It's been 6 months - where have they been?! Tate has a new ($$) hobby and uncovers a potential 3DP goldmineAutor: goadditive

Tate and Tyler talk about their reaction the Stratasys and Desktop Metal mergerAutor: goadditive

The boys are back after a 3 month voluntary gag order during the NNDM/SSYS dramaAutor: goadditive

Nano Dimension is back in the news this week with a series of strongly-worded investor briefs - what is going on here? Tate and Tyler try to catch-up on this Bermuda Triangle of hostile takeover attempts. Tate revisits a 2020 Olympics tragedy and 3D printing's (minor) spotlight in Super Bowl LVII Read the handlebar failure report here.…

Are the growth projections for 3D printing rooted in reality? Tate and Tyler share their take on the perpetual growth curve the industry rarely strays from. The conversation is rounded out with discussions about an intern-invented toroidal propeller and a major OEM divesting out of metal part printing as a service.…

Tate and Tyler share lessons learned from their recent encounter with the legendary inventor of FDM, Scott Crump. And spoiler alert: it didn't end well. Can the "YouTube of the Week" segment become the "YouTuber of The Week Joins The Crew On the Pod" segment? The guys talk through an idea that appears to be greenlit by the Jeb In Charge.…

The guys leap into 2023 with a discussion about Tyler's frugality and the troubles it creates in his life (and the pod), the factors to consider when buying used equipment, and Tate's next [mini] project. Is 2023 the year 3D printing stays relevant by attaching itself to "AI?" This and other predictions & commitments round out the first episode of …

Tate and Tyler talk about the expectations they have on 3D printing media and content creators. Also, an extremely timely discussion about which 3D printers they would recommend as Christmas gifts... maybe for 2023?Autor: goadditive

If you miss 2022 already and wish you could go back, you're in luck. Tate and Tyler finally upload this episode recording from just before Thanksgiving 2022. Tyler shows off his stainless steel, 3D printed wishbone and Tate talks robot automation and novel slicing strategies.Autor: goadditive

How is selling metal printers different than plastic printers? Why did Nikon buy SLM? What does a bald eagle really sound like? Tate and Tyler talk all this and more after their unofficial summer break.Autor: goadditive

AI image generators like DALL-E and Midjourney are the new hotness. Is this tech the future ancestor to the engineering software of tomorrow? Tate and Tyler go back to their roots on this audio-only episode.Autor: goadditive

What happens when one public company purchases a chunk of another public company on the open market? Is 3D printing about to have it's Elon-esque "hostile takeover" moment? Tate and Tyler discuss the recent news involving Nano Dimension and Stratasys.Autor: goadditive

VulcanForms comes out of stealth, Hasbro lets you live out childhood fantasies, a car capable of driving upside down, and the most powerful influencers of Azerbaijan. This episode has it all and then some.Autor: goadditive

Tate rights a wrong, and jumps into a discussion about an important topic, "When will 3D printing move past pet projects?" With major automotive OEM using 3D printing in production vehicles now, are we there yet? Tyler advertises an event that has already happened (good job)Autor: goadditive

Tate and Tyler confront an important question: when it comes to integrity within 3D printing journalism, are they actually part of the problem?Autor: goadditive

Will a 3D printing startup 10x their employee count between now and 2025? Tate and Tyler continue a discussion around the economy and how 3D printing companies may navigate changing tides. Implicit modeling, 3D printed ears, a crazy old rocket man, and an AI-like rapper round out the discussion.Autor: goadditive

Will 3D printing displace millions of jobs? Or will Industry 4.0 have a positive lasting impact on the average worker? Following a discussion about 3DP startup valuations, interest rates, and market behaviors, Tate and Tyler dive into a heated debate over the future of automation and the workforce.Autor: goadditive

In this week's pod, we wonder out loud whether or not the new Stratasys and Ultimaker entity will rightly be called "MakerMaker" or "Ultibot?" That, as well as overview President Biden's "AM Forward" initiative.Autor: goadditive

