AM Infocast

Generative Design enables designers to work with a combination of computing processes and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to solve complex engineering challenges. Generative design coupled with Additive Manufacturing allows engineers and designers to create components or products which were not earlier possible with conventional design and manufacturing.  In this Episode of AM Infocast we connec...

Breast cancer is the most commonly occurring cancer in women and the second most common cancer overall and more than 2 million women every year are diagnosed with Breast Cancer the world over. Awareness about prevention, diagnosis and cure of the ailment has increased considerably over the past few years, however the after effects of mastectomy are largely unaddressed.  In this episode of AM Infoc...

As composite Additive Manufacturing evolves the list of companies commercialising this technology continues to grow with the various combinations of materials, processes, part sizes, production volumes, applications and end use markets come into play As a part of our Education and Business series of AM Infocast we catchup with Yannick Willemin, Head - Marketing & Business Development at 9T Lab...

As a part of our AM Chronicle regional outreach, in this episode of AM Infocast we move to Singapore, which is quickly establishing itself as Hub for Additive Manufacturing in the APAC region with a conducive policy environment and a serious technological push. To dive deeper into the evolution of Additive Manufacturing in Singapore it is our pleasure to be joined by Dr Chaw Sing Ho, Managing Dire...

As a part of the AM Chronicle APAC outreach we move far east in this episode of AM Infocast to the shores of the Land of the Rising Sun – Japan. Japan has been a global technology leader in all aspect, albeit the journey of Additive Manufacturing in Japan is a little different. However things are changing fast and to understand the current and future trends of AM in Japan we connect with Rhushik M...

Additive Manufacturing is enabling global organisations to rethink their operations to incorporate distributed manufacturing and digital inventories for their spares. This is allowing organisations to have quicker lead times for components, flexible manufacturing processes and reduced carbon emissions. Industries like Oil & Gas, Aerospace and Transportation where turnaround time is critical and le...

Countries across the globe are facing labour and housing shortages, thus increasing productivity is becoming a significant challenge for the Construction Industry. Construction 3D Printing Technology addresses precisely these issues. As the technology is evolving companies, research institutes and governments around the world are looking at ways to utilise Construction 3D Printing for low cost hou...

In the past 5 years, the size of China's 3D printing industry has more than doubled, and it was estimated to be 3 billion USD in 2020 with increasing adoption of Additive Manufacturing (AM) across applications.  In this special episode of AM Infocast, we present to you Kitty Wang, Founder, 3D Science Valley. In her conversation with Aditya Chandavarkar, she shares insights on the evolution of...

We have been seeing the healthcare industry adopting the customized medical devices more and more and why not! Every individual is unique in terms of their anatomy shapes and sizes and hence it makes perfect sense to have personalized solutions. But what exactly is the process involved here? How does one currently produce such customized implants? Are there any challenges? On this episode of AM In...

Directed Energy Deposition or commonly known as DED is one of the seven main technologies of AM. DED forms 3D objects by melting material as it is being deposited using focussed thermal energy like laser, electron beam or plasma arc. DED is a very versatile process and is increasingly being used in hybrid manufacturing for multiple applications. In this Episode of AM Infocast with Yashwanth Bandar...

Welcome to another Episode of AM Infocast. My guest this week is a technology ambassador for Additive Manufacturing and is pushing the adoption of AM globally with her initiative - Janet Kar, SVP Digital Transformation at Link 3D. In this episode we talk about her journey with AM, how she is helping accelerate the global AM industry, Opportunity and Challenges of this technology and her advice to...

UAE and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are looking to implement Industry 4.0 as a part of their initiative to localise manufacturing and reduce their reliance on an oil based economy and invest in more sustainable technologies. Additive Manufacturing could play a key role for both these countries to achieve this vision. To understand more about the current and future scenario of the AM industry in th...

On this episode of AM Infocast, John Barnes and Chelsea Cummings from The Barnes Global Advisors (TBGA) join, Aditya Chandavarkar, Co-Founder, Indian 3D Printing Network to share their experience of working with the industry, the right training approach and their plans for Asia, India and their partnership with Additive Academy.  TBGA is the largest Independent AM Engineering consulting firm....

On this episode of AM Infocast, Alexander Liu and Khalid Rafi from ASTM International join Aditya Chandavarkar, Co-Founder, Indian 3D Printing Network in a conversation on the importance of standards and training in accelerating Additive Manufacturing. They also share about the initiatives ASTM International is taking and their plans for Asia and India. ASTM International is a 120 year old standar...

