Tackling the Challenges of Manufacturing for Harsh Environments

In this episode, Chris Mahar interviews Robert McKeirnan, VP of Strategic Sourcing and Advanced Manufacturing at Upwing Energy, about the use of additive manufacturing in designing and manufacturing equipment for harsh environments, specifically in the natural gas industry. They discuss the challenges of working in corrosive environments and the need for materials that are resistant to corrosion. Robert explains how Upwing Energy utilized additive manufacturing for the core compressor component of their Subsurface Compressor System (SCS), and the decision-making process behind choosing additive technology.