Additive Snack

A majority of space applications and space companies would not be where they are today without additive manufacturing. In this final episode of our four-part series, we explore how additive technologies, like the ones used on the Ingenuity helicopter, can be used to advance industries and applications, such as mobility here on Earth.

Host Fabian Alefeld is joined by Professor of Engineering Design and Manufacturing at Penn State and additive rockstar, Tim Simpson. Tim runs one of the best additive manufacturing programs in the US. Students of his program can graduate with a master of engineering in Additive Manufacturing and Design. 

He also consults with the NASA Langley Research Center on system design and additive manufacturing. Today, Fabian and Tim discuss the
implications of the latest developments in the space industry and other industries.

We recommend you start with episode 1 of this 4-part miniseries to get a better understanding of the current state of AM in the space industry. Comments 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.

Key Takeaways:

[3:20] Equally interested in the design and manufacturing of mechanical and industrial applications, metal 3-D printing was Tim’s innovation trigger.

[5:36] Tim’s Penn State multidisciplinary engineering and design course connects research to real-world applications.

[10:29] At NASA, Tim examines how the advancements of AM in the space industry merge with other industries and technologies.

[21:10] Tim considers the current and future impacts of different technologies, such as OpenAI, on AM.

[27:44] Tim and a Ph.D. student coined the term MFD, or manufacturing fixation and design, to describe the limitations brought about by previous engineering experience.

What is Additive Snack?

Join host Fabian Alefeld and a range of guests as they discuss all things additive manufacturing (AM) and 3D printing news, with interviews and real-world stories to educate and entertain. Each episode, Fabian talks to AM experts, professionals in specialist fields, and 3D printing users from all walks of life to deliver a well-rounded view on the state of AM.

Cut through the confusion surrounding polymer and metal additive manufacturing solutions with our digestible, down-to-earth discussions that deliver insights into common mistakes and best practice tips so you can get a clear understanding of AM — layer for layer.

Whether you’re curious about 3D printing technology for the aerospace industry, a deep dive into post processing, or applications of injection molding — we leave no spare parts behind. We want to provide you with the additive insight needed to stay laser focused and leverage every opportunity 3D printing materials have to offer.

Join us for an Additive Snack and we’ll help you and your business achieve growth and success through the latest developments in AM.

No marketing B.S. and no product pitches. Just the education, inspiration and information you and your organization need to drive business growth, brought to you by global AM leader EOS.

Get ready to feed your AM knowledge and find your path to success!