Born To Design - SOLIDWORKS Podcast
by SOLIDWORKS
Born to Design takes you inside the most fascinating stories coming out of the design and manufacturing world. The surprising backstories of amazing creators. Harrowing near-failures that became overnight successes. Uplifting examples of the many ways our community is changing the world for the better. Presented by SOLIDWORKS, Born to Design is a podcast for dreamers, designers, and creators of all kinds.
Episodes
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SPRED - Mansoura - SE01EP03
What does it take to grow a SOLIDWORKS user group from a handful of people in a room to one of the most energetic SOLIDWORKS communities in the region? In this episode, I’m joined by Ahmed Abdelnasser & Ahmed Mohamed M. Said, the dynamic duo, the two incredible leaders of the Mansoura SOLIDWORKS...
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SPRED - Where AI Meets Real-World CAD
Johnny Harrison discusses the practical application of AI in mechanical engineering and product design. AI Integration Design Application In the context of 3D modeling, Johnny suggests that AI could eventually automate repetitive tasks like creating O-ring grooves or suggesting bolting...
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SPRED Podcast - Beyond the Machine
SOLIDWORKS is Everywhere: Think SOLIDWORKS is just for big machines and airplanes? Think again! Kirby shares some cool stories about unexpected creations, from cosplay props and video game replicas to iconic items from movies - all crafted by talented SOLIDWORKS users you'll want to know about!...
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55 - From 0 to 65 in 3 Seconds
Tim Huntzinger, founder of XOTO (pronounced ex-OH-toe), has always been passionate about riding motorcycles. However, as anyone who has ridden on two wheels can testify, cornering on wet, sandy or unstable roads can be very challenging. Three wheeled trikes may be more stable but they are slow…
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54- Three is a Magic Number [with Abhijit Bansod]
There are more than 10 million street vendors in India. Many rely on a bicycle or push cart to transport their goods to market. New Born to Design podcast with Abhijit Bansod, founder of Studio ABD, a design studio dedicated to creating goods based on the concept of “Indian” design, including a...
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52- Engineering a Greener, Healthier and Eco-friendly Lawn
Interview with Ali Sabti, founder of Oto Lawn, a developer of environmentally sustainable irrigation systems. Ali’s “journey” began at a very young age. While still in grade school, the insatiably curious and clever young Ali learned to code and built his school’s first website. His…
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51- Building sustainable homes while reducing the worlds housing crisis
While we seek to forge our own paths in life, our families and upbringing, whether we are aware or not, often play a major role in the choices we make and the directions we take. Today I’m speaking with Vamsi Kotla who began his journey in pursuit of a master’s degree in Computer Science at the...
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50 - From Economics to Engineering
Philipp Glonner began his education as an economics major but soon realized that his destiny was not with the study of production, distribution or the consumption of goods and services. His true calling, nurtured by time spent working on performance vehicles with his late father, was engineering....
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49- Innovation, Hard work, and a bit of Duct Tape
Interview with Heath Tims, an Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and a Professor for Mechanical Engineering in the College of Engineering and Science at Louisiana Tech University. Heath believes in a hands-on AND in-class approach to teaching engineering students. He is also involved in a...
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48- One Man, One Mission: to expand the South American SOLIDWORKS Community
Interview with Jose Saldana, an engineering manager by day, but in his free time he serves as a SWUGN group leader on the U.S. West coast, as well Central and South America. Jose has a passion for expanding design and innovation to South America, and helping out organizations there. Jose shares...
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47- Teaching Future Engineers through Hands-on Learning
We know that engineers are hands-on learners, and it’s great to see that some engineers, such as Heather Dawe-Rose, spending time teaching those future engineers. Heather works for SOLIDWORKS Reseller TriMech, but she is best known for her work with student outreach programs, teaching future...
