# Scaling Additive Manufacturing — Special IMTS Edition

- Show: [Additive Snack](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack)
- Published: 2023-01-10
- Length: 25m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2023-01-10-scaling-additive-manufacturing-special-imts-edition
- Listen: https://share.transistor.fm/s/fe7a3154

## Summary

Fabian Alefeld interviews John Wilczynski, Executive Director of America Makes, about the current state and future scaling of additive manufacturing (AM) at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS). Wilczynski explains that while AM technology is mature, the primary challenge is distributing this knowledge to traditional manufacturers and building the necessary workforce and supply chain ecosystems. He highlights that demand signals remain difficult to calculate, making it hard for business owners to justify initial investments in equipment. The conversation emphasizes that additive manufacturing is not a standalone replacement but a component of a broader manufacturing value chain that must be integrated with conventional processes.

## Chapters

- [0:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2023-01-10-scaling-additive-manufacturing-special-imts-edition#t=9) Introduction: Fabian Alefeld and John Wilczynski at IMTS
- [3:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2023-01-10-scaling-additive-manufacturing-special-imts-edition#t=190) America Makes: Mission, Membership, and Strategic Roadmaps
- [6:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2023-01-10-scaling-additive-manufacturing-special-imts-edition#t=364) Integrating Additive into Conventional Manufacturing Ecosystems
- [12:49](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2023-01-10-scaling-additive-manufacturing-special-imts-edition#t=769) The Challenge of Distributing Mature Technology and Knowledge
- [16:11](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2023-01-10-scaling-additive-manufacturing-special-imts-edition#t=971) Localized Manufacturing, Demand Signals, and Business Cases
- [19:53](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2023-01-10-scaling-additive-manufacturing-special-imts-edition#t=1193) Future Hurdles: Designing for Additive and Supply Chain Integration

## Topics

- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)
- [Policy, trade & tariffs](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/policy-trade-and-tariffs)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)

## Most relevant to

established companies

## Mentioned

- EOS (company)
- America Makes (company)
- Fathom (company)
- Additive Minds (company)
- IMTS (other)

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