On this episode of AM Infocast , in a conversation with Aditya Chandavarkar & Abhishek Gokarn, Forbes 30 under 30 winner Firoza Kothari (Co-Founder & CTO - Anatomiz3D) discusses the short comings of the Indian medical industry and gaps between the 3D printing fraternity and its medical counter part and gives insight into how training, education and foresight can help overcome those. Guest...

On this episode of AM Infocast , in a conversation with Aditya Chandavarkar & Abhishek Gokarn, industry pioneer Vaman Kulkarni (Ex-Director - Honeywell Technology Solutions) takes you through Honeywell's journey of adopting AM and the importance of DfAM in it. Guest - Vaman Kulkarni (Ex-Director - Honeywell Technology Solutions) Host - Aditya Chandavarkar (Co-Founder - Indian 3D Printing Netwo...

The Foundry & Casting Industry - an industry probably as old as civilisation itself, is up for a complete technological overhaul. And once again 3D Printing comes to rescue. On this episode of AM Infocast , in a conversation with Aditya Chandavarkar, industry expert Brandon Lamoncha (Director - AM, Humtown Products) gives first hand information AM adoption opportunities in the Foundry & Ca...

The Medical and Aerospace industries have been early adopters of Additive Manufacturing. The medical industry has very stringent quality, safety and biocompatibility requirements & standards, which is why offering customised 3D printed solutions is challenging. However many 3D Printing startups have taken this challenge head on. One such Additive Manufacturing service bureau offering...

CEO Objectify Technologies, Arpit Sahu analyses the industry readiness of Tooling, Aerospace & Electric Vehicle Industries to adopt 3D Printing and their performance so far. Details - Guest - Mr. Arpit Sahu (Co-Founder & CEO - Objectify Technologies) Hosts - Aditya Chandavarkar (Co-Founder - Indian 3D Printing Network) & Abhishek Gokarn (Marketing Head - Indian 3D Printing Network) Pow...

Country Head [India] at EOS GmbH - Prakasam Anand analyses India's performance in adopting 3D Printing technology and gives insights into steps that can be to accelerate it in various sectors of engineering like heavy engineering, energy, oil & gas, automotive & aerospace and more. Details: Sponsered By - EOS GmbH Guest - Mr. Prakasam Anand (Country Head, India - EOS GmbH) Hosts - Aditya C...

Its not everyday one comes across news of not one, not two but three AM Ventures backed startups receiving a collective funding close to $35 million in less than one month. And when I did, a few questions come to my mind - Is 3D Printing a recession proof technology? If not, what is it that the industry is doing right to become a favourite amongst venture capitalists in these testing times? And wh...

Being one of the first in the hydraulics sector, with no set precedent to follow and no guidance of any form, adopting 3D Printing was a risky move. Get to know the story of the Hydraulics Sector's foremost adopters of 3D Printing and the challenges they overcame to achieve great results, from none other CEO, Valeria Tirelli. Details - Guest - Ms. Valeria Tirelli (CEO - Aidro Hydraulics) Hosts - A...

Our guest on this episode understood the potential of 3D Printing technology and the paradigm shifting effect it would have on manufacturing - way back in 2006 when the technology was relatively new, fancy and an experimental one. Introducing Mr. Gil Lavi - a 3D Printing Industry pioneer from Israel, who championed the business solutions set up for 3D Printing with not 1 but 2 intiatives. 3D Allia...

Our guest on this episode is an industry stalwart who has had a extremely inspirational journey during his lifetime to get to where he is today. To sum up 41 years of his life in few words by him - a Vietnamese boat refugee living in a UN Camp in Malaysia 1979 dreaming about the American dream, pit stopping in Denmark for 23 years before coming to America in 2002 and becoming the Chief Revenue Off...

Chief Strategy Officer [Asia Pacific] & Director [Thyssenkrupp Innovations] at Thyssenkrupp - Abhinav Singhal analyses the technology's performance so far minus the hype and has practical tips for those who want to adopt this amazing viable technology in their supply chain. Details Guest - Mr. Abhinav Singhal (Chief Strategy Officer, Asia Pacific - Thyssenkrupp) Hosts - Aditya Chandavarkar (Co...