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46- User Group Leader Shares How to Turn Challenges to Strengths
Joe Lance is a very well-known and integral figure in the SOLIDWORKS community, so I was overdue to interview him, and found the opportunity to sit down with him at 3DEXPERIENCE World. Joe is the leader of the Houston SOLIDWORKS User Group, a SOLIDWORKS Champion, and has been a mentor to…
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45- What Would it Feel Like to Be a Giant?
Jonathan Tippet didn’t just ask the question, “What would it feel like to be a giant?” he decided to answer the question and build a full-scale Exoskeleton, which he named Exosapien, and he is not done. He has already started building the second version. Jonathan explains where his inspiration…
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44- Machines Building Machines
Jens (Yens) Dyvik is an industrial designer and Fab Lab founder who has traveled the world for the past two years, visiting Fab Labs all over the globe. Jens has designed a CNC machine that can build another CNC machine. Yes, you read that right. Doing so enables Fab Labs to get up and running...
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Simulation Expert Shares His Sectets
Interview with Bob Johnson, an analyst with over 40 years of experience with design analysis and is an expert on all things related to simulation. Bob is also a key member of the SIMULIA community. Bob shares his advice, knowledge and years of experience on the advancements to analysis software.
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42- 3D Printing Expert Shares Tips on Getting Started
Interview with Kirby Downey, a designer, Maker, builder, community leader, 3D Printing expert, AND a key member of the SOLIDWORKS community. Kirby shares his advice and knowledge on getting started in 3D printing, along with many tips and insights for Makers, DIY'ers, and hobbyists.
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41- What Does Good Design Sound Like?
Listen in to an interview with Halewijn Stikvoort, a designer, an acoustics engineer, and a key member of the SOLIDWORKS community. Halewijn shares his thoughts on finding your engineering passion, which, for him, was acoustics.
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40- Merging Humans and Technology
Kate Reed is a designer, inventor, maker, mentor, and a key member of the SOLIDWORKS community. Kate is a leader in the study of and innovation for wearable technology, leveraging principles of nature to better connect humans and computers. Listen in as Kate discusses her fascinating research and...
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39- You Get What You Give (to and from the community) with Lauritz Berg
Interview with Lauritz Berg, a design engineer for Leisure Vans, who shares some great insights into tips and tricks and techniques for designing better through improved collaboration. Lauritz is an active member of the SOLIDWORKS User Forum community, asking questions and often providing helpful...
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38- Words of Wisdom from a 91 Year Old SOLIDWORKS User
Interview with 91 year old Johnnie Floyd, who still today uses SOLIDWORKS, and is STILL inventing. Johnnie has been inventing long before the advent of modern computers or CAD software, and holds several patents, and is still working on new ones. Johnnie has an enormous amount of wisdom to share...
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37- Hacking Engineering History with Integza
Interview with Joel Gomez who creates very engaging explanatory videos on topics around engineering, such as rockets, engines, and many other topics. He has a very large following, probably due to how hard he works at explaining engineering concepts, and building and solving engineering hurdles...
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36- How Understanding the Build Influences the Design
Interview with Gabe Corbett, who started his career in machining, but is now a consultant and the top SOLIDWORKS trainer on LinkedIn. He has had an interesting and diverse career with positions that include machine shop owner, product designer, teacher, user group leader, and design consultant....
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35- Creating Tomorrow’s Innovators
Interview with Ben Nuebel, who is a high school Engineering Technologies Teacher and Fab Lab Instructor, responsible for teaching many SOLIDWORKS student experts. Ben discusses the importance of finding an alternative to the traditional classroom environment, one with more hands-on skills…
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34- Thinking Outside the Box-Camper
Interview with Jason Bontrager and Rob Miles, who both come from the camping industry. These two fascinating innovators created a revolutionary new camping solution from scratch, one that might change the way people commune with nature. Join us as they explain how they came up with their...
