3Degrees Discussions #159 - Daniel Werner - INSPIRE

From South Bend, welcome to 3Degrees Discussions. I’m your host, Mike Vasquez, and this podcast explores the stories behind the innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders shaping the world of additive manufacturing and 3D printing. In this episode, I’m joined by Daniel Werner, a materials engineer specializing in powder bed fusion across both polymer and metal additive manufacturing. Daniel previously worked at EMS, supporting materials development and customer-facing AM programs, and is currently focused on advancing PBF materials and accelerating their transition from R&D into scalable, production-ready applications with INSPIRE in Switzerland. During our conversation, Daniel offers a candid perspective on the realities of materials commercialization in additive manufacturing, noting that “it typically takes four years and more than two million dollars to transition a new powder concept from early development to full commercial deployment.” We dig into what drives that timeline and cost, where companies tend to underestimate the effort, and how teams can better position new materials for successful scale-up. Before we get started, head over to 3Degrees at www.3degreescompany.com and subscribe to the podcast. You can listen to 3Degrees Discussions wherever you get your podcasts, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and Stitcher. If you or your organization are looking for support with materials development, qualification, or broader additive manufacturing strategy, reach out to the 3Degrees team through our website or by email at [email protected] . For more episodes, insights, and AM content, visit www.3degreescompany.com .