is not easy to achieve and very few companies have been able to cost-effectively produce thousands and even millions of parts using AM technology. One of these companies is OECHSLER, a major manufacturer of polymer (and ceramic) parts for various key industries, including automotive and …

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How the EU elections are expected to impact snack producers 15:55

1y ago15:55

15:55

We catch up with Sebastian Emig, director general of the European Snacks Association (ESA) to find out why he is excited about the upcoming elections for the new European Parliament. He also talks about the Green Deal and SNACKEX 2024: an event not to be missed.By William Reed Ltd

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50 - How Model No. Manufactures Sustainable Furniture with 3D Printed Polymers 20:41

1y ago20:41

20:41

When we first covered Model No. in 2020, the company was manufacturing furniture on its own large-format 3D printers, built to designs directly manipulated by customers through parametric options available on its website. Four years later, production looks a bit different. Gone is the user-facing design tool, as the company has discovered that conv…

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How PepsiCo is sequestering the water from its potato chips to combat the water crisis, and other interesting innovations 28:42

1y ago28:42

28:42

More than two billion people lack access to safe drinking water services around the world, which is why good corporate water stewardship is imperative. But the global snack giant is stepping up with some industry-leading tech, including one that uses the water found in potatoes. We find out more.By William Reed Ltd

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49 - Trip Report from Innovative 3D Manufacturing 30:57

1y ago30:57

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We are trying something new on the podcast! Whenever one of us on Additive Manufacturing Media pays a visit to a manufacturer for the first time, we want to talk about the trip as soon as we return. Why keep this recap to ourselves? In this episode of AM Radio, here is Stephanie Hendrixson getting the full download just after I paid a visit to Inno…

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American Bakers Association’s 2024 Convention: Unveiling innovation, advocacy and community service in Scottsdale 13:05

1y ago13:05

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The ABA’s 2024 Convention in Scottsdale, Arizona, is set to kick off tomorrow, promising an array of activities, workshops and networking opportunities. We caught up with Eric Dell, president and CEO of ABA, to get the inside scoop on what attendees can expect.By William Reed Ltd

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US patchwork of additive bans: Will food manufacturers be forced to come up with a different formulation for different states? 23:32

1y ago23:32

23:32

Unsurprisingly, the current state of play in the US is causing deep concern in the food industry: especially for those producers that sell products across multiple states. It's turning into a quagmire to stay ahead of the latest regulatory developments and how they impact a product portfolio: do we reformulate or not, how will this affect prices, w…

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From exploiting the SuperBowl to fighting malnutrition in Guatamala and scaling up Black smallholder farmers in South Africa: PepsiCo’s global head of Social Impact talks trends in the social impact space ... 36:33

1y ago36:33

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It’s bizarre to think that like fashion or food, there are emerging trends in the social impact and philanthropy spaces, but as C.D. Glin, global head of Social Impact at PepsiCo and president of the PepsiCo Foundation says, it’s the pointedness and emphasis that consumers are putting on issues like sustainability, digitization and localization tha…

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The best offense is a good Defense at Velo3D 20:16

1+ y ago20:16

20:16

Today we welcome Brad Kreger, the new CEO at Velo3D, the largest US-based manufacturer of metal powder bed fusion 3D printers. Mr. Kreger joined Velo3D in December 2022 as the Executive Vice President of Operations, and was tasked with transforming the company’s processes, consolidating them after a period of rapid – perhaps even too rapid – expans…

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48 - Making Sense of Qualification, Certification and Standards in Additive Manufacturing 49:10

1+ y ago49:10

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What is qualification, and what does it entail for additive manufacturing applications? In this episode of AM Radio, Dr. Tim Simpson joins Additive Manufacturing Media editors Pete Zelinski and Stephanie Hendrixson to talk about various issues around qualification in AM, including: the difference between qualification and certification; the expense…

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What impact will the EU Deforestation Regulation have on the baking industry? 26:29

1+ y ago26:29

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While honorable, the EU Deforestation Regulation – specifically its fast-approaching 2024 deadline – is viewed, by some, as impractical. But what is the legislation and what does it mean for the food industry? More specifically, the bakery sector, which is a predominant user of palm oil?By William Reed Ltd

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Are you ready to dive into Japan? Ichigo is on a mission to deliver a little piece of culture through snacks 36:50

1+ y ago36:50

36:50

‘Ichigo ichiya’ is a Buddhist saying that describes a cultural concept of treasuring the unrepeatable nature of a moment. In other words, cherish every moment – which is exactly what the specially curated snack boxes of Ichigo’s TokyoTreat and Sakuraco are meant to inspire.By William Reed Ltd

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Cost of reformulation giving you pause? FDF Scotland invites producers to apply for funding from Reformul8 Challenge Fund 4 24:14

1+ y ago24:14

24:14

Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland has launched the next round of its Reformul8 Challenge Fund (RCF4), calling on Scottish producers to apply for funds to help them with their reformulation journey.By William Reed Ltd

