Education, Investment, and the Additive Workforce with America Makes

In the second part of this two-part episode series of the Additive Snack Podcast, host Fabian welcomes Dr. Edward Herderick, Director of Education and Workforce Development at America Makes, to discuss the maturation of additive manufacturing. They delve into the evolution of the technology, its impact on the industry, and the importance of specialized education to foster a capable workforce. Dr. Herderick shares insights on the integration of creative and engineering disciplines, the need for hands-on experience, and the role of the investment community in driving the industry's growth. The conversation also touches on the significance of industry partnerships in reshaping education, making additive manufacturing more accessible, and preparing the next generation of skilled professionals. 01:33 The Evolution of Additive Manufacturing 02:12 Integration of Art and Engineering 05:00 Specialization in Additive Manufacturing 08:44 Industry Trends and Workforce Development 15:25 Additive Manufacturing in Education 39:50 Hands-On Experience and T-Shaped Expertise 50:55 Investment and Market Segmentation ____________________ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/eosgmbh?sub_c... Follow us: LinkedIn:   / eos   Twitter:   / eos3dprinting   Instagram:   / eos3dprinting   ____________________ Imprint: https://www.eos.info/en/footer/imprint Privacy Policy: https://www.eos.info/en/footer/privac... ____________________