Best 3dprinting Podcasts (2026)

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We Put AI in the Hot Seat: Machine Shop Advice from Chatbots, 502 37:42

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We've kicked off a lot of years on MakingChips, but never quite like this. To start 2026, we decided to try something completely different. Instead of bringing on a shop owner, a technology provider, or an industry expert, Mike and Paul invited three artificial intelligence chatbots to join the conversation. No prep calls. No talking points. Just l…

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Ep 351: Hackaday Goes To Chaos Communication Congress 20:47

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Elliot was of at Europe's largest hacker convention: Chaos Communication Congress. He had an awesome time, saw more projects than you might think humanely possible, and got the flu. But he pulled through and put this audio tourbook for you. So if you've never been to CCC, give it a listen!By Hackaday

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Building Shops That Last: The Final Lesson of Machine Shop MBA, 501 52:46

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As we close out 2025, we're wrapping up more than just a year. This episode marks the conclusion of the Machine Shop MBA series, a collaboration with CLA and Modern Machine Shop built around insights from the Top Shops benchmarking program. What started as a practical exploration of shop metrics ends with a much bigger question: what truly separate…

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2025 Holiday Placeholder Edition 0:53

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The entire Hackaday crew wishes you happy holidays and a fantastic 2026. You'll hear back from us then, so stay tuned.By Hackaday

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At the Boring Bar: Rare Perfection, Real Talk, and the Systems That Separate Top Shops, 500 1:50:35

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Some episodes are planned. Others are produced. And then there are episodes like this one—where the setting, the people, and the moment all collide into something memorable. For the 500th episode of MakingChips, the team gathered once again At the Boring Bar for an unfiltered, bourbon-fueled roundtable with leaders from across the manufacturing eco…

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Ep 350: Damnation for Spreadsheets, Praise for Haiku, and Admiration for the Hacks In Between 50:10

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This week's Hackaday Podcast sees Elliot Williams joined by Jenny List for an all-European take on the week, and have we got some hacks for you! In the news this week is NASA's Maven Mars Orbiter, which may sadly have been lost. A sad day for study of the red planet, but at the same time a chance to look back at what has been a long and successful …

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3D Printing Today #594 25:18

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XL Nozzle Blockers, Bambu Studio and Helios Thermal Analysis, Bambu and DJIBy Andy Cohen & Whitney Potter

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Bajoran AirPods 1:13

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You can 3D print a Star Trek Deep Space Nine-inspired ear piece, designed as a lanyard for your wireless Bluetooth ear buds.Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/bajoran-airpodsThe piece is designed to sit over your outer ear and allows access to the touch controls on the Apple AirPods.Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com-----------…

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From Scarcity to Sales Pipeline: How Smart Shops Take Control of Growth with Factur, 499 1:02:49

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What happens when a machine shop does everything right operationally but still feels exposed when markets shift, customers pull back, or one industry cools overnight? In this episode of MakingChips, the conversation turns squarely toward one of the most uncomfortable and misunderstood areas of manufacturing leadership: proactive sales and diversifi…

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Ep 349: Clocks, AI, and a New 3D Printer Guy 1:02:28

25d ago1:02:28

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Hackaday Editors Elliot Williams and Al Williams met up to cover the best of Hackaday this week, and they want you to listen in. There were a hodgepodge of hacks this week, ranging from home automation with RF, volumetric displays in glass, and some crazy clocks, too. Ever see a typewriter that uses an ink pen? Elliot and Al hadn't either. Want tim…

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Ortho Linear Mechanical Keyboard

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Build a 4x12 key ortho linear mechanical keyboard powered by the Adafruit KB2040 running CircuitPython. You'll 3D print the enclosure to house the NeoKey ortho snap-apart PCBs and the Adafruit KB2040. Links below.Keyboard Learn Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/4x12-ortho-mechanical-keyboardNeoKey Ortho Linear Snap-Part PCBs: https://www.adafruit.c…

