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S2E22 Building Cars for the Transformers 4 Movie, and Immersing Oneself in Hands-on Work | Nick Bauer

Being an Engineer · 14 May 2021 · 41m · Episode 22

What this episode covers

Nick Bauer, a special projects engineer at Niccola Motor Company, discusses his hands-on approach to engineering, from building antique tube radios as a teen to working at startups like Local Motors and Thor Trucks. He details the creation of the Rally Fighter, the world's first crowdsource car, and the challenges of adapting an LS3 engine and using carbon-fiber-filled ABS for 3D-printed vehicles. Bauer also shares stories of his personal vehicle projects, including a heavily modified 2001 Dodge Dakota and a Cummins-powered 'Dragon Wagon,' while reflecting on his ADHD, sleep deprivation, and advice for engineers with learning disabilities.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies and companies scaling up

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Local Motors, Niccola Motor Company, Thor Trucks, XLS Trucks, SABIC, Markforged, eBay
Products
Rally Fighter, Transformers 4, Dodge Dakota, Dragon Wagon, BMW M57, LS3
Tools
SolidWorks

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