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Dr. Mike Vasquez is a 3D Printing expert specializing in pushing the boundaries of advanced 3D printing technology. He is the Founder and CEO of 3Degrees, a Chicago-based consulting company focused on helping organizations maximize their investment in the technology. Over the past decade he has worked side-by-side with some of the top machine manufacturers, material producers and end users in the industry, consulting with them to identify novel applications, test new materials and develop frameworks to maximize R&D efficiency and boost ROI.Based on insights gleaned from the consulting, Mike has spun out two additional organizations. First, a software company called TraceAM with the mission to help manufacturers organize and analyze their 3D Printing digital data. In the last year, they have worked with customers such as Air Force Research Lab, Renishaw, Ohio State University and Fabrisonic. The second organization, AMx or Advanced Manufacturing Experience, was created by Mike to offer

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  1. 3Degrees Discussions #164-Justin Levy - DefendAM

    In this episode of 3Degrees Discussions, Mike Vasquez sits down with Justin Levy, founder of DefendAM, to discuss one of the most important challenges facing the U.S. defense industrial base: building secure, scalable, domestic manufacturing capacity for unmanned aerial systems. Justin shares his...

  2. 3Degrees Discussions -#163 - Jon Walker - Xometry

    In this episode of 3Degrees Discussions, host Mike Vasquez sits down with Jon Walker, a manufacturing industry veteran with more than two decades of experience spanning machining, automation, additive manufacturing, and Industry 4.0. Throughout his career, Jon has held leadership positions with...

  3. 3Degrees Discussions #162-David Helmers-Wolfpack Workshop

    In this episode of 3Degrees Discussions, Mike Vasquez sits down with David Helmers, owner of Wolfpack Workshop, a startup additive manufacturing and engineering company based in Columbus, Ohio. David shares his journey as a mechanical engineer and entrepreneur, drawing on hands-on experience in…

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  4. 3Degrees Discussions #161 - Bryan Sherman

    From South Bend, Indiana, welcome to 3Degrees Discussions — I’m your host, Mike Vasquez. This podcast dives into the stories behind the innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders shaping the 3D printing industry. In this episode, I’m joined by Bryan Sherman, Chief Metallurgist at DSH Technologies....

  5. 3Degrees Discussions #160 - Steven Floyd

    From South Bend, Indiana — welcome to 3Degrees Discussions, hosted by Mike Vasquez. This podcast explores the stories behind the innovators, entrepreneurs, and technical leaders shaping the world of additive manufacturing and advanced production. In this episode, Mike sits down with Steven Floyd,...

  6. 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...

  7. 3DegreesDiscussions #158 - Haden Quinlan - MIT

    From South Bend, Indiana, welcome to 3Degrees Discussions. In this episode, Mike sits down with Haden Quinlan, Senior Program Manager at MIT’s Center for Advanced Production Technologies (ADAPT). Haden has been a key force across MIT’s innovation ecosystem—supporting startups, building industry...

  8. 3Degrees Discussions #157-Jonathan Pegues - Amaero

    From South Bend, Indiana, welcome to 3Degrees Discussions — the podcast devoted to the stories behind the innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders in the 3D printing and advanced manufacturing world. I’m your host, Mike Vasquez. In this episode, I’m joined by Jonathan Pegues. Jonathan helps teams...

  9. 3Degrees Discussions #156 - Killian Erickson - Bifrost Manufacturing

    From South Bend, Indiana—welcome to 3Degrees Discussions. I’m your host, Mike Vasquez. This podcast is dedicated to the stories behind the innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders shaping the 3D printing industry. In this episode, I sit down with Killian Erickson, CEO of Bifrost Manufacturing, an...

  10. 3Degrees Discussions #155 - John Barnes - Additive Nexus

    3Degrees Discussions – Ep. 155 | John Barnes (Additive Nexus) From South Bend, Indiana—welcome to 3Degrees Discussions. I’m your host, Mike Vasquez. This show digs into the stories behind the innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders shaping the 3D printing industry. About this episode My guest is...

  11. 3Degrees Discussions #154-Sabina Kumar-Eaton

    From South Bend, Indiana, welcome to 3Degrees Discussions, a podcast devoted to sharing the stories behind the innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders in the 3D printing industry. In this episode, host Mike Vasquez sits down with Sabina Kumar, Lead Additive Engineer at Eaton. Sabina brings a deep...