A classic episode - the guys riff on a wide variety of topics, some of which are even 3D printing related. Clear 3D printing material, powder bed fusion competitors, supply chain woes, show & tell, and ongoing projects. A little bit of everything for all the printheads out there!Autor: goadditive

This episode has a "back to school" vibe. The guys recap their field trip to Silicon Valley, including a visit to Autodesk Pier 9, an autonomous car manufacturer, and a mystery EV manufacturer. Tyler reviews some compelling research into minimizing anisotropic FDM properties, and Tate schools him on the meaning of a word that literally nobody uses …

The podcast continues to break barriers, this time by hosting the first (planned) guest: Richard Cromwell. Notably, Richard attended AMUG 2022 and lived to tell a tale the guys have been dying to hear. Tyler has another run in with the law, and Tate gets his ASMR fix. Let us know what you think! And check us out on Youtube…

In the first televised episode of goAdditive, the guys talk about how YouTube might change the pod forever. Tate brings in some show & tell, and Tyler talks about porous metal printing research at NASA. Share your feedback with us on LinkedIn or YouTube!Autor: goadditive

We had a lot of fun in this episode. Tyler forgets what day it is, and both Tate and Tyler share 3D prints that left them feeling a little guilty. Wrench & Chill Tubing Straightener Share your thoughts with us! tbrown@goengineer.com and treid@goengineer.comAutor: goadditive

What printer would we buy if we weren't spoiled with the commercial printers in our offices? Why?Autor: goadditive

Marketing fluff - it's getting easier to spot, but what do we do when we're wrong? We're not sure we ever answer that question, but we try in this episode that Tate loudly proclaimed "our worst ever!"Autor: goadditive

With Tate venturing into his first 3D scanning experience, the guys talk about the realities of scanning. How much influence does the human behind the computer have in reverse-engineering parts?Autor: goadditive

One of the pod's overarching themes is the important of sharing knowledge. Is Tyler taking it too far with his latest idea?Autor: goadditive

This episode IS NOT about printing 10,000x faster, no matter how many listens that would bring in. Instead we talk about CAD Hero Jesse James, the reality of 3D printing firearm components, and (eventually) dive into a discussion about when you might value quality above other attributes. Read an article by Tyler and see his famous floating-beach aw…

Today's topic was inspired by a question from the audience - why hasn't multiaxis/non-planar/conformal 3D printing taken off? We share our thoughts on the subject, along with the normal banter and an extra dose of brain freeze. Happy 2022 - send us pod fuel! treid@goengineer.com and tbrown@goengineer.com…

Do CAD heroes exist? Do sad people at trade shows ruin your day? Can we go one week without talking about 3D printed houses? If you enjoyed the pod - share, like, and rate!Autor: goadditive

Product customization is an advertised benefit of 3D printing, but how realistic is it? This week's discussion centers on examples from Cobra Golf and Smith Optics, two companies pursuing customization for two different markets.Autor: goadditive

"3D printing journalism is simply advertising" True or false? The guys discuss what it is like to wade through 3D printing news, the integrity of industry reporting, and it's effect on the public perception of additive manufacturing. This riveting topic is followed by another - monetary inflation and the possible implications for the future of 3D p…

We're back in the swing of things - covering interesting news and enjoying an unexpectedly lengthy discussion on metal binder jetting. Join us on Callin or email us!Autor: goadditive

Computers are hard, and talking into them is harder! But this week we try to get back on track by talking about our brush with Wall Street, the awesome experience of handsculpting with paper mache clay, and other topics tangentially-related to 3D printing! Thanks for tuning in! If you hear a news story you'd like us to cover, send it to tbrown@goen…

We did it - we had a guest! Meet Andrew, our honorary first caller during our live test of a new social podcasting app called Callin. We had so much fun doing this episode, and we can't wait to talk to more of you. Join us over at Callin if you are on iOS (Android coming soon!) Tate attended one of the biggest 3DP trade shows last week, RAPID + TCT…

