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S2E49 Lattice Structure 3D Printing – 3D printed COVID 19 Test Swab | Hardik Kabaria

Being an Engineer · 19 Nov 2021 · 40m · Episode 49

What this episode covers

Hardik Kabaria, Director of Software Engineering at Carbon, explains how his team developed a 3D-printed COVID-19 test swab using lattice structures to address supply chain shortages. He details the mechanics of lattice design, comparing it to biomimicry and traditional manufacturing, and discusses the computational geometry and linear algebra algorithms that power Carbon's design engine. Kabaria also shares insights on his career path from mechanical engineering to software, emphasizing the importance of solving interesting problems over focusing on specific skills.

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Carbon, Adidas, Markforged, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
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SolidWorks

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