Talking Additive

CAPT Brad Baker of the US Naval Academy speaks about the role of 3D printing in the defense industry and STEM education.

Show Notes

CAPT Brad Baker of the US Navy served for years as a high-ranking officer aboard nuclear submarines, but considers his most rewarding duty to be training future military leaders at the United States Naval Academy (USNA). There, he directs the MakerSpace USNA, introducing additive manufacturing technology to Naval Academy students. In Talking Additive’s latest episode, he speaks about the use of 3D printing – and Ultimaker 3D printers – at the USNA, as well as how FFF technology prepares students for future careers in the military and engineering fields, where additive manufacturing technology is quickly becoming widespread.  

What is Talking Additive?

On Talking Additive, we sit down with business leaders, innovators, and allies to discuss the impact of adopting 3D printing in their businesses. How does adopting additive manufacturing positively benefit a business today, how is the role of 3D printing evolving within design, manufacturing, education, and our lives, and what will be possible in the future?