Design World

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The Design World podcast series features the latest in design engineering innovation from circuit design & 3D printing to automation & robotics.

Design World

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2021
How 3D printing aids injection molding
3D printing/additive manufacturing and injection molding do not have to be competitors. In fact, 3D printing can aid injection molding. Formlabs recently commented that 3D printing is more of an accelerator for injection molding. 3D printers can introduce a hybrid approach where molds can be created fast and at low cost. Here are key points from an interview with Kathy Bui, engineering vertical lead at Formlabs
April 4, 2021
15 min
How additive manufacturing helps the semiconductor industry
Like so many other markets and industries, the COVID pandemic has affected the supply of components used to make semiconductor processing equipment. Semiconductor capital equipment manufacturers are turning to additive manufacturing to help repair the supply chain and enable designers to design for function first. I spoke with Scott Green, Principal Solutions Leader for semiconductors at 3D Systems on this subject. Here are some of the highlights of the interview.
March 21, 2021
25 min
Researchers work on better software for additive manufacturing
The DARPA Transformative Design TRADES program was created to develop foundational design tools that will help designers take more advantage of the capabilities of additive technology. Recently, Siemens Technology completed its work on a software project for this program. I spoke with Mark Burhop, principal investigator with the research arm of Siemens, to discuss the developments. Here are the highlights of the interview.
March 7, 2021
20 min
Design lessons from the sports world
Designers in the sports world have been one of the quickest groups to adopt additive manufacturing technology. They’ve developed a few insights and perspectives that might be useful for engineers in other fields. David Woodlock, Application Development and Design Manager at HP, discusses a few of these insights.
February 23, 2021
22 min
3D printing moves closer to developing transplantable organs
3D Systems, a company with decades of experience in the field of 3D printing recently announced plans to significantly expand its development efforts on regenerative medicine and bioprinting. We explore this development with Mr. Chuck Hull, inventor of the Figure 4 3D printing system used in this application.
February 7, 2021
12 min
2020
Planar motors and linear transfer systems in action! Beckhoff engineer Jeff Johnson explains
In this Motion Mondays podcast, Jeff Johnson of Beckhoff Automation chats with Design World’s executive editor Lisa Eitel about linear-motor conveyors (also called intelligent transport systems) as well as planar-motor systems from Beckhoff called the XPlanar. Jeff Johnson is U.S. mechatronics products manager at Beckhoff Automation. Based in Fond du Lac, Wis., Johnson was (prior to joining Beckhoff in 2008) an applications team leader for Danaher Motion and G&L Motion Control. Visit motioncontroltips.com and search on XPlanar to see this podcast’s show notes.
December 21, 2020
15 min
Brakes with Functional Safety certification: Update from Nexen Group engineer Dave Hein
According to Pierrick Balaire, global business line leader at Intertek: “The Intertek Functional Safety mark provides Nexen a way to reduce hazards and risks to operating personnel, machinery, and surrounding environments at a time when they are facing increased demands around functional safety. We’re pleased to grant Nexen with this certification — the first of its kind in North America — and look forward to continuing to work with them and others providing the industry with high-quality products as well as peace of mind.” In this Technology Tuesdays podcast, Dave Hein — senior vice president and engineering and chief technology officer at Nexen Group — chats with Lisa Eitel of Design World about three brake options that now have Functional Safety certification. Visit motioncontroltips.com and search on Hein to see this podcast’s show notes.
December 15, 2020
16 min
Trends to watch in additive manufacturing for 2021
A more indepth look at 2021 predictions from Shapeway, based on insights from industry insiders, strategic partners, and high-profile business and consumer customers.
December 14, 2020
18 min
Exploring 3D printing for space
Exploring 3D printing for space by Design World
December 6, 2020
19 min
Combining Subtractive And Additive Mfg
When it comes to making a designed part, you have several choices: traditional machining, which covers a range of options; injection molding; and now additive manufacturing. Even more recently though, is the trend of combining metal fabrication and additive manufacturing to make parts.