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33- Hands-on Teaching for the Next Generation of Engineers
Interview with Melissa Ahmed and Greg Beddoe, two bright design engineers who happen to also be SOLIDWORKS Champions. They share a passion for STEM and spend HALF of their time promoting it to schools in the UK by teaching it though hands-on learning opportunities with STEM Activity Days. Listen…
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32- Its Not Just About Design
Interview with MetalQuest CEO, Scott Harms, and COO, Scott Volk. We talk about innovation in manufacturing, and the many misconceptions around what manufacturing is today. Manufacturing is one of the largest growing high-tech industries with many opportunities and great careers.
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Choppers, Machining, and Community
Interview with Jason Pohl, who you may know as the product designer for the popular television show, “American Chopper.” Jason is a very outgoing and passionate advocate for Product Design, and he shares a lot about his experience, mentorship and building the product design community. Listen as...
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Young Entrepreneurs Making a Difference
Interview with Lucas Crupi, who became the youngest Certified SOLIDWORKS Expert, when he passed his exam at only 15 years old. Lucas a mentor and ambassador for STEM, with a lot of wisdom for a 16 year old.
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Turning Your Passion Into Your Job
Eric Haddad is a designer, but also a part-time hobbyist who started his own venture…3DAeroventures (the hobby) along with his own design business, Dimensional Fidelity. Listen as Eric shares some advice about chasing your dreams and doing what you love, and how to turn this dream into your job…
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How to Go from Product Designer to Business Owner
Marc McCauley & Jesse Hahne, are the founders of the Center for Advanced Design, who share some insights into how to start and run a successful design business. They also discuss their relationship with Mike Schultz, a pareathlete who they worked with on the design of a high-end prosthetic leg…
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BioMechatronics: Designing Next-Level Robotics for Humans
Dr. Matt Carney received a PhD in Biometrics Engineering from MIT, and is a designer and entrepreneur as well. Listen in as Matt discusses the technology and exciting advancements in designing the next level robotics. He is dedicated to creating superior bionic legs that perform better than…
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Learn the Keys to Kick-Start Your Business with Charles Adler
Learn the Keys to Kick-Start your business with Charles Adler, Founder of Kickstarter, designer and entrepreneur. Charles discusses the keys to taking a great idea to market, including tips for effectively communicating new ideas.
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Blast Off With Sam Rogers
Sam Rogers, additive design lead at Gravity Industries, known for making the five-turbo, jet engine-powered jet suit. Listen as Sam discusses the exciting beginnings of designing a Jet suit, his first time flying it, new technology and how additive design technologies allowed them to design...
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Giving a Helping Hand to 1 Million
Interview with Michael Mendonca, founder of the Ellen Meadows Prosthetic Hand Foundation, an organization that has given away over 50,000 prosthetic hands, but its goal is to reach 1 million of the 18 million in need around the world. I’m also talking with David Randle, a co-worker, who has been...
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Passion is the Fuel
Aidan Aird, a young entrepreneur, business owner, college student, and Guinness World Record holder. Aidan started an organization called STEM Kids Rock focused on igniting the passions of youth. Aidan is not only a creative designer and inventor, but a very passionate individual who has some…
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From Bits and Atoms to Fabrication [with Dr. Neil Gershenfeld]
Interview with Dr. Neil Gershenfeld, and several of his students about the future of design. Dr. Gershenfeld is a professor and Director of MIT's Center for Bits and Atoms where he is researching many incredible things, such as cell-by-cell development, nanotechnology, and community...
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Communication is the Key to Better Design
Eric Spurgeon is an inventor and entrepreneur who owns his own business. Perhaps above all he is a problem solver with some interesting ideas on best practices for solving a design problem, and how to solve a design problem quicker, which I believe you will enjoy hearing...
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How an 18 yr Old Ushering in the Next Generation of Creators
We often hear that high-tech companies are always worried about having enough engineers and that not enough young people today are interested in pursuing careers in technology. Not to worry, as there is one person working very hard to teach our next generation of engineers and creators. Danielle...