  12. 3Degrees Discussions #153 Aaron Chow - Vixiv

    Aaron Chow | AI, Lattices & the Future of 3D Printing Design | 3Degrees Discussions Podcast In this episode, Mike Vasquez sits down with Aaron Chow, co-founder and CEO of Vixiv, a Cincinnati-based startup revolutionizing the way engineers design and test 3D-printed parts. With deep experience in...

  13. 3Degrees Discussions #152-Pawel Slusarczyk

    From South Bend, Indiana – welcome to 3Degrees Discussions. I’m your host, Mike Vasquez. In this episode, I’m joined by Paweł Slusarczyk, a leading writer, analyst, and consultant in the 3D printing and Additive Manufacturing industry. Paweł is known for reshaping the AM narrative in...

  14. 3Degrees Discussions #151-Michael Molitch-Hou -ASTM AM COE

    🎙️ Welcome to 3Degrees Discussions, a podcast from South Bend, Indiana, hosted by Mike Vasquez. In this episode, we’re joined by Michael Molitch-Hou, Content Strategy and Marketing Manager for Global Advanced Manufacturing Programs at ASTM International. Michael leads communications for the...

  15. 3Degrees Discussions #150 - Mike Vasquez - 3Degrees

    3Degrees Discussions | Episode 150 "The State of 3D Printing, AI, Tariffs — and Mike’s Favorite Movie" Guest Host: Caroline Vasquez For this special 150th episode, the mic gets turned on 3Degrees founder and CEO Mike Vasquez — with his wife, Caroline, leading the conversation. This wide-ranging...

  16. 3Degrees Discussions #149-Laurie Krupa - Clearlake Insights

    From South Bend, Indiana — welcome to 3Degrees Discussions! I’m your host, Mike Vasquez. This podcast dives into the stories behind the innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders shaping the future of the 3D Printing industry. In this episode, we sit down with Laurie Krupa, a seasoned sales leader…

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  17. 3Degrees Discussions #148 - Faisal Iqbal - Baker Hughes

    Welcome to 3Degrees Discussions, the podcast that brings you the stories behind the innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders shaping the 3D printing industry. Hosted by Mike Vasquez from South Bend, Indiana, we dive into the cutting-edge world of additive manufacturing. In this episode, we sit down...

  18. 3Degrees Discussions #147 - Harshil Goel - Dyndrite

    3Degrees Discussions is a podcast dedicated to exploring the stories behind the innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders in the 3D printing industry. Hosted by Mike Vasquez from South Bend, Indiana, each episode dives into groundbreaking advancements, industry challenges, and the people shaping the...

  19. 3Degrees Discussions #146-Elissa Ross - Metafold

    That was Elissa Ross. Elissa has been working at the intersection of mathematics and manufacturing for the last 15 years. She’s the CEO of Metafold where they’ve created design and engineering software for additive manufacturing. Their team builds ultra-robust, geometric infrastructure for 3D...

  20. 3Degrees Discussions #145 - Nick Sonnentag - Sunnyday Technologies

    That was Nick Sonnentag. Nick founded Sunnyday Technologies in 2023 and converted his basement workshop into a fully-functioning concrete additive manufacturing lab where he works several nights a week to test, create, and modify binder systems for 3D printing. Nick currently works at Oshkosh...

  21. 3Degrees Discussions #144 - Prof Mohammad Elahinia - University of Toledo

    That was Mohammad Elahinia. Mohammed is currently serving as Interim Dean of the College of Engineering, was most recently the Chair and a Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering (MIME). He serves as Director of the Dynamic and Smart Systems Laboratory…

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  22. 3Degrees Discussions #143 - Mohsen Taheri Andani - Texas A&M

    That was Mohsen Taheri Andani. Mohsen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University, with a courtesy appointment in Materials Science & Engineering. He received his Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan in 2022 under...

  23. 3Degrees Discussions #142 - Jack Veldman - Surestep

    More info: www.3degreescompany.com Quick recap In the meeting, Mike and Jack discussed a new series of interviews highlighting professionals in various fields. The first interviewee, Jack, detailed his career path in 3D printing and custom orthotics at Sure Step, a company founded by his father....

  24. 3Degrees Discussions #141 - Andy Davis - Barnes Global Advisors

    That was Andy Davis. Andy spent most of his 19 years with the Army working in and around manufacturing technology and the defense industrial base. In his role with the Department of Defense (DoD), Andy was part of the team that responded to the White House call to establish the Manufacturing USA...

