# Ep. 0 - Introducing the OHM Podcast!

- Show: [Open Hardware Manufacturing Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/open-hardware-manufacturing-podcast)
- Published: 2023-07-05
- Length: 15m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/open-hardware-manufacturing-podcast/2023-07-05-ep-0-introducing-the-ohm-podcast
- Listen: https://opulo.io/

## Summary

Stephen Hawes and Lucian Chapar of Opulo introduce the Open Hardware Manufacturing Podcast, discussing the challenges of running an open-source hardware company that manufactures the LumenPnP desktop pick-and-place machine in-house. They define open hardware as the publication of native design files and BOMs, highlighting the benefits of community collaboration and iterative design improvements. The hosts share their backgrounds in manufacturing and engineering, emphasizing the importance of transparency in documenting best practices for shipping, hiring, and quality control that are rarely recorded elsewhere.

## Chapters

- [0:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/open-hardware-manufacturing-podcast/2023-07-05-ep-0-introducing-the-ohm-podcast#t=18) Introduction: Stephen Hawes and Lucian Chapar on Opulo and the LumenPnP
- [2:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/open-hardware-manufacturing-podcast/2023-07-05-ep-0-introducing-the-ohm-podcast#t=140) The Challenge of Documenting Open Hardware Manufacturing Best Practices
- [4:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/open-hardware-manufacturing-podcast/2023-07-05-ep-0-introducing-the-ohm-podcast#t=279) Defining Open Hardware: Native Files, BOMs, and Community Contribution
- [8:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/open-hardware-manufacturing-podcast/2023-07-05-ep-0-introducing-the-ohm-podcast#t=499) Lucian Chapar’s Background: From Nerf Mods to Formlabs and Opulo
- [10:48](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/open-hardware-manufacturing-podcast/2023-07-05-ep-0-introducing-the-ohm-podcast#t=648) Stephen Hawes’ Journey: Deep Local, Formlabs, and Starting Opulo
- [11:28](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/open-hardware-manufacturing-podcast/2023-07-05-ep-0-introducing-the-ohm-podcast#t=688) Podcast Format, Schedule, and Community Engagement

## Topics

- [Open-source hardware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/open-source-hardware)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Logistics & fulfilment](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/logistics-and-fulfillment)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Opulo (company)
- LumenPnP (product)
- Formlabs (company)
- Marlin (other)
- Deep Local (company)
- MasterCam (company)
- Prusa (company)

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