Who's to blame for a 3D print-related disaster in the Olympics? And what's the implication for additive manufacturing's reputation? Also, Desktop Metal grows (again) and we dive deeper into the hobby vs. professional printer debate. Have a story about a failed 3D print? Share it with us at tbrown@goengineer.com or treid@goengineer.com. Thanks for l…

In this episode we chat about the latest printing news from the Fraunhofer Institute, catch-up on Stratasys developments, talk a little bit about CAD kernals, and bring back "YouTube of the Week" If you enjoyed this pod, let us know and share with a friend!Autor: goadditive

Fast talking Tate brings us 3 hot topics in just 17 minutes. This is our shortest episode yet, perfect for sharing with your friends, family, and neighbors! Let us know what we should talk about - tbrown@goengineer.com and treid@goengineer.comAutor: goadditive

We catch up on the latest news - Markforged's IPO, another Desktop Metal acquisition spree, and an important warning from the Pentagon regarding cybersecurity. We want to hear from you! Please rate and review the show, let us know what you think!Autor: goadditive

If Design for Additive Manufacturing is so important, why can't you find a comprehensive course on it? Tate and Tyler discuss their challenges with creating a comprehensive DFAM curriculum, and perhaps why one might never exist at all. Tate unveils a new segment and "reveals" a YouTube creator that literally everybody in the world already knows. Re…

Tate and Tyler recount their visit to Xact Metal HQ, and discuss their plans for their first powder metal printer.Autor: goadditive

Should I print this? Can I print this? We hear this question all the time, and want to discuss how we approach answering. We outline 6 key areas to focus your attention to when trying to understand if additive is the right way to make your parts. If you enjoy the show, let us know by rating and subscribing!…

Boom Supersonic, Daimler, (Not) MyCello and more! Tate and Tyler chat about the 3D printing news stories that caught their attention this week. Tate shares a story about working with Tyler outside the office and it isn't pretty. Thanks for sending news stories into us! Keep them coming - tbrown@goengineer.com and treid@goengineer.com…

In this episode the guys chat briefly about rhino horns and the philosophy of "value" before Tate jumps into a "totally not a sales pitch" sales pitch about Stratasys' new DLP system. Let us know what you think of the show, and suggest topics! tbrown@goengineer.com and treid@goengineer.comAutor: goadditive

Fresh out of AMUG, Tate and Tyler talk about technologies they're looking forward to in 2021. 3D printing "wood" with Forust, DLP technologies, polymer and metal powder bed fusion, and more. Tyler is searching for candidate projects to print on the VELO3D Sapphire system! Reach out to treid@goengineer.com if you think you might have a good fit. As …

Tate and Tyler squeeze a show in during their visit to AMUG 2021. The Additive Manufacturing User Group conference is famous in the industry for being the first and only show dedicated to professional 3D printing users. This episode was recording near the end of Day 3, on the expo floor. Please let us know how you feel about the show! Contact us at…

Additively manufactured salmon-tasting pink paste! What is 3D printed food, why does it exist, and would you eat it are all questions Tate and Tyler share their answers to. The discussion leads into an important topic to 3D printing: sustainability. Share your thoughts with us at tbrown@goengineer.com or treid@goengineer.com…

Alcoholic monkeys, furry space pioneers, and saying "no" to Elon Musk! Fun conversation before jumping into the topic at-hand: How do you REALLY evaluate a printer for purchase? Tate and Tyler talk about how to effectively read a spec sheet, watch out for misleading information, and revealing questions that will lead to a better understanding of wh…

Tate and Tyler discuss a broad, important topic to 3D printing: post-processing parts. Methods, strategies, tips & tricks! If you are planning to attend AMUG - May 2-6 - let us know! tbrown@goengineer.com and treid@goengineer.comAutor: goadditive

3D printed houses are in the news again - are they here to stay? Tate plans pranks with 3D printed pizza (link below) and the team discusses various ideas around Kickstarter. 3D Printed Pizza Thanks for listening! Rate, subscribe, and send us feedback at tbrown@goengineer.com or treid@goengineer.comAutor: goadditive