S1 E01 - Forged in Fire: Kevin Kassekert on Building VulcanForms and the Future of Manufacturing

What does it take to build a company at the frontier of manufacturing technology, and convince the world that additive manufacturing is ready for industrial-scale production?In this episode of Manufacturing Mavericks, John Barnes sits down with Kevin Kassekert, CEO of VulcanForms, a company redefining what's possible with metal additive manufacturing. Kevin shares his journey into the industry, the philosophy behind VulcanForms' approach to scaling AM for defense and commercial applications, and what he believes most people get wrong about the future of manufacturing.In this conversation, you'll hear:How VulcanForms is pushing the boundaries of what additive manufacturing can produce at scaleThe leadership mindset required to build a frontier technology companyWhy Kevin believes the manufacturing renaissance in America is just getting startedWhat it takes to win trust from defense and industrial customers as a new playerWhether you're a plant leader, a technology innovator, or someone who believes American manufacturing has a bold future ahead, this one's for you.Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.Connect with John Barnes and The Barnes Global Advisors at barnesglobaladvisors.com