{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Additive Snack","title":"How AM is Supporting the Grid ","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2301,"description":"In this episode of the Additive Snack Podcast, host Fabian Alefeld welcomes Kristin Mulherin, the Director of Additive Manufacturing Technology at Hubbell Inc., to discuss the creation and development of an additive manufacturing center of excellence within a 150-year-old corporation. Kristin shares her extensive journey through various roles in the additive industry, from Northrop Grumman to HP, and her significant input in initiatives like Women in 3D Printing. She discusses Hubbell's historical background and the strategic decisions behind establishing the AM center, including technology choices, cost management, and internal education to drive innovation. \n \n The episode covers specific applications, the challenges of shifting from prototyping to production, and the importance of cross-departmental education within the company to leverage the full potential of additive manufacturing. \n \n00:00 Introduction to the Additive Snack Podcast \n \n01:40 Meet Kristen Mulherin: A Journey in Additive Manufacturing \n \n05:07 Kristen's Role at Hubbell Inc. and Industry Insights \n \n06:11 Women in 3D Printing and Leadership \n \n07:46 Building Hubbell Inc.’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence \n \n15:25 Technology Stack and Future Plans at Hubbell \n \n19:30 Exploring New Opportunities in Additive Manufacturing \n \n21:38 Balancing Cost and Lead Time in Additive Manufacturing \n \n22:08 Value Drivers in Additive Manufacturing \n ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/27ZYLdyZ8MHWZlxUWh87sIQyB5ttPhwcP3_CmUBDsv0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE2NDk0LzE3MDU5/NDgwMjItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}