# S1E36 Developing a Culture of Teamwork | Jeff Kolk

- Show: [Being an Engineer](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer)
- Published: 2020-09-11
- Length: 44m
- Episode: 36
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2020-09-11-s1e36-developing-a-culture-of-teamwork-jeff-kolk

## Summary

Jeff Kolk, Program Manager at Dynamic Metrology Services, discusses his career journey from automotive interiors at Prints Corporation to managing a metrology lab. He emphasizes the importance of teamwork and integrity, drawing on lessons from his time at Prints and his experience building and racing custom Porsche 911s through his company Coke, LLC. Kolk also details the technical differences between structured light 3D scanning and CT scanning, explaining how Dynamic Metrology Services uses ATOS equipment and is integrating CT technology to provide high-accuracy measurement solutions for automotive, medical, and aerospace clients.

## Chapters

- [0:14](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2020-09-11-s1e36-developing-a-culture-of-teamwork-jeff-kolk#t=14) Introduction: Jeff Kolk and Dynamic Metrology Services
- [3:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2020-09-11-s1e36-developing-a-culture-of-teamwork-jeff-kolk#t=199) Lessons from Prints Corporation: Teamwork and Culture
- [8:58](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2020-09-11-s1e36-developing-a-culture-of-teamwork-jeff-kolk#t=538) Coke, LLC and Motorsports: Building and Racing Porsche 911s
- [19:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2020-09-11-s1e36-developing-a-culture-of-teamwork-jeff-kolk#t=1185) Transition to Dynamic Metrology Services and Program Management
- [26:49](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2020-09-11-s1e36-developing-a-culture-of-teamwork-jeff-kolk#t=1609) Structured Light Scanning: ATOS Technology and Point Clouds
- [31:33](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2020-09-11-s1e36-developing-a-culture-of-teamwork-jeff-kolk#t=1893) CT Scanning vs. Structured Light: Voxels and Internal Visualization
- [43:36](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2020-09-11-s1e36-developing-a-culture-of-teamwork-jeff-kolk#t=2616) Conclusion: Accuracy, Part Prep, and Future Applications

## Topics

- [Leadership, teams & culture](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/leadership-and-culture)
- [Sensors & measurement in products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sensors)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Robotics & autonomy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/robotics-and-autonomy)

## Most relevant to

established companies

## Mentioned

- Dynamic Metrology Services (company)
- Prints Corporation (company)
- Johnson Controls (company)
- Coke, LLC (company)
- ATOS (tool)
- Faro (tool)
- Roamer (tool)
- Designed X (tool)
- GOM (tool)

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