November 23, 2020
16 min
How to make a car walk
What are the design challenges of developing a car that can walk? Hyundai Motor engineers recently set about exploring that idea and developed a prototype vehicle called the Elevate.
November 8, 2020
18 min
Design tips for metal additive manufacturing
A recent interview with Daniel Lazear, Strategic Application Engineer, at Markforged, covers tips on getting the most out of your additive manufacturing project. Here are a few points from the interview.
October 12, 2020
20 min
Meet 3D Systems new CEO
With the recent appointment in May of Dr. Jeffrey Graves as the new president and CEO, 3D Systems will be positioned for its next phase of growth.
September 27, 2020
21 min
What is additive molding
The additive industry is dynamic, with new techniques introduced frequently. Ethan Escowitz, CEO and founder of Arris Composites, for example, developed a technique called additive molding. This proprietary process combines additive manufacturing and high-volume molding technologies to create composite materials made of continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastics.
September 20, 2020
22 min
How to recycle machined metal scrap into additive manufacturing powder
Many users of 3D printing/additive manufacturing technology are concerned with its potential impact on the environment. Often the focus is on resin-based prototypes ending up in landfills and taking years to degrade. But other materials also end up as scrap, such as that from machining and similar subtractive processes. One company has made it a mission to turn this scrap into usable metal powder for additive manufacturing (AM). The company is 6K Inc. Recently, I had a chance to interview Aaron Bent, CEO at 6K, about how they turn manufacturing scrap into additive manufacturing “gold.”
September 1, 2020
19 min
What's new with Ultimaker
A look at recent developments with Greg Elfering, Ultimaker's newly named president of Ultimaker Americas. Ultimaker initially developed desktop 3D printers, but the company has expanded into connected 3D printers, then moved into larger systems as well as a network of 3D printing, including services
August 23, 2020
18 min
Developments in desktop additive manufacturing
Desktop 3D printers continue to evolve. We take a look at developments in metal desktop systems with Jason Meets of Markforged.
August 3, 2020
17 min
Innovation in a crisis—fixing the ventilator shortage with 3D printing
A dozen Boston area anesthesiology residents launched an eight-week hackathon hosted on GrabCAD.com to design a rapidly deployable, minimum viable mechanical ventilator for patients with COVID-19-related ventilator-dependent lung injury. The CoVent-19 Challenge was open to teams and individuals anywhere, and finalists worked directly with Stratasys 3D printing experts and the CoVent-19 Challenge team to turn their designs into prototypes for testing.
July 26, 2020
22 min
The supportive role of metal additive manufacturing
The Covid-19 pandemic brought considerable attention to the 3D printing/additive manufacturing industry. Much of it focused on systems that work with polymer and resin materials. But what about metal additive manufacturing? How has the pandemic affected the metal side of additive manufacturing? Kevin Brigden, additive manufacturing applications engineer at Renishaw, addressed this and other developments in metal AM.
July 12, 2020
16 min
Additive manufacturing meets the need for agility
Recent events show the need for agility to meet market demands. Dr. Joe DeSimone, executive chairman of Carbon, discussed the unique levels of agility offered by additive manufacturing.
June 28, 2020
18 min

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Episodes

How 3D printing aids injection molding

How additive manufacturing helps the semiconductor industry

Researchers work on better software for additive manufacturing

Design lessons from the sports world

3D printing moves closer to developing transplantable organs

Planar motors and linear transfer systems in action! Beckhoff engineer Jeff Johnson explains

Brakes with Functional Safety certification: Update from Nexen Group engineer Dave Hein

Trends to watch in additive manufacturing for 2021

Exploring 3D printing for space

Combining Subtractive And Additive Mfg

How to make a car walk

Design tips for metal additive manufacturing

Meet 3D Systems new CEO

What is additive molding

How to recycle machined metal scrap into additive manufacturing powder

What's new with Ultimaker

Developments in desktop additive manufacturing

Innovation in a crisis—fixing the ventilator shortage with 3D printing

The supportive role of metal additive manufacturing

Additive manufacturing meets the need for agility