Additive Snack

In this episode of the Additive Snack podcast, host Fabian Feld interviews Christopher Beeson from ExxonMobil, exploring the integration of additive manufacturing (AM) into the oil and gas industry. Christopher shares his personal journey from traditional welding to 3D printing and outlines ExxonMobil's strategic initiatives in adopting additive manufacturing. Key topics include the company's partnerships with universities, the deployment of advanced technologies like laser powder bed fusion and wire DED, and the establishment of a digital supply network to streamline production. 

Christopher also highlights the role of the Louisiana Additive Manufacturing Association in workforce development and discusses the challenges and future potential of scaling additive manufacturing within the sector. The episode concludes with details about the upcoming Additive Manufacturing Oil and Gas Summit in Houston, and the significance of industry collaboration in advancing these technologies.

00:46 Guest Introduction: Christopher Beeson from ExxonMobil
01:36 Chris's Journey into Oil and Gas and Additive Manufacturing
04:53 ExxonMobil's Additive Manufacturing Initiatives
07:45 Scaling Additive Manufacturing Across ExxonMobil
14:35 Field Node and Industry Collaboration
21:07 Applications and Future of Additive Manufacturing
28:26 Urgent Need for Replacement Parts
28:48 Understanding Bubble Caps
29:13 Machinery Anti-Wicking Device
30:24 Additive Manufacturing Projects
33:52 Workforce Development and Partnerships
37:34 Scaling Additive Manufacturing
42:28 Future of Additive Manufacturing in Oil and Gas
43:00 Challenges and Solutions in Additive Manufacturing
51:22 Additive Manufacturing Summit
52:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
 

Creators and Guests

Host
Fabian Alefeld

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!