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LEAP71 has the code to the future of advanced manufacturing 41:59

1+ y ago41:59

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Get ready for an electrifying start to the new season of the VoxelMatters Podcast! In 2024, we're diving headfirst into the boundless world of additive manufacturing, exploring an array of applications spanning industries, materials, and parts To kick off this journey, we've got an extraordinary story to share with you. Brace yourselves for a game-…

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47 - The Rise of AM Factories, Metal 3D Printing, Machining Synergy and Our Favorite Stories from 2023 45:58

1+ y ago45:58

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In the last episode of AM Radio for 2023, hosts Pete Zelinski, Stephanie Hendrixson and Fiona Lawler look back on Additive Manufacturing Media's top 10 stories by pageviews for the year. The list reveals some interesting trends including the ramp up in additive manufacturing "factories," additive adoption that necessitates more sophisticated downst…

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46 - Copper, New Metal Printing Processes, Upgrades Based on Software and More from Formnext 2023 1:04:59

1+ y ago1:04:59

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The world's largest trade show for additive manufacturing technology featured more than 800 exhibitors across the entire AM value chain. Additive Manufacturing editors Peter Zelinski and Stephanie Hendrixson discuss what they learned and discovered at the event in this episode, including the rise of copper, the introduction of new processes for 3D …

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45 - Additive Manufacturing for Production Can Thrive in a Purpose-Built Space (But It Doesn't Need One) 33:34

1+ y ago33:34

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Additive manufacturing "factories" and other facilities that have been built from the ground up to serve this process are becoming increasingly common, but a purpose-built space is not a necessity for successfully applying AM. Stephanie Hendrixson and Fiona Lawler discuss Fiona's recent trip to visit a newly established Protolabs facility dedicated…

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PODCAST: Despite the recent onslaught of challenges, ‘the US baking industry is in better shape than it was five years ago’ 37:45

1+ y ago37:45

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With his ‘glass half full’ mentality, Eric Dell plans to use his years of experience on Capitol Hill to open the opportunities that working with congress has for the US bakery industry.By William Reed Ltd

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44 - Lightning Round: Sporting Goods, Integration with Conventional Processes and More 30:58

1+ y ago30:58

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Sporting goods, tooling, integration with conventional processes, multi materials — in this episode of AM Radio, Jodee McElfresh and Pete Zelinski discuss the topics that have been popular on the Additive Manufacturing Media website and social media recently. Mentioned in Episode: Snarr3D's 3D printed golf putter shafts article and LinkedIn post Ac…

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PODCAST: Three industry titans launch ‘revolutionary’ $312m growth equity fund to scale up radical better-for-you startups 38:48

1+ y ago38:48

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The founders of RXBar and Orgain have teamed up with the well-known ‘VitaminWater lawyer’ to launch Humble Growth, a founder-led growth equity investment firm focused on scaling up disruptive brands that empower consumers to lead healthier lives.By William Reed Ltd

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43 - The AM Ecosystem, User Journeys and More from Formnext Forum Austin 44:46

2y ago44:46

44:46

Formnext Forum Austin, the first Formnext event to be held in the United States, concluded August 30 after two full days of conference programming dedicated to industrial additive manufacturing. The event is jointly organized by Mesago Messe Frankfurt, AMT—The Association For Manufacturing Technology, and Gardner Business Media, the publisher of Ad…

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42 - How to Organize for Additive Production 37:29

2y ago37:29

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Succeeding with additive manufacturing from a technical perspective has to be followed by succeeding with AM from an organizational perspective. Additive is a different production process entailing different enterprise, workflow and costing considerations, not to mention different personnel, communication and cultural considerations as well. Dr. Ti…

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41 – Data: The Dark (and Light) Side of Additive Manufacturing 33:13

2y ago33:13

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As a “born digital” technology, additive manufacturing intrinsically relies on data, more so than any other manufacturing process. That data reliance potentially exposes AM users to data security and cybersecurity issues; efforts are underway to help these users protect designs, print parameters, machines and even 3D printed parts. But beyond the d…

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‘Africa is a focal point for composite flour research’: 3D-printed crackers from African-grown peas and quinoa nabs Mühlenchemie’s Flour Innovation Award 19:07

2y ago19:07

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There are some really exciting developments happening in the composite flour space - particularly coming out of South Africa, Ethiopia and Pakistan - brought to light through MC Mühlenchemie’s Composite Flour Awards to mark its 100th anniversary.By William Reed Ltd

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Launching a new phase for aerospace additive manufacturing 25:44

2y ago25:44

25:44

In this episode, we will discuss two of the biggest additive manufacturing-related announcements coming from the Paris Air Show. With these two major and highly strategic announcements, Oerlikon is consolidating its leadership in advancing metal AM part production for aero and space applications. The company revealed it worked with Airbus to indust…

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Don’t get caught in the greenwashing trap 23:56

