Best 3dprinting Podcasts (2025)

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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

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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

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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 …

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GGG 363 Respect The Franchise 2:20:03

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GGG 363 Respect The Franchise - This week Matt and Heinrich return to disccus recent gaming news from fall of Xbox to the Remaster of Halo CE. Ontario CA Semi Crash Nike Powered Shoe Stainless Steel Rat Halo Fall of Reach Book Bioshock Rapture Book Halo 1 Campaign Remake Footage Instagram (Matt) Instagram (Heinrich) LFD Research Youtube Facebook Ap…

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Episode 343: Double Component Abuse, a Tinkercad Twofer, and a Pair of Rants 42:11

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This week, Hackaday's Elliot Williams and Kristina Panos met up across the universe to bring you the latest news, mystery sound, and of course, a big bunch of hacks from the previous seven days or so. In Hackaday news, OMG Supercon is almost here! And we just revealed the badge! In other news, we've still got a contest running. Read all about the 2…

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3D Printing Today #587 30:31

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Saltgator Injection Molding, Purge Calibration, Halloween IdeasBy Andy Cohen & Whitney Potter

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Maximizing Profitability with Advanced Financial Tools (The Financial Playbook Every Machine Shop Needs), 489 1:02:39

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Finance doesn't have to be a mystery—it can be your greatest advantage. In this episode of the Machine Shop MBA series, we sit down with Jon Hughes, Erik Skie, and Mike Estes from CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) to unpack the financial principles that separate high-performing shops from those that just get by. Together, they dig into how manufacturers can…

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Ep 342: Poopless Prints, Radio in Your Fillings, and One Hyperspectral Pixel at a Time 1:12:57

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It was Elliot and Dan on the podcast today, taking a look at the best the week had to offer in terms of your hacks. We started with surprising news about the rapidly approaching Supercon keynote; no spoilers, but Star Trek fans such as we who don't have tickets will be greatly disappointed. Elliot waxed on about taking the poop out of your prints, …

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3D Printing Today #586 35:21

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To plate or not to plate, Another Ikea lamp fix, Reliable SupportsBy Andy Cohen & Whitney Potter

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Racing Toward Excellence: The Olson Brothers' Journey from the Track to the Shop Floor, 488 53:30

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What happens when two brothers with a racing background decide to start a machine shop—with zero machining experience? You get Olson Custom Designs, a company that's gone from two Haas machines in 2014 to nearly 90 employees today—serving medical, defense, and aerospace industries out of a world-class facility in Indianapolis. In this episode, we s…

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Ep 341: Qualcomm Owns Arduino, Steppers Still Dominate 3D Printing, and Google Controls Your Apps 1:06:14

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The nights are drawing in for Europeans, and Elliot Williams is joined this week by Jenny List for an evening podcast looking at the past week in all things Hackaday. After reminding listeners of the upcoming Hackaday Supercon and Jawncon events, we take a moment to mark the sad passing of the prolific YouTuber, Robert Murray-Smith. Before diving i…

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3D Printing Today #585 36:26

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Elasticity in Extrusions, Printer Speedometer, BricklayersBy Andy Cohen & Whitney Potter

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MagTag 2025 + Case 2:23

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The MagTag 2025 edition has all the same features but now has a new chip driver with support for Arduino and CircuitPython.https://www.adafruit.com/product/4800With the new SSD1680 chip driver on the 2025 edition, you’ll want to install the latest stable release of Circuit Python, version 10.0.The new case has ample room for a 500mAh lipo battery (…

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Winning the Talent War: Recruitment, Retention, and Culture with Mike Tamasi, 487 58:45

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Recruiting and retaining great people is one of the biggest challenges in manufacturing today—but what if the solution isn't just about wages or benefits, but about building a culture where people thrive? In this episode of the Machine Shop MBA series, we are joined by guest co-host Jon Franko and special guest Mike Tamasi, CEO of AccuRounds, a for…

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Ep 340: The Best Programming Language, Space Surgery, and Hacking Two 3D Printers into One 1:12:21

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Elliot Williams and Al Williams got together to share their favorite hacks of the week with you. If you listen in, you'll hear exciting news about the upcoming SuperCon and the rare occurrence of Al winning the What's That Sound game. For hacks, the guys talk about the IEEE's take on the "best" programming languages of 2025 and how they think AI is…