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3D Printing Today #593 39:07

26d ago39:07

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Resurrecting a JackoLantern, 3D Systems Settlement, Most Popular Halloween DownloadsBy Andy Cohen & Whitney Potter

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Chaos, Curiosity & Chipmaking: Larry Robbins' Wild Ride Through Manufacturing, 498 47:29

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Some conversations feel scripted. This one… absolutely did not. Larry Robbins walked in ready to talk life, passion, family, culture, workholding, philosophy, and whatever else popped into his head — and somehow it all connected back to manufacturing. This episode of MakingChips is one of the most unhinged, hilarious, honest, and wisdom-packed conv…

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Ep 348: 50 Grams of PLA Hold a Ton, Phreaknic Badge is Off The Shelf, and Hackers Need Repair Manuals 1:09:14

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Join Hackaday Editors Elliot Williams and Tom Nardi as they go over their picks for the best stories and hacks from the previous week. Things start off with a warning about the long-term viability of SSD backups, after which the discussion moves onto the limits of 3D printed PLA, the return of the Pebble smart watch, some unconventional aircraft, a…

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3D Printing Today #592 1:16:13

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Cocoa Press2, Bambu Vortek Vs Bondtech INDX, Layer HeightBy Andy Cohen & Whitney Potter

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The Double Your Value Mindset: Planning, Growth & Real Talk from the EGS Event, 497 44:53

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In this special episode of MakingChips, we broadcast from the EBITDA Growth Systems Double Your Value Planning Event—a gathering designed to pull shop owners out of the day-to-day grind and force intentional thinking about long-term growth. This year's event was hosted at the Sandvik Coromant facility in Mebane, North Carolina, creating a perfect b…

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Ep 347: Breaking Kindles, Baby's First Synth, and Barcodes! 49:43

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This week, Hackaday's Elliot Williams and Kristina Panos met up over coffee to bring you the latest news, mystery sound, and of course, a big bunch of hacks from the previous seven days or so. On What's That Sound, Kristina got sort of close, but of course failed spectacularly. Will you fare better and perhaps win a Hackaday Podcast t-shirt? Mayhap…

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Forged Through Fire: How Phoenix Heat Treating Rebuilt Its Culture, Systems & Leadership, 496 1:04:05

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In this episode of MakingChips, we sit down with Charlie Hushek, President of Phoenix Heat Treating, whose family has been in the heat-Treating world for over a century. Charlie is a fifth-generation heat Treatinger—but his leadership story is anything but inherited. When he stepped into the business in 2020, he wasn't handed stability. He was hand…

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Ep 346: Melting Metal in the Microwave, Unlocking Car Brakes and Washing Machines, and a Series of Tubes 55:55

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Wait, what? Is it time for the podcast again? Seems like only yesterday that Dan joined Elliot for the weekly rundown of the choicest hacks for the last 1/52 of a year. but here we are. We had quite a bit of news to talk about, including the winners of the Component Abuse Challenge -- warning, some components were actually abused for this challenge…

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3D Printing Today #591 46:09

2M ago46:09

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Flexible PEI sheet on the N2, Glues, Auctioned Industrial machinesBy Andy Cohen & Whitney Potter

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eInk Slow Movie Player 2:15

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Build a slow movie player with Adafruit's E-ink bonnet and a 7.5in monochrome e-ink display.Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/eink-slow-movie-playerWith custom dithering, you can adjust it for animation or live-action films - we think it’s a great way to take a deeper appreciation of cinema.This project was inspired by Tom Whitwell's slow-movie pro…

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Inside the Winners' Circle: Top Shops 2025 Live from the NASCAR Hall of Fame, 495 46:51

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Top Shops 2025 brought together the most innovative, forward-thinking leaders in manufacturing—and this year's gathering at the NASCAR Hall of Fame felt like stepping directly into the winners' circle. Surrounded by the energy of hundreds of top-tier manufacturers, we sat down with the four shops recognized as the crème de la crème in their categor…

