# S5E15.5 PDX: Ian McEachern

- Show: [Being an Engineer](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer)
- Published: 2024-04-17
- Length: 10m
- Episode: 15
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2024-04-17-s5e15-5-pdx-ian-mceachern
- Listen: https://www.thewave.engineer/product-development-expo/pdx2024info/

## Summary

Ian McEachern, founder of the product design firm Nerdy Incorporating, discusses his upcoming presentation at the PDX Product Development Expo. He contrasts the manual, clay-modeling methods used for the Jarvik 2000 LVAD with modern workflows that integrate 3D printing, advanced simulation, and automated testing to drastically reduce development cycles. McEachern emphasizes the importance of engineers understanding the broader industry landscape and leveraging new tools to accelerate the transition from fuzzy requirements to finished hardware.

## Chapters

- [0:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2024-04-17-s5e15-5-pdx-ian-mceachern#t=15) Introduction: Ian McEachern and Nerdy Incorporating
- [1:52](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2024-04-17-s5e15-5-pdx-ian-mceachern#t=112) The Value of Community and Cross-Pollination at PDX
- [3:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2024-04-17-s5e15-5-pdx-ian-mceachern#t=184) Presentation Topic: Integrating 3D Printing and Simulation
- [5:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2024-04-17-s5e15-5-pdx-ian-mceachern#t=303) Case Study: Jarvik 2000 vs. Modern Oregon Heart Development
- [7:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2024-04-17-s5e15-5-pdx-ian-mceachern#t=465) Advice for Managers: Keeping Up with Industry Tools
- [8:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2024-04-17-s5e15-5-pdx-ian-mceachern#t=535) Conclusion: The Engineer-Focused Approach

## Topics

- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Design for manufacturing & NPI](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/design-for-manufacturing)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- PDX (other)
- Nerdy Incorporating (company)
- Jarvik 2000 (product)
- Oregon Heart (company)
- Pipeline Design & Engineering (company)

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