# Post print: The dirty little secret of additive manufacturing

- Show: [The Manufacturing Executive](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive)
- Published: 2022-11-29
- Length: 41m
- Episode: 130
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2022-11-29-post-print-the-dirty-little-secret-of-additive-manufacturing
- Listen: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-manufacturing-executive#episode-3734cad9-ce7c-44c5-8923-83a8c7bf091e

## Summary

Jeff Mize, CEO of PostProcess Technologies, explains why automated post-printing is the 'dirty little secret' of additive manufacturing, detailing how his company digitizes the manual support removal and surface finishing steps. He discusses the evolution of 3D printing from low-volume prototyping to high-volume production in automotive, medical, and aerospace sectors, emphasizing the need for open architecture and integration with MES systems. Mize also highlights how automation addresses labor shortages and supply chain vulnerabilities by enabling on-shoring and mass customization, while sharing insights on building a resilient startup culture.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2022-11-29-post-print-the-dirty-little-secret-of-additive-manufacturing#t=0) Introduction and Jeff Mize's Background
- [3:48](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2022-11-29-post-print-the-dirty-little-secret-of-additive-manufacturing#t=228) The Dirty Little Secret of Post-Printing
- [11:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2022-11-29-post-print-the-dirty-little-secret-of-additive-manufacturing#t=673) Evolution of Additive Manufacturing Use Cases
- [16:53](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2022-11-29-post-print-the-dirty-little-secret-of-additive-manufacturing#t=1013) Integrating Additive into Manufacturing Workflows
- [21:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2022-11-29-post-print-the-dirty-little-secret-of-additive-manufacturing#t=1286) Barriers to Scale: Speed, Materials, and Open Architecture
- [26:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2022-11-29-post-print-the-dirty-little-secret-of-additive-manufacturing#t=1576) Automation, Data, and AI in Post-Processing
- [29:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2022-11-29-post-print-the-dirty-little-secret-of-additive-manufacturing#t=1770) Additive Manufacturing and Supply Chain Resilience
- [33:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2022-11-29-post-print-the-dirty-little-secret-of-additive-manufacturing#t=1989) Startup Culture and Lessons from Ben Horowitz

## Topics

- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [Design for manufacturing & NPI](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/design-for-manufacturing)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Policy, trade & tariffs](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/policy-trade-and-tariffs)
- [Leadership, teams & culture](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/leadership-and-culture)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- PostProcess Technologies (company)
- Honeywell (company)
- Navteq (company)
- Climate Corporation (company)
- Monsanto (company)
- Nokia (company)
- GE (company)
- Siemens (company)
- BASF (company)
- Henkel (company)
- Stratasys (company)
- 3D Systems (company)
- NEA (company)
- Gorilla 76 (company)
- Industrial Marketing Live (other)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [What’s Next in Additive Manufacturing with Jeff Mize, CEO of PostProcess Technologies](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2021-06-22-whats-next-in-additive-manufacturing-with-jeff-mize-ceo-of-postprocess-technolog) (Manufacturing Happy Hour)
- [Beyond the Printer: Automation’s Role in the Next Generation of AM](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2026-01-27-beyond-the-printer-automations-role-in-the-next-generation-of-am) (Additive Snack)
- [Mastering Post Processing for Polymer Additive Manufacturing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2021-06-08-mastering-post-processing-for-polymer-additive-manufacturing) (Additive Snack)
- [The Critical Role of Depowdering Automation in Additive Manufacturing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2025-05-13-the-critical-role-of-depowdering-automation-in-additive-manufacturing) (Additive Snack)
- [Why Ursa Major is Betting Big on Additive Manufacturing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2025-07-23-why-ursa-major-is-betting-big-on-additive-manufacturing) (Additive Snack)

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