# Advancements in Monitoring, Beam Shaping, and Cutting-Edge AM Research from The Ohio State University

- Show: [Additive Snack](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack)
- Published: 2024-01-30
- Length: 44m
- Episode: 2
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2024-01-30-advancements-in-monitoring-beam-shaping-and-cutting-edge-am-research-from-the-oh
- Listen: https://share.transistor.fm/s/ccbd4162

## Summary

Ben DiMarco, AM Technology Leader at Ohio State University’s Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence (CDME), discusses his career from Honda Aerospace to academia, focusing on lattice structures, process monitoring, and beam shaping. He details OSU’s work on semi-empirical models for lattice qualification, in-process monitoring using long-wave IR for predictive analytics, and the integration of nLIGHT ring laser technology to increase print speeds. DiMarco also covers Cold Metal Fusion research, workforce development initiatives, and the industry's need for perspective amidst current market contractions.

## Chapters

- [0:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2024-01-30-advancements-in-monitoring-beam-shaping-and-cutting-edge-am-research-from-the-oh#t=19) Introduction: Ben DiMarco and Career at Honda Aerospace
- [6:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2024-01-30-advancements-in-monitoring-beam-shaping-and-cutting-edge-am-research-from-the-oh#t=392) Lattice Structures and Semi-Empirical Modeling for Qualification
- [13:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2024-01-30-advancements-in-monitoring-beam-shaping-and-cutting-edge-am-research-from-the-oh#t=786) In-Process Monitoring and Long-Wave IR for Predictive Control
- [18:56](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2024-01-30-advancements-in-monitoring-beam-shaping-and-cutting-edge-am-research-from-the-oh#t=1136) nLIGHT Ring Laser Technology and Beam Shaping
- [28:48](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2024-01-30-advancements-in-monitoring-beam-shaping-and-cutting-edge-am-research-from-the-oh#t=1728) Cold Metal Fusion and Post-Processing Challenges
- [33:56](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2024-01-30-advancements-in-monitoring-beam-shaping-and-cutting-edge-am-research-from-the-oh#t=2036) Workforce Development and Student Engagement

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [PCB design & layout](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pcb-design)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Honda Aerospace (company)
- Ohio State University (company)
- nLIGHT (company)
- EOS (company)
- AMCM (company)
- Cold Metal Fusion (other)
- Headmade (company)
- America Makes (company)

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