  25. 3Degrees Discussions #140 - Matt Donovan - AM Expert

    That was Matt Donovan. Matt has had a long and successful career in the Additive Manufacturing sector going back to the early days of the technology. He started his career as a Manufacturing Engineering and he shares his story today on the winding paths he’s taken in the world of 3D Printing....

  26. 3Degrees Discussions #139 - Sarah Jordan - Skuld

    That was Sarah Jordan. Sarah is a metallurgical engineer and materials scientist who is passionate about solving problems, process improvement, and process efficiency. She has worked in metal additive manufacturing (3D printing) since 2015. Sarah is currently focused on developing a new hybrid...

  27. 3Degrees Discussions #138 - Steven Szymeczek

    That was Steven Szymeczek. Steven is a mechanical engineer with more than 12 years of experience across aerospace, oil & gas, consumer, and medical device industries. His broad areas of expertise include product development, engineering, and implementing design for traditional & Additive...

  28. 3Degrees Discussions #137 - Jordan Weston - AMUG

    That was Jordan Weston. Jordan is now a full time employee with the Additive Manufacturing Users Group conference having previously spent a number of years supporting and leading AM efforts at the Milwaukee School of Engineering Before we get started head over to www.3degreescompany.com and...

  29. 3Degrees Discussions #136 - Dr. Bill Frazier - Pilgrim Consulting

    Dr. Frazier founded Pilgrim Consulting LLC following a successful 39 year long career within the Department of the Navy. Upon retiring, he held the positions of “The Navy Senior Scientist for Materials Engineering,” and “The Chief Scientist for the Air Vehicle Department” at the Naval Air Systems...

  30. 3Degrees Discussions #135 - Tali Rosman

    That was Tali Rosman. Tali is a recognized business leader in the AM space having worked on multiple deals through out the sector. In today’s episode she shares her career journey with stops along the way at Stratasys and Xerox. Before we get started head over to www.3degreescompany.com and...

  31. 3Degrees Discussions #134 - Faith Oehlerking - Beehive Industries

    That was Faith Oehlerking. She’s works in Manufacturing Programs for Beehive Industries. Her experience has been working in the aviation and additive manufacturing industry with a focus in Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF). She has a bachelor of science degree focused in Metallurgical and Materials...

  32. 3Degrees Discussions #133 - Janet Dickinson - Endeavour3D

    That was Janet Dickinson. She is the CRO at Endeavor 3D. They have built a contract manufacturing business from the ground up and she joins the show today to talk about that journey and the challenges the team has overcome to make a successful business in AM. Before we get started head over to...

  33. 3Degrees Discussions #132 - Amy Alexander - Mayo Clinic

    That was Amy Alexander. Amy is a Unit Head of Biomechanical Development & Applied Computational Engineering at the Mayo Clinic Division of Engineering. She joins the show today to share her journey in additive manufacturing and its impact on the medical sector. Before we get started head over to...

  34. 3Degrees Discussions #131 - David Scannapieco - NSL Analytical

    That was David Scannapieco. David is the Scientific Development Management Manager at NSL Analytical. David Experienced Researcher with an interest in mechanical characterization, reliability testing of materials, and the development of novel metallic materials through additive manufacturing…

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  35. 3Degrees Discussions #130 - Abdalla Nassar - John Deere

    That was Abdalla Nassar. Abdalla is Expert in Advanced & Additive Manufacturing with a decade of experience developing & leading cross-disciplinary R&D Programs spanning MRL and TRL Levels. Abdalla spent a number of years as a professor at Penn State and is now the Enterprise Additive…

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  36. 3Degrees Discussions #129 - Jeff Grabowski - QuesTek

    That was Jeff Grabowski. Jeff is recognized as an international thought leader in advanced materials design and commercialization across key industries, including space, aerospace, medical device, automotive, high performance racing, energy, consumer electronics and others. In his current role as...

  37. 3Degrees Discussions #128 - Niall O'Dowd - Phase3D

    That was Niall O’Dowd. Niall is the founder of Phase3D a company providing solutions for part monitoring and process control for additive manufacturing. Nial completed his PhD in Structural Engineering from University of California San Diego. Before we get started head over to...

  38. 3Degrees Discussions #127 - Yash Parikh - EOS

    That was Yash Parikh. Yash is a process engineering consultant at EOS North America. In this role, his primary responsibility is to provide guidance and support to EOS consumers in effectively implementing AM technology within their organizations. Before we get started head over to...

