Shows
GoAdditive - 3D Printing ProsSSYS & DM - Merger of the Year (If It Happens)Tate and Tyler talk about their reaction the Stratasys and Desktop Metal merger
2023-06-0256 minGoAdditive - 3D Printing ProsTate Tries AIThe boys are back after a 3 month voluntary gag order during the NNDM/SSYS drama
2023-05-201h 07GoAdditive - 3D Printing ProsHostility in All Three AxesNano 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.
2023-02-2152 minGoAdditive - 3D Printing ProsUp and to the Right, AlwaysAre 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.
2023-02-061h 04GoAdditive - 3D Printing ProsDenied! By a 3DP Founding FatherTate 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.
2023-01-261h 06GoAdditive - 3D Printing Pros”Complications Sweeten the Deal”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 the year.
2023-01-1650 minGoAdditive - 3D Printing ProsThe Anti-Apology Apology TourTate 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?
2023-01-0656 minGoAdditive - 3D Printing ProsThis Episode is 6 Weeks OldIf 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.
2023-01-0657 minGoAdditive - 3D Printing Pros”You Are Disqualified, Goodbye!”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.
2022-09-2949 minGoAdditive - 3D Printing Pros/imagine [prompt: 2 goons on a pod]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.
2022-08-2044 minGoAdditive - 3D Printing ProsNNDM World DominationWhat 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.
2022-08-1053 minGoAdditive - 3D Printing ProsStraight Outta BostonVulcanForms 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.
2022-08-0352 minGoAdditive - 3D Printing ProsMoving Past Pet ProjectsTate 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)
2022-07-2951 minGoAdditive - 3D Printing ProsAre We Part of the Problem?Tate and Tyler confront an important question: when it comes to integrity within 3D printing journalism, are they actually part of the problem?
2022-07-121h 00GoAdditive - 3D Printing Pros10X Employee Count In This Economy?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.
2022-06-171h 01GoAdditive - 3D Printing ProsStonks & the Labor MarketWill 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.
2022-06-0953 minGoAdditive - 3D Printing ProsMakerbot, Ultimaker, and Biden Walk Into A BarIn 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.
2022-05-3159 minGoAdditive - 3D Printing ProsPrinting PotpourriA 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!
2022-05-1955 minGoAdditive - 3D Printing ProsField Trips & History ClassThis 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 correctly. The episode finishes with a brief history lesson on 3D printing technology.
Read more about Anisotropy and Warm Isostatic Pressing: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214860422002408
Watch this episode on YouTube at www.youtube.com/goengineer
2022-05-051h 01GoAdditive - 3D Printing ProsA Wild Guest AppearsThe 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
2022-04-2640 minGoAdditive - 3D Printing ProsYouTube (Not So) FamousIn 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.
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2022-04-1641 minGoAdditive - 3D Printing ProsSlap Plastic Not PeopleWe 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
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2022-04-0153 minGoAdditive - 3D Printing ProsIf We Weren’t So SpoiledWhat printer would we buy if we weren't spoiled with the commercial printers in our offices? Why?
2022-03-281h 08GoAdditive - 3D Printing ProsWhen It Sounds Fake, But Isn’tMarketing 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!"
2022-03-0555 minGoAdditive - 3D Printing ProsJust Scan It and Print It, DuhWith 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?
2022-02-1955 minGoAdditive - 3D Printing ProsTyler’s (Probably Illegal) Business IdeaOne of the pod's overarching themes is the important of sharing knowledge. Is Tyler taking it too far with his latest idea?
2022-02-1246 minGoAdditive - 3D Printing ProsQuality is a ChoiceThis 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 awards: https://www.engineersrule.com/rewarding-design-solidworks-as-a-creative-tool/
Send us your questions on LinkedIn! We love to hear from listeners. And we love you, too.
2022-01-261h 04GoAdditive - 3D Printing ProsWhy Isn’t Multiaxis Printing More Popular?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
2022-01-191h 07GoAdditive - 3D Printing ProsCAD Heroes: Real or Myth?Do CAD heroes exist? Do sad people at trade shows ruin your day? Can we go one week without talking about 3D printed houses?