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Designing outside the box turns into HUGE wins [BattleBots]
Jonathan Schultz is an entrepreneur and the Team leader for the BattleBots team HUGE. Jonathan made a name for himself in 2018 when he created a revolutionary new fighting robot. Listen in to hear his advice for any designer who wants to step away from the norm.
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The Most Important Part of a Start-Up with Josh Aviv - Ep18
What's the most important part of a start-up? Meet Josh Aviv, the CEO of SparkCharge. Josh took his idea, which he started in college, and turned it into a quickly growing business. Josh has some great advice for any young entrepreneur, and it might surprise you what his keys to success are.
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Educating Engineers Outside of the Classroom Ep 17
Interview with Marie Planchard, which is a familiar name in our industry, as Marie spearheads the Education programs here at SOLIDWORKS, however, you may not know how involved she is in this growing community. Let’s listen in to Marie’s story to learn more about how this growing community has...
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Engineering Tips from the YouTube Engineer - Ep 16
Interview with Jeremy Fielding, who turned his interest for engineering into the creation of a successful YouTube Channel, which evolved into actual engineering jobs. He has a passion for teaching technology to his large YouTube channel audience as well as his own children. He has a lot of great...
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One Man’s Journey: from the NFL to Space with Leland Melvin of NASA - Ep15
Interview with Leland Melvin at SOLIDWORKS World 2019. Leland shares his incredible story from playing football in the NFL, to becoming a NASA astronaut and experiencing space travel. It’s an amazing journey, and Leland shares where his success came from.
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The Evolution of a Good Idea: from Concept to Company - Ep14
Braden Reiber is an inventor who stumbled upon an idea, which in turn turned into a better idea that then eventually evolved into a business: RemUV, a company that develops small devices that can clean water using the power of the sun. Braden shares his story of how he came up with his innovative...
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How One Teacher is Changing mindsets, One Student at a Time, with STEM - Ep13
Cesar Gutierrez is a teacher who is literally changing the futures of his students lives every day. Cesar is changing the mindset in his community by showing underprivileged students a future they could not have imagined is possible. It’s almost unbelievable what Cesar has done in his community…
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From Fighting Robots to Helpful Robots with Marc DeVidtz - Ep12
Show notes and Transcription: http://bit.ly/2U9a6yG Marc DeVidts is the Co-Founder and CTO of Double Robotics, who turned his passion for building robots into a career. Marc, as a teenager, loved designing and building fighting robots, and eventually created IceWave for BattleBots. Marc has a…
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Mentoring our future Entrepreneurs - Ep10
Interview with Shelly Gruenig (the mentor) and Derek Sanchez (the student, now mentor). Shelly started teaching her children robotics at home to prepare them for their future, but ended up mentoring thousands of students (like Derek) on not just robotics, but many skills needed to manage…
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How the User Forum Changed the Course of SOLIDWORKS Software - Ep9
I am talking to Rick Becker and Dennis Dohogne who started a movement on the SOLIDWORKS Forum that changed SOLIDWORKS applications. The Movement was simply called: One and Two, which came from the top two enhancement requests from users on the SolidWorks forum.
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A vision for creating better Prosthetics with Easton LaChappelle - Ep8
Interview with Easton LaChappelle, who as a young man had a vision of designing state-of-the-art prosthetic arms for children, which he started designing in his bedroom with a basic 3D printer as a teenager. You would not believe where this idea has taken him and who he has met along the way.…
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The Hardest Part Of Design with Grant Delgatty of URB-E - Ep7
Interview with Grant Delgatty who is the inventor of the URB-E, an educator, and designer. Grant has a very interesting background and some great advice for designers and entrepreneurs for any point in their career.
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Born to Design takes you inside the most fascinating stories coming out of the design and manufacturing world. The surprising backstories of amazing creators. Harrowing near-failures that became overnight successes. Uplifting examples of the many ways our community is changing the world for the better. Presented by SOLIDWORKS, Born to Design is a podcast for dreamers, designers, and creators of all kinds.
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