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Materials and Additive Manufacturing Beyond — Special IMTS Edition

Additive Snack · 24 Jan 2023 · 27m

What this episode covers

Mike Vasquez, founder of 3Degrees Consulting and the Advanced Manufacturing Experience (AMX), discusses the maturation of the additive manufacturing industry with host Fabian Alefeld of EOS. They explore how AM has moved beyond prototyping into specialized production for industries like aerospace, medical, and tooling, driven by advancements in metal and polymer composites. Vasquez highlights the importance of education through his AMX program and his '3 Degrees Discussions' podcast in bridging the gap for new talent entering the field.

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early-stage companies

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Companies
EOS, 3Degrees Consulting, America Makes, Nike, Burton Snowboards, Daily Community College, Boston Dynamics, NASA
Products
Advanced Manufacturing Experience, 3 Degrees Discussions
Also
SAE, ASTM, AWS

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