# A Dynamic Panel Discussion with the Digital Foam Architects Network

- Show: [Additive Snack](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack)
- Published: 2024-02-20
- Length: 1h 04m
- Episode: 5
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2024-02-20-a-dynamic-panel-discussion-with-the-digital-foam-architects-network
- Listen: https://share.transistor.fm/s/48a47b2a

## Summary

Host Fabian Alefeld moderates a panel with Nick Florek of General Lattice, Dr. Dave Krzeminski of EOS, Pierre Gonnetan of Arkema, and Mike Schorr of DyeMansion to discuss the Digital Foam Architects Network. The group explains how inverse design and collaborative 'digital tooling' simplify the development of polymer lattice structures by coordinating materials, printing, and post-processing. They highlight specific challenges in achieving uniform color adhesion and smoothing, noting that post-processing decisions must influence early design choices to ensure repeatability. The panel identifies medical devices, aerospace, and consumer goods as key industries benefiting from these performance-based lattice applications.

## Chapters

- [0:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2024-02-20-a-dynamic-panel-discussion-with-the-digital-foam-architects-network#t=4) Introduction: Digital Foam Architects Network and Panelists
- [2:31](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2024-02-20-a-dynamic-panel-discussion-with-the-digital-foam-architects-network#t=151) History and Categories of Lattice Structures with Nick Florek
- [7:48](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2024-02-20-a-dynamic-panel-discussion-with-the-digital-foam-architects-network#t=468) The Complexity of the Additive Value Chain with Dr. Dave Krzeminski
- [15:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2024-02-20-a-dynamic-panel-discussion-with-the-digital-foam-architects-network#t=920) Inverse Design and Simplifying User Experience
- [20:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2024-02-20-a-dynamic-panel-discussion-with-the-digital-foam-architects-network#t=1212) Material Landscape: Arkema's Polymers and Powders with Pierre Gonnetan
- [31:47](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2024-02-20-a-dynamic-panel-discussion-with-the-digital-foam-architects-network#t=1907) Post-Processing Challenges: Depowdering, Coloring, and Smoothing with Mike Schorr
- [48:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2024-02-20-a-dynamic-panel-discussion-with-the-digital-foam-architects-network#t=2926) Digital Tooling and Repeatability in Design with General Lattice
- [56:43](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2024-02-20-a-dynamic-panel-discussion-with-the-digital-foam-architects-network#t=3403) Industrial Applications: Medical, Aerospace, and Consumer Goods

## Topics

- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Design for manufacturing & NPI](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/design-for-manufacturing)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Arkema (company)
- DyeMansion (company)
- General Lattice (company)
- EOS (company)
- Gentex (company)
- Wilson (company)
- Bauer (company)
- Polymide 11 (material)
- TPMS (other)
- SLS (other)
- MJF (other)

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