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S2E44 How I Met My Mechanical Engineering Mentor on YouTube | Joseph Larsen /Joko Engineering

Being an Engineer · 15 Oct 2021 · 42m · Episode 44

What this episode covers

Joseph Larsen, a Medical Device Handle Design Engineer at W. L. Gore & Associates and creator of the Joko Engineering YouTube channel, discusses the intersection of his professional work and his online educational platform. He details the ergonomic design of complex medical handles for intravascular surgeries, emphasizing safety and intuitive use over complex contours, while comparing designs from Abbott and Edwards. Larsen also explains his journey creating CAD tutorials, advocating for learning multiple platforms like SolidWorks and FreeCAD to understand underlying modeling principles, and addresses the business realities of engineering, including supply chain management and the importance of personality in hiring.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
W. L. Gore & Associates, Abbott, Edwards
Tools
SolidWorks, FreeCAD, Fusion 360
Also
Joko Engineering, ASU Polytech

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