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How AM is Supporting the Grid

Additive Snack · 22 Jan 2026 · 38m · Episode 26

What this episode covers

Kristen Mulherin, Director of Additive Manufacturing Technology at Hubbell Inc., explains how the 150-year-old electrical solutions company established an internal Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence to support grid infrastructure. She details the strategic decision to vertically integrate binder jetting and laser polymer technologies to achieve single-digit dollar part costs and 2-3 week lead times, bypassing expensive contract manufacturers. Mulherin emphasizes the critical role of cross-departmental education, particularly with finance and supply chain teams, to identify 'killer applications' like part consolidation and high-volume production of low-volume components.

Most relevant to

established companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Hubbell Inc., Northrop Grumman, HP
Tools
Binder Jetting, Laser Powder Bed Fusion, SAP
Also
Women in 3D Printing

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