# The AM Sasquatch: Challenging AM Qualification with Math, Physics, & AI

- Show: [Additive Snack](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack)
- Published: 2026-09-01
- Length: 55m
- Episode: 41
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2026-09-01-the-am-sasquatch-challenging-am-qualification-with-math-physics-ai
- Listen: https://share.transistor.fm/s/605e2f3f

## Summary

Harshil Goel, founder and CEO of Dyndrite, explains how current additive manufacturing qualification practices lock down variables like software, machine, and layer height, stifling innovation. He details Dyndrite’s role in three America Makes programs: AI4AM, which uses statistical methods to reduce specimen counts for material allowables; DeltaQual 2.0, which enables 'bracketed qualification' allowing parameter changes within a defined window without requalification; and Gotham, which transfers qualified parameters across different machines and sizes. Goel introduces 'Sasquatch,' a physics-based framework using non-dimensional ratios (e.g., energy density) to bound process windows, aiming to accelerate industry adoption within a two-year timeline.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2026-09-01-the-am-sasquatch-challenging-am-qualification-with-math-physics-ai#t=6) Introduction: Harshil Goel and Dyndrite's Mission
- [3:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2026-09-01-the-am-sasquatch-challenging-am-qualification-with-math-physics-ai#t=217) Current Qualification Process: IQ, OQ, PQ, and MQ Explained
- [9:57](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2026-09-01-the-am-sasquatch-challenging-am-qualification-with-math-physics-ai#t=597) America Makes Programs: AI4AM, DeltaQual 2.0, and Gotham
- [18:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2026-09-01-the-am-sasquatch-challenging-am-qualification-with-math-physics-ai#t=1086) Sasquatch: A Physics-Based KPV Framework
- [25:33](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2026-09-01-the-am-sasquatch-challenging-am-qualification-with-math-physics-ai#t=1533) Gotham: Scaling Qualified Parameters Across Machines
- [35:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2026-09-01-the-am-sasquatch-challenging-am-qualification-with-math-physics-ai#t=2135) Two-Year Timeline and Industry Risks
- [42:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2026-09-01-the-am-sasquatch-challenging-am-qualification-with-math-physics-ai#t=2530) AI and Software Accelerating Design of Experiments

## Topics

- [Certification & compliance](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/certification-and-compliance)
- [Embedded firmware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/embedded-firmware)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Starting a product company](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/starting-a-company)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Dyndrite (company)
- America Makes (other)
- AI4AM (other)
- DeltaQual 2.0 (other)
- Gotham (other)
- Sasquatch (other)
- EOS (company)
- SLM Solutions (company)
- 17-4PH (material)
- Scalmalloy (material)

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