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2021-12-0339 minGoAdditive - 3D Printing ProsCustomize EverythingProduct 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.
2021-11-1541 minGoAdditive - 3D Printing ProsClickbait Journalism & Inflationary Doom"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 printing.
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2021-10-2354 minGoAdditive - 3D Printing ProsPoint The (3D Printed) Gun Away From Me!We're back in the swing of things - covering interesting news and enjoying an unexpectedly lengthy discussion on metal binder jetting.
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2021-10-151h 08GoAdditive - 3D Printing ProsWe Forgot How to PodcastComputers 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@goengineer.com or treid@goengineer.com
2021-10-1247 minGoAdditive - 3D Printing ProsLive Show! RAPID+TCT HighlightsWe 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. He shares with us his top highlights including Forust, Inkbit, Massivit, and more.
Thanks for joining us, and check out https://callinapp.com/ if you want to be part o...2021-09-1840 minGoAdditive - 3D Printing ProsInvestigate It All!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 listening!
2021-08-171h 14GoAdditive - 3D Printing Pros"Print 1000x Faster!!"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"
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2021-08-061h 06GoAdditive - 3D Printing ProsThe Printed Bridge: Gimmick??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.com
2021-07-2817 minGoAdditive - 3D Printing ProsIndustry Musings & MoreWe 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!
2021-07-1646 minGoAdditive - 3D Printing ProsDFAM is MeaninglessIf 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.
Reach out to us at tbrown@goengineer.com and treid@goengineer.com
2021-07-101h 03GoAdditive - 3D Printing ProsFalling In Love With DMLSTate and Tyler recount their visit to Xact Metal HQ, and discuss their plans for their first powder metal printer.
2021-06-2636 minGoAdditive - 3D Printing ProsWhen Printing Isn't The Best OptionShould 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.
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2021-06-1256 minGoAdditive - 3D Printing ProsNews of the WeekBoom 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
2021-06-0458 minGoAdditive - 3D Printing ProsTate the SalesmanIn 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.com
2021-05-2848 minGoAdditive - 3D Printing ProsPrinted Wood & Other Tech We're Excited AboutFresh 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 always - thanks for listening!
2021-05-131h 02GoAdditive - 3D Printing ProsOnsite @ AMUG 2021Tate 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 tbrown@goengineer.com or treid@goengineer.com
2021-05-071h 01GoAdditive - 3D Printing Pros3D Printed... Food??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
2021-04-2354 minGoAdditive - 3D Printing ProsBeyond the SpecsAlcoholic 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 what ownership will truly look like.
Let us know what you think of the show! tbrown@goengineer.com and treid@goengineer.com
2021-04-161h 08GoAdditive - 3D Printing ProsPost-Processing PartsTate 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.com
2021-04-081h 07GoAdditive - 3D Printing Pros3D Printed Houses3D 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.com
2021-04-0139 minGoAdditive - 3D Printing ProsSay It: "SAF" (TM)A two-halves-in-one episode extravaganza (or is it H-A-F?). Tyler's voice is gone but Tate brings enough energy for both of us in this episode where we discuss the latest technology announcement from Stratasys.
Tell us what you're printing for April Fool's Day! tbrown@goengineer.com and treid@goengineer.com
2021-03-261h 06GoAdditive - 3D Printing Pros3DP's Role on the Shop FloorThere is some disagreement amongst us! What role will additive manufacturing play in machine shops? Where are the opportunities in 3DP for trained machinists? Who will lead the charge in transitioning from CNC designs to AM designs? Tate and Tyler spar it out in this episode.
If you're interested in extracurricular 3DP talk, check out the upcoming webinars at www.goengineer.com/webinars.
Please rate, subscribe, and interact with us through email! tbrown@goengineer.com and treid@goengineer.com
2021-03-181h 05GoAdditive - 3D Printing ProsThe Unplanned Off-Topic EpisodeThe investment world is enamored with 3D printing, and in this episode Tate and Tyler discuss some of the latest news in the additive industry - mergers, acquisitions, SPACS, and more.
Tate gives https://microclimate.com/ some love.
Thanks for listening! Share the show, rate, and consider subscribing! Btw, we love Canada!