2y ago23:56

23:56

Despite high inflation, the majority of consumers are happy to pay more for products with a sustainable backstory. So there’s money to be made from environmental credentials, which makes falling into the greenwashing trap a bigger temptation than ever before.By William Reed Ltd

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Andy Jeffery on the new Marvel Labs project for truly sustainable AM 24:58

2y ago24:58

24:58

In this week’s episode of the VM podcast, we conversed with Andy Jeffery, a serial entrepreneur with a long-standing history in the 3D printing industry that stretches back to the early nineties. Jeffery’s journey through the 3D printing industry offers a unique narrative - encompassing the founding of companies, exploration of diverse materials, a…

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40 - How Acquisition and Investment Activity Affects AM Users and Adopters 43:04

2y ago43:04

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Additive manufacturing is a dynamic space for various reasons: The technology is advancing and application possibilities are still being developed, and as a direct consequence, the landscape of AM companies is subject to change due to investor moves; mergers and acquisitions; and startups emerging from “stealth mode.” On this podcast, and in relate…

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Last day to apply for the Healthier Bakery Fund 23:14

2y ago23:14

23:14

In partnership with Food Standards Scotland (FSS), Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland has developed the Healthier Bakery Fund, which provides funding of up to £5,000 to support health reformulation of sweet and savoury bakery products. But to be eligible, applications have to be by today (30 June 2023).…

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How you (and CRP Technology) can make better final parts with Windform materials 31:06

2y ago31:06

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Our guest in this episode is Franco Cevolini, CEO of CRP Technology. CRP is a very interesting company because it has been active in the AM industry for well over two decades and has built unique expertise in both AM production services and advanced AM powder materials. Services are offered mainly via polymer PBF technologies, such as SLS and HSS, …

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‘Very few, if any, of our members will be impacted by the HFSS regulations’: Craft Bakers Association 21:22

2y ago21:22

21:22

Soaring energy and ingredient prices, the cost of living crisis, labour shortages and the UK Government’s HFSS regulations - the craft bakery sector has been bombarded with one challenge after another. However, Karen Dear, recently appointed CEO of the Craft Bakers Association (CBA), remains steadfastly optimistic for the industry’s future.…

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39 - 3D Printing for Supply Chain Resiliency 42:11

2y ago42:11

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Additive manufacturing offers significant promise for strengthening and simplifying manufacturing supply chains. We glimpsed this during the pandemic, when 3D printers provided a quick response for needed medical components for uses such as ventilators and personal protective equipment. What are the ways AM can answer supply chain problems longer t…

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38 - Additive Wins on Cost, Plus Process Monitoring and More from RAPID + TCT 2023 57:48

2y ago57:48

57:48

At the 2023 edition of RAPID + TCT held in Chicago, Additive Manufacturing Media editors noticed evidence of AM’s maturation both in terms of technical capability and utility for end-use applications. Stephanie Hendrixson, Peter Zelinski and Fiona Lawler discuss themes discovered at the event, including more precise DED, new tools for process monit…

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Quintus Technologies' Chad Beamer on the benefits of HIP for AM parts 32:11

2y ago32:11

32:11

In this episode of the VM Podcast, we catch up with Chad Beamer, Applications Engineer managing the US-based application center for Quintus Technologies, the global leader in high-pressure technology. Quintus designs, manufactures, installs, and supports high-pressure systems in three main areas: densification of advanced materials, sheet metal for…

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Alasdair Smith bows out as CEO of Scottish Bakers: Lesson learned during his 5-year tenure LISTEN 33:31

2y ago33:31

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After five years in the hot seat, Alasdair Smith has gained unique insight into what he considers ‘an incredibly noble and proud trade and one that’s got an amazing sense of fellowship’. Before he takes his final bow at the Scottish Baker of the Year Awards and Annual Conference (5-6 May), Bakery&Snacks caught up with Smith to find out what changes…

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Discover ValCUN's Molten Metal Deposition (MMD) technology 22:43

2y ago22:43

22:43

Using a process that in some way is similar to high-end industrial material extrusion, ValCUN produces parts directly using liquid metal. Developed with a fully automated production chain in mind, the Molten Metal Deposition (MMD) process is ideally suited for any factory floor, without complex intervention and interruption of current workflows. Th…

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General Mills, Cargill, DSM, et al double down efforts to address the challenges facing Africa 26:09

2y ago26:09

26:09

Partners in Food Solutions (PFS) coordinates the support of seven major industry leaders – General Mills, Cargill, DSM, Ardent Mills, Bühler, JM Smucker Co and The Hershey Company – to help African processing companies enhance the nutritional value of foods.By William Reed Ltd

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37 - Sustainability in Additive Manufacturing Is a Moving Target 32:03

2y ago32:03

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Is additive manufacturing inherently more sustainable than conventional manufacturing methods? Stephanie Hendrixson and Dr. Tim Simpson wade into the various factors that must be considered to make this assessment; dive into some of the research happening in industry and academia on the subject; and discuss why sustainability is such a tricky probl…

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