# Education, Investment & the Additive Workforce with America Makes - Part 2

- Show: [Additive Snack](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack)
- Published: 2026-01-06
- Length: 1h 01m
- Episode: 25
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2026-01-06-education-investment-the-additive-workforce-with-america-makes-part-2
- Listen: https://share.transistor.fm/s/58c985d5

## Summary

Dr. Edward Herderick, Director of Education and Workforce Development at America Makes, discusses the maturation of the additive manufacturing industry, emphasizing the shift from generalist expertise to specialized, T-shaped professionals. He highlights the ubiquity of entry-level 3D printing in education and the critical need for hands-on experience with industrial technologies to bridge the gap between design and manufacturing. Herderick also addresses the investment landscape, arguing that the industry must provide specific, segmented market data to become more investable for capital allocators.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2026-01-06-education-investment-the-additive-workforce-with-america-makes-part-2#t=6) Introduction and Industry Evolution
- [1:33](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2026-01-06-education-investment-the-additive-workforce-with-america-makes-part-2#t=93) Integration of Art and Engineering
- [2:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2026-01-06-education-investment-the-additive-workforce-with-america-makes-part-2#t=129) Specialization and Industry Trends
- [8:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2026-01-06-education-investment-the-additive-workforce-with-america-makes-part-2#t=524) Additive Manufacturing in Education
- [15:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2026-01-06-education-investment-the-additive-workforce-with-america-makes-part-2#t=925) Hands-On Experience and T-Shaped Expertise
- [39:50](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2026-01-06-education-investment-the-additive-workforce-with-america-makes-part-2#t=2390) Investment and Market Segmentation
- [50:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2026-01-06-education-investment-the-additive-workforce-with-america-makes-part-2#t=3055) Closing Remarks and Personal Anecdotes

## Topics

- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Fundraising & investors](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fundraising)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)

## Most relevant to

established companies

## Mentioned

- America Makes (company)
- Siemens Energy (company)
- Punko (company)
- Nvidia (company)
- DJI (company)
- EOS (company)
- ChatGPT (tool)

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