2021-03-1359 minGoAdditive - 3D Printing ProsWhat's the Deal with Filament Metal?Are filament-based metal additive technologies too good to be true? What's happening behind closed doors when you send parts to be sintered? Tate and Tyler share what they know about these "easy as plastic" metal additive options. NNDM news, a guest appearance from a Portuguese 3D printing legend, and (finally) a semi-professional intro... Episode 12 is "Can't Miss."
Thank you for listening - spread the love and share the pod with your 3D printing compadres. Friends and foes of the show can reach out to tbrown@goengineer.com or treid@goengineer.com with comments and suggestions.
2021-03-051h 00GoAdditive - 3D Printing ProsTopology OptimizationTopology optimization is all the rage in the additive industry - what is it, and why should you care? We dive deep into the theory of simulation-driven design.
Help us make the pod better! Let us know your thoughts at tbrown@goengineer and treid@goengineer.com
2021-02-2555 minGoAdditive - 3D Printing ProsWe're Back: CAD ChatTate abandoned us but now that he's back, we decided to chat about CAD. Our experiences, advice, and thoughts on CAD tools.
Don't forget to rate, review, and submit your questions to tbrown@goengineer.com or treid@goengineer.com
2021-02-191h 06GoAdditive - 3D Printing ProsThe Carbon Fiber Episode!Tate and Tyler are talking about carbon fiber's intersection with 3D printing. Materials, technologies, conventional CF layup, and more. After listening, you'll finally have an hour-long answer to the question, "Do you print in carbon fiber?"
Please consider subscribing, even if you're in Canada.
Contact tbrown@goengineer.com and treid@goengineer.com for show suggestions and commentary.
Happy printing!
2021-01-291h 01GoAdditive - 3D Printing ProsLet's Talk 3DP Careers!Fresh off the discussion of "professional" 3D printing, Tate and Tyler discuss the variety of careers available in the 3D printing industry. From Application Engineers to Material Scientists, there is a wide array routes toward a fulfilling career in additive. What are the skillsets needed? Education required? How do you find opportunities? Let's talk 3DP Careers!
2021-01-201h 08GoAdditive - 3D Printing Pros"Professional" vs. HobbyistAre you a professional? Or a hobbyist? This is a classic juxtaposition in the 3D printing world, and everybody seems to have their own perspective on the definition of each. Tate and Tyler compare and contrast their interpretations, and find themselves in a discussion about setting expectations, delivering value, and focusing your own personal goals.
Tell us, which are you? Reach us at tbrown@goengineer.com and treid@goengineer.com. We'd love to hear from you!
2021-01-1552 minGoAdditive - 3D Printing ProsNew Year, New Skills!! Hello to 20212021 is here, and there is so much to look forward to! Tate and Tyler discuss skills they are excited to improve upon during this year, and discuss their personal approaches to content creation, self-improvement, and truth in advertising. Happy 2021!
2021-01-0859 minGoAdditive - 3D Printing ProsA Very Merry (Printed) Christmas3D printed gifts: cherished heirlooms or simply junk? Tate and Tyler discuss their 3DP Christmas wish lists and bad email habits.
2020-12-2344 minGoAdditive - 3D Printing ProsNext-Gen Metal & MoreFirst of many episodes discussing metal additive manufacturing technologies, and a discussion about Tyler's hatred for White Elephant exchanges.
2020-12-1752 minGoAdditive - 3D Printing ProsTempting Death and Building Jigs/FixturesTate shares a story about his disregard for safety which smoothly segues into our favorite topic: jigs & fixtures. Stratasys acquires Origin.io and nobody knows exactly what Heat Deflection Temperature REALLY is.
2020-12-1255 minGoAdditive - 3D Printing ProsChoosing a Technology (and Nemesis...)In this episode Tate and Tyler suggest how to approach choosing the right 3D printing technology, be it for business or pleasure. Tyler suggests a mind trick to motivate, and Tate shares a not-so-subtle story about a tall 3D print.
2020-12-021h 00GoAdditive - 3D Printing ProsOn Art, Creativity, and InfluenceThe inaugural episode! Tate and Tyler chat about 3D printing in footwear, the role of art in science, and the ability for 3D printing to awaken dormant creativity.
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