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Ep 345: A Stunning Lightsaber, Two Extreme Cameras, and Wrangling Roombas 57:23

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It's a wet November evening across Western Europe, the steel-grey clouds have obscured a rare low-latitude aurora this week, and Elliot Williams is joined by Jenny List for this week's podcast. And we've got a fine selection for your listening pleasure! The 2025 Component Abuse Challenge has come to an end, so this week you'll be hearing about a fe…

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3D Printing Today #590 43:53

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US Filament Producers, Local Plastic Recycling, RidwellBy Andy Cohen & Whitney Potter

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IMTS Insider: Building the World's Largest Manufacturing Show, 494 34:19

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When you walk into IMTS—the International Manufacturing Technology Show—it's easy to be awestruck by the machines, the energy, and the sheer scale. But few people realize just how much planning, logistics, and collaboration go into bringing that experience to life. In this episode of MakingChips, we sit down with Mark Kennedy, Senior Director of Ex…

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Board with Lasers, Op-Amp Torture, and Farewell Supercon 9 1:13:08

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Hackaday Editors Tom Nardi and Al Williams spent the weekend at Supercon and had to catch up on all the great hacks. Listen in as they talk about their favorites. Plus, stick around to the end to hear about some of the highlights from their time in Pasadena. If you're still thinking about entering the Component Abuse Contest, you're just about out …

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High Quality People, High Quality Work: Making Small Big with Goldman Sachs 10KSB, 493 41:24

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We're coming to you once again from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Summit in Washington, D.C.—the largest gathering of small business owners in U.S. history. This time, we're joined by two inspiring leaders from the Metalworking Nation who prove that the heart of American manufacturing beats strongest in small towns and family-run shops.…

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3D Printing Today #589 37:47

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Re-evaluating glass plates, Graphite infused bushings, Auto-loader Vs Toolchanger cost radeoffBy Andy Cohen & Whitney Potter

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No-Code Pool Party Notifier 2:01

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Build an internet-connected pool notifier to alert the neighborhood that the pool party is underway! Guide: learn.adafruit.com/pool-party-notification-device In this guide, you'll use Adafruit IO and WipperSnapper firmware to build a pool party notifier that raises a flag and displays a message on an E-Ink screen. This project can be completed with…

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Scaling Smarter: Lessons from Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses, 492 38:33

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We're coming to you live from Washington, D.C., at the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Summit—the largest gathering of small business owners in U.S. history. With more than 2,700 entrepreneurs in one place, the energy is electric, and the conversations are powerful. Among them is our guest, Brandon Dahms, owner of Innovative Manufacturing & E…

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The Lean Advantage: Building Smarter Systems and Stronger Teams, 491 50:49

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In this powerful installment of the Machine Shop MBA series, we welcome two guests who embody the heart of continuous improvement: Noah Goellner, President of AME and Hennig, and Nick DeGeorgia, Manufacturing Engineer at P1 Industries. What starts as a story of one listener's journey—from cutting chips to becoming a lean champion—evolves into a mas…

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3D Printing Today #588 48:11

2M ago48:11

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Timeplast filaments, MakerTech Toolchanger, US Filament ProducersBy Andy Cohen & Whitney Potter

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Mac Classic Fruit Jam 2:00

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You can build your own Apple Macintosh Classic inspired mini computer with Adafruit's Fruit Jam and 3D printed parts. Full tutorial, files and code at: https://learn.adafruit.com/mac-classic-fruit-jamVisit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com-----------------------------------------LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discordSubscribe …

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How to Manage Outside Processes Like a Pro, 490 48:11

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Every machine shop relies on outside processes—whether that's heat treating, plating, grinding, or coating. But every time a part leaves your building, your risk profile changes. Quality, timing, and accountability become harder to control. In this episode of MakingChips, the hosts sit down with Charlie Hushek, owner of Phoenix Heat Treating and a …