# 54. 3D Printing the Engines and Drones of the Future

- Show: [The Next Byte Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast)
- Published: 2022-01-25
- Length: 24m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2022-01-25-54-3d-printing-the-engines-and-drones-of-the-future
- Listen: https://the-next-byte-wevolver.simplecast.com/episodes/54-drones-combating-food-insecurity-q8XZpF_L

## Summary

Hosts Daniel and Farbod discuss how 3D printing is revolutionizing automotive and marine engineering, highlighting a Technical University of Denmark study where Thomas Dahman’s team redesigned fuel injection nozzles for cargo ships using binder jetting to improve combustion and reduce emissions. They then examine Krover, a Scottish startup founded by Dr. Lorenzo Cody, which uses 3D-printed prototypes for its subterranean drone to monitor grain silos, preventing food spoilage and enabling potential lunar exploration. The episode covers the transition from complex prototyping to commercial viability, noting Krover's win in the Wevolver and Mitsubishi MCam competition and its upcoming 2022 commercial release.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2022-01-25-54-3d-printing-the-engines-and-drones-of-the-future#t=0) Introduction: 3D Printing in Automotive and Marine Engineering
- [2:14](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2022-01-25-54-3d-printing-the-engines-and-drones-of-the-future#t=134) Mouser Electronics Article: 3D Printing Automotive Design
- [3:49](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2022-01-25-54-3d-printing-the-engines-and-drones-of-the-future#t=229) Technical University of Denmark: 3D Printed Marine Engine Nozzles
- [9:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2022-01-25-54-3d-printing-the-engines-and-drones-of-the-future#t=544) Marine Engine Maintenance and Spare Parts Strategy
- [11:52](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2022-01-25-54-3d-printing-the-engines-and-drones-of-the-future#t=712) Krover: Subterranean Drone for Grain Silo Monitoring
- [18:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2022-01-25-54-3d-printing-the-engines-and-drones-of-the-future#t=1114) Krover's 3D Printing Process and Commercial Viability
- [23:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2022-01-25-54-3d-printing-the-engines-and-drones-of-the-future#t=1389) Conclusion: Krover's Future and Lunar Exploration

## Topics

- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Robotics & autonomy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/robotics-and-autonomy)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Mouser Electronics (company)
- Technical University of Denmark (company)
- Thomas Dahman (other)
- Krover (company)
- Dr. Lorenzo Cody (other)
- University of Edinburgh (company)
- Mitsubishi MCam (other)
- European Space Agency (company)
- Tech Crunch (other)

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- [Ep 181: 3D Printing with Volcano Nuts, The Hackaday Bookshelf, and a Puzzlebot](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2022-08-12-ep-181-3d-printing-with-volcano-nuts-the-hackaday-bookshelf-and-a-puzzlebot) (Hackaday Podcast)
- [Ep097: We ♥ MicroMice, the Case of the Missing Drones, and 3D Prints Tested for Rocketry and Food Prep](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2020-12-11-ep097-we-micromice-the-case-of-the-missing-drones-and-3d-prints-tested-for-rocke) (Hackaday Podcast)
- [BONUS: Exploring Manufacturing Partnerships Part 2, Live from IMTS 2022 (brought to you by KUKA)](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2022-11-11-bonus-exploring-manufacturing-partnerships-part-2-live-from-imts-2022-brought-to) (Manufacturing Happy Hour)
- [Ep 386: Doomscroll Tamagotchis, Clavichords, and Vibrotrucks](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2026-09-11-ep-386-doomscroll-tamagotchis-clavichords-and-vibrotrucks) (Hackaday Podcast)
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