Tom Costabile and Jay Flores met with Jason Lopes - 3D printing expert and special effects pioneer. From humble beginnings as an aspiring pro-skateboarder to leading effects teams working on Hollywood blockbusters, Jason’s career journey is as unconventional as it gets!   

00:00 Show opening

00:44 Welcome to the show with Jay Flores and Tom Costabile

1