# Ep 296: Supercon Wrapup with Tom and Al, The 3DP Brick Layering Controversy, and How To Weld in Space

- Show: [Hackaday Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast)
- Published: 2024-11-15
- Length: 1h 10m
- Episode: 296
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2024-11-15-ep-296-supercon-wrapup-with-tom-and-al-the-3dp-brick-layering-controversy-and-ho
- Listen: https://hackaday.libsyn.com/ep-296-supercon-wrapup-with-tom-and-al-the-3dp-brick-layering-controversy-and-how-to-weld-in-space

## Summary

Hackaday editors Elliot Williams, Tom Nardy, and Al Williams discuss the 3D printing 'brick layering' controversy involving Adman Intermediate Holdings' patent, the closure of the open-source software company Ansel, and NASA's new in-space laser welding trials. They also review the free e-book '1000 Useful Things to Make' by NODE, a DIY Nipco disc display by Bitlooney, and the history of using kerosene as hydraulic fluid in the Saturn V. The episode concludes with a wrap-up of the 2024 Hackaday Supercon, highlighting the success of the SAO badge ecosystem and the soldering challenge.

## Chapters

- [0:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2024-11-15-ep-296-supercon-wrapup-with-tom-and-al-the-3dp-brick-layering-controversy-and-ho#t=3) Introduction and Skynet Satellite Mystery
- [9:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2024-11-15-ep-296-supercon-wrapup-with-tom-and-al-the-3dp-brick-layering-controversy-and-ho#t=550) The 3D Printing Brick Layering Patent Controversy
- [18:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2024-11-15-ep-296-supercon-wrapup-with-tom-and-al-the-3dp-brick-layering-controversy-and-ho#t=1087) NODE's '1000 Useful Things to Make' E-Book
- [23:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2024-11-15-ep-296-supercon-wrapup-with-tom-and-al-the-3dp-brick-layering-controversy-and-ho#t=1392) Bitlooney's DIY Nipco Disc Display
- [29:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2024-11-15-ep-296-supercon-wrapup-with-tom-and-al-the-3dp-brick-layering-controversy-and-ho#t=1753) NASA's In-Space Laser Welding Trials
- [34:54](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2024-11-15-ep-296-supercon-wrapup-with-tom-and-al-the-3dp-brick-layering-controversy-and-ho#t=2094) Closure of Open-Source Company Ansel
- [41:28](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2024-11-15-ep-296-supercon-wrapup-with-tom-and-al-the-3dp-brick-layering-controversy-and-ho#t=2488) Saturn V Kerosene Hydraulic Systems
- [45:57](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2024-11-15-ep-296-supercon-wrapup-with-tom-and-al-the-3dp-brick-layering-controversy-and-ho#t=2757) Quick Hacks: Retro Gadgets and Subtropolis
- [53:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2024-11-15-ep-296-supercon-wrapup-with-tom-and-al-the-3dp-brick-layering-controversy-and-ho#t=3181) Hackaday Supercon 2024 Wrapup and SAO Ecosystem

## Topics

- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Open-source hardware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/open-source-hardware)
- [Energy & climate tech](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/energy-and-climate-tech)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Adman Intermediate Holdings (company)
- Stratasys (company)
- Prusa (company)
- NODE (company)
- Bitlooney (other)
- Ansel (company)
- FreeCAD (product)
- NASA (company)
- Saturn V (product)
- Falcon 9 (product)
- Starship (product)
- Hackaday Supercon (other)
- SAO (product)
- Digi-Key (company)
- Intel (company)
- Syrics (company)

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- [Space Difficulties and Lost Heroes - Wanzing Workshop Whemmle](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2014-11-06-space-difficulties-and-lost-heroes-wanzing-workshop-whemmle) (The Amp Hour)
- [The Spark Gap - Episode 2](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-spark-gap/2014-06-23-the-spark-gap-episode-2) (The Spark Gap)
- [Psst...Hey buddy, wanna buy an Octopus?](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2025-10-09-psst-hey-buddy-wanna-buy-an-octopus) (The Amp Hour)
- [Hyperloop, Upverter and Soldering - Unbelievable USB Ustulater](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2013-08-14-hyperloop-upverter-and-soldering-unbelievable-usb-ustulater) (The Amp Hour)
- [Spacing Out On Space - Dave's Dongle Designing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2014-05-07-spacing-out-on-space-daves-dongle-designing) (The Amp Hour)

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