  39. 3Degrees Discussions #126 - ImplementAM

    That was David Tucker and Kristin Mulherin. Combined these two have years of AM experience and over the past several months have worked together to create the ImplmentAM workshop series across the country. This episode features the story of how these workshops came to be and the gap they saw in…

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  40. 3Degrees Discussions #125 - Emil Johansson - Adaxis

    Emil Johansson is the CPO and co-founder of the French-Swedish startup ADAXIS. ADAXIS is building software with the aim to revolutionize the manufacturing industry by making it effortless to use robotic arms as flexible 3D printers for plastics, composites, metals, and concrete parts. Their…

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  41. 3Degrees Discussions #124 - John Middendorf - OSU CDME

    John Middendorf is highly regarded in the additive manufacturing (AM) industry, with expertise in development of AM machines and unique capabilities, such as multimaterial laser powder bed fusion (LPBF), hybrid additive/subtractive LPBF, and advanced in situ sensing. He most recently served as...

  42. 3Degrees Discussions #123 - Patrick Kuballa - Tiger Coatings

    That was Patrick Kuballa. Patrick is a senior formulator for Tiger Coatings in Austria. He has spent the last several years developing, testing, and commercializing new polymers for Additive manufacturing in both the laser powder bed fusion space as well as the composites industry. Before we get...

  43. 3Degrees Discussions #122 - Ryan Hayford - Hayford Consulting

    That was Ryan Hayford. Ryan is a marketing and business development expert in the AM industry. With over a decade of experience working with major hardware, software, materials, and service organizations, Ryan is constantly involved in a wide variety of projects and currently offers contract...

  44. 3Degrees Discussions #121 - Robert Higham - AMS, LT

    That was Robert Higham. Robert launched Additive Manufacturing Solutions Ltd. (AMS) in 2017. He is a Chartered Engineer and has experience across academia, motorsport, space and aerospace. Robert was responsible for qualification of materials, processes and parts produced by additive…

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  45. 3Degrees Discussions #120 - Sarat Babu

    Sarat Babu is an expert in combining materials science and design when it comes at Additive Manufacturing. We actually met back in the 2010s while we were both in the UK and he was working on his company Betatype. He’s got great insights and perspectives on the industry and where it is going....

  46. 3Degrees Discussions #119 - Elizabeth Henry - Henry General Strategies

    Elizabeth Henry is the founder of Henry General Strategies a consulting firm focused on strategies for the business side of scaling emerging technologies – like additive manufacturing -to reach industrial manufacturing scale. Rooted in strategic communications, Liz brings nearly twenty years of...

  47. 3Degrees Discussions #118 - Jeph Ruppert - 3D Systems

    From Chicago welcome to 3Degrees Discussions. I’m your host Mike Vasquez. This is a podcast devoted to the stories behind the innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders in the 3D Printing industry. That was Jeph Ruppert. Jeph is a director with 3D Systems’ Application Innovation Group (AIG) – a team...

  48. 3Degrees Discussions #117 - LJ Holmes - Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

    That was LJ Holmes. LJ is the Executive Director of Advanced Manufacturing at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. LJ has many years of Additive Manufacturing experience including time in the Army Research Lab. He continues to be active in maturing defense-related manufacturing…

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  49. 3Degrees Discussions #116 - Anthony Mott - Wabtec

    That was Anthony Mott is an Additive Manufacturing leader at Wabtec. Currently, he and is team are depoloying AM solutions to the rail industry. Anthony is a Penn State grade and throughout his AM career has spent time at RP+M as well as GE. Before we get started head over to...

  50. 3Degrees Discussions #115 - David Leigh

    David Leigh has been involved in the 3D Printing space for over 30 years. His background in materials started him down the path of AM first through his work at DTM and ultimately the founding, growth and sale of Harvest Technologies (an early SLS service bureau). From there he has spent time at...

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Dr. Mike Vasquez is a 3D Printing expert specializing in pushing the boundaries of advanced 3D printing technology. He is the Founder and CEO of 3Degrees, a Chicago-based consulting company focused on helping organizations maximize their investment in the technology. Over the past decade he has worked side-by-side with some of the top machine manufacturers, material producers and end users in the industry, consulting with them to identify novel applications, test new materials and develop frameworks to maximize R&D efficiency and boost ROI.Based on insights gleaned from the consulting, Mike has spun out two additional organizations. First, a software company called TraceAM with the mission to help manufacturers organize and analyze their 3D Printing digital data. In the last year, they have worked with customers such as Air Force Research Lab, Renishaw, Ohio State University and Fabrisonic. The second organization, AMx or Advanced Manufacturing Experience, was created by Mike to offer

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