# S1E53 Production Manufacturing with HP’s Multijet Fusion 3D Printer | Jacob Moss

- Show: [Being an Engineer](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer)
- Published: 2020-11-27
- Length: 41m
- Episode: 53
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2020-11-27-s1e53-production-manufacturing-with-hps-multijet-fusion-3d-printer-jacob-moss

## Summary

Jacob Moss, Director of Sales and Marketing at Athena 3D Manufacturing, explains how HP’s Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) technology enables low-volume production of complex parts without the tooling costs of injection molding. He details the powder-based process, which fuses material in all three axes to create isotropic parts, and highlights its suitability for producing hundreds to thousands of units. Moss contrasts MJF with FDM and SLS technologies, noting its speed, material options like nylon and TPU, and the importance of designing for density to manage thermal constraints. He also discusses the business case for using MJF as a bridge between prototyping and full-scale manufacturing, emphasizing cost savings on hidden supply chain expenses like mold storage and setup fees.

## Chapters

- [0:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2020-11-27-s1e53-production-manufacturing-with-hps-multijet-fusion-3d-printer-jacob-moss#t=37) Introduction: Jacob Moss and Athena 3D Manufacturing
- [1:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2020-11-27-s1e53-production-manufacturing-with-hps-multijet-fusion-3d-printer-jacob-moss#t=69) Jacob Moss's Engineering and Sales Background
- [6:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2020-11-27-s1e53-production-manufacturing-with-hps-multijet-fusion-3d-printer-jacob-moss#t=373) Golf Club Fitting Machines and 3D Printed Fixtures
- [11:36](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2020-11-27-s1e53-production-manufacturing-with-hps-multijet-fusion-3d-printer-jacob-moss#t=696) HP Multi Jet Fusion Technology Explained
- [15:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2020-11-27-s1e53-production-manufacturing-with-hps-multijet-fusion-3d-printer-jacob-moss#t=900) Design Limitations and Material Options for MJF
- [17:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2020-11-27-s1e53-production-manufacturing-with-hps-multijet-fusion-3d-printer-jacob-moss#t=1038) MJF as a Bridge Between Prototyping and Production
- [24:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2020-11-27-s1e53-production-manufacturing-with-hps-multijet-fusion-3d-printer-jacob-moss#t=1465) Comparing MJF with Markforged and FDM Technologies
- [30:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2020-11-27-s1e53-production-manufacturing-with-hps-multijet-fusion-3d-printer-jacob-moss#t=1826) Sales Mindset and Engineering Communication Strategies

## Topics

- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Design for manufacturing & NPI](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/design-for-manufacturing)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Athena 3D Manufacturing (company)
- HP (company)
- Multi Jet Fusion (tool)
- Cool Clubs (company)
- Markforged (company)
- FDM (tool)
- SLS (tool)
- SLA (tool)

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