{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Additive Snack","title":"How Copper, Diamonds, & Beam Shaping are Revolutionizing 3D Printing ","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3972,"description":"In this episode of the Additive Snack Podcast, host Fabian Alefeld welcomes guests from the University of Wolverhampton — Arun Arjunan, John Robinson, and Manpreet Singh. They delve into the university's significant contributions to additive manufacturing over the past 25 years, discussing their pioneering work in laser powder bed fusion, material science innovations, and the launch of their Center of Excellence for Additive Manufacturing. They highlight collaborative projects with industry, including groundbreaking developments in copper diamond composites, and address the integration of additive manufacturing in various sectors such as healthcare, electrification, and sustainability. The conversation also emphasizes the university's role in workforce development and the importance of reshoring manufacturing capabilities.\nComments about the show or wish to share your AM journey? Contact us at additive.snack@eos-na.com. The Additive Snack Podcast is brought to you by EOS.  \nFor more information about the University of Wolverhampton, visit their website here. \n01:52 Early Adoption and Innovations in Additive Manufacturing\n04:36 Focus on Copper and Thermal Management\n07:00 Sustainability and Healthcare Applications\n21:37 Center of Excellence and Future Directions\n33:27 Exploring Material Development in Academia\n34:07 Innovative Copper and Diamond Research\n35:23 Applications and Cost of Diamond Composites\n35:51 Collaborations and Industry Impact\n42:12 University's Role in Additive Manufacturing\n49:19 Future of Additive Manufacturing\n56:20 Reshoring and Sustainable 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}