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Additive Snack

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Additive Manufacturing
3D Printing
Artificial Intelligence
Aerospace
Automotive Industry
Workforce Development
America Makes
Penn United
Defense
Nuclear Energy
EOS
Motorsports
NASA
Space Exploration
Heat Exchangers
Medical Devices
Robotics
Defense Industry
Supply Chain
Siemens Energy

Join host Fabian Alefeld and a range of guests as they discuss all things additive manufacturing (AM) and 3D printing news, with interviews and real-world stories to educate and entertain. Each episode, Fabian talks to AM experts, professionals in specialist fields, and 3D printing users from all walks of life to deliver a well-rounded view on the state of AM. Cut through the confusion surrounding... more

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In this episode, Fabian Alefeld sits down with Ante Lausic, Lead Process Engineer at General Motors' Additive Industrialization Center (AIC), to explore what it takes to successfully scale additive manufacturing (AM) in the automotive industry. Ante ... more

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Fabian Alefeld interviews certified prosthetist/orthotist and EastPoint Prosthetics VP Brent Wright about his career path into O&P, his shift from being anti-digital to adopting scanning and additive manufacturing, and the impact on patient care and ... more

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Fabian Alefeld sits down with Sean Whittaker, founder, president, and CEO of Incodema3D, to discuss the company's journey from a sheet metal prototyping business to one of North America's largest metal additive manufacturing operations. Sean shares w... more

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Fabian Alefeld interviews Omar Mireles, Director of Manufacture and Materials at Space Nuclear Power Corporation (Space Nukes), about his career spanning NASA, Oak Ridge, and Los Alamos and how additive manufacturing (AM) reshaped space hardware deve... more

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Ante Lausic
Lead Process Engineer, GM Additive Industrialization Center
General Motors
Episode: Inside GM's Additive Industrialization Center with Ante Lausic
Brent Wright
Prosthetist and orthotist, VP at EastPoint Prosthetics and Orthotics
EastPoint Prosthetics and Orthotics; Life Enabled (co-founder)
Episode: Why AM and Orthotics & Prosthetics are the Perfect Fit
Sean Whittaker
Founder, President and CEO of Incodema3D
Incodema3D
Episode: AM at a Crossroads: Incodema3D Proves What's Possible at Scale
Omar Mireles
Director of Manufacture and Materials at Space Nukes (Space Nuclear Power Corporation)
Space Nukes
Episode: AM Rocket Engines and Space Nuclear Power with Omar Mireles
Dean Bartles
President and CEO of the Manufacturing Technology Deployment Group (MTDG), longtime manufacturing leader
Manufacturing Technology Deployment Group / America Makes / Ncdmm
Episode: The Manufacturing Comeback: Dean Bartles on Defense, AI, and the Next Industrial Revolution
Penn McGlaris
Founder of PennX, professor-turned-entrepreneur in simulation for manufacturing
PennX
Episode: From Hypersonics to AI Workflows: How Ursa Major Is Scaling Rocket Production
Eric Denglinger
Co-founder and chief engineer at PennX
PennX
Episode: From Hypersonics to AI Workflows: How Ursa Major Is Scaling Rocket Production
Karl Littau
CTO at Sakuu
Sakuu
Episode: Printing Batteries, how AM is changing Battery Manufacturing and Performance
Pan Michaleris
Founder of PanX/PanOptimization
PanOptimization / PanX
Episode: Simulation as an Enabler: Pan Michaleris & Erik Denlinger on the Evolution of Additive FEA

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Fabian Alefeld
Host of Additive Snack

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • Great additive manufacturing podcast

    Great host with interesting guests and deep insights into the additive world

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Florian Harsch
    Germany5 years ago
  • Industrial 3D Printing Explained

    In simple language I was able to gain a greater understanding of additive manufacturing. The host is engaging and knowledgable so the content is not dull.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cblacker50
    United Kingdom6 years ago

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Clear, practical AM discussions that cut through hype.
Guests bring deep expertise and real-world context.
Consistently useful for understanding how to apply AM in production.
Engaging host with strong domain knowledge and accessible explanations.
Good coverage of industry trends and tech developments.

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#206
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Why AM and Orthotics & Prosthetics are the Perfect Fit
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about the conventional manufacturing process and how it differs from additive manufacturing?
The conventional process is highly hands-on and involves casts, plaster or fiberglass molds, manual shaping, and multiple material steps that are time-consuming and lack a consistent record. Additive manufacturing introduces digitization, direct scanning, and the ability to capture and reuse digital molds, enabling more repeatable fits, better documentation, and the potential to tailor dynamics and materials to individual patients.
Inside GM's Additive Industrialization Center with Ante Lausic
Q: How does GM's Additive Industrialization Center interact with suppliers and the rest of GM to enable mass production?
GM uses the AIC as a manufacturing readiness and education hub, testing processes, materials, and parameters in-house to de-risk adoption before suppliers scale. It acts as a bridge between internal design/engineering and supplier networks, sharing learnings, setting expectations, and advising on design and process parameters while avoiding over-specifying golden builds, so suppliers can innovate within automotive standards and PPAP requirements.
Inside GM's Additive Industrialization Center with Ante Lausic
Q: What needs to be true for additive manufacturing to truly scale in the automotive sector?
The key constraints are volume, material availability, and total part cost. AM must show a compelling, vehicle-wide value beyond novelty, using automotive-grade materials, reliable supply chains, and feasible tooling/integration with existing production systems, while also delivering predictable quality and manageable post-processing. In essence, scalable AM requires the right materials, machines, processes, and a mature supply base aligned to automotive needs.
Simulation as an Enabler: Pan Michaleris & Erik Denlinger on the Evolution of Additive FEA
Q: Where do you see PanX fitting into the qualification and regulatory landscape, especially for aerospace, defense, and medical applications?
PanX supports temperature control, dwell-time optimization, and material-property considerations to expand process windows, with recognition that qualification will require regulatory collaboration and potentially government partnerships to adopt simulation-guided approaches.
Simulation as an Enabler: Pan Michaleris & Erik Denlinger on the Evolution of Additive FEA
Q: What are the current core outputs of PanX, and how should engineers use them in practice today?
PanX provides outputs like predicted interlayer temperatures, distortion, and stress states; the goal is to move from analyst-level consumption to direct usage by design and manufacturing engineers, feeding results back into the build file automatically.

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The show covers a wide range of additive manufacturing topics, from simulation, AI augmentation, and workflow integration to automation, production scale, and industry applications in aerospace, energy, and defense. Episodes frequently explore practical challenges like qualification, data management, post-processing, and cost scaling, often featuring engineers, researchers, and executives sharing hands-on insights and real-world case studies. A standout pattern is the emphasis on closing the loop between design and manufacturing, validating physics-based approaches, and leveraging software-enabled automation to reduce waste and accelerate production. The format tends to balance deep technical discussions with practical business implications... more

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7. Eric Denglinger
8. Karl Littau

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