Episode 13 Dave Rittmeyer, Matthews Additive Technology
An episode of the Cast your future with Foundry Talk! podcast, hosted by Foundry Talk, titled "Episode 13 Dave Rittmeyer, Matthews Additive Technology " was published on August 25, 2025 and runs 84 minutes.
August 25, 2025 ·84m · Cast your future with Foundry Talk!
Summary
Think you know how much bronze it takes to make memorial markers? In this episode, we talk with Dave Rittmeyer of Matthews International and get a surprising answer about the sheer volume of metal used for grave markers and other memorials. Dave gives us a fascinating look into the production process, from traditional hand-setting of letters to modern 3D printing, and shares his personal mission to "bridge the gap between art and industry" by connecting industrial arts and fine arts at universities. He also discusses the evolving culture of the foundry world, which has shifted from an "isolationist" past to a more collaborative and helpful community today.#podcast #foundry #manufacturing
Episode Description
Think you know how much bronze it takes to make memorial markers? In this episode, we talk with Dave Rittmeyer of Matthews International and get a surprising answer about the sheer volume of metal used for grave markers and other memorials. Dave gives us a fascinating look into the production process, from traditional hand-setting of letters to modern 3D printing, and shares his personal mission to "bridge the gap between art and industry" by connecting industrial arts and fine arts at universities. He also discusses the evolving culture of the foundry world, which has shifted from an "isolationist" past to a more collaborative and helpful community today.#podcast #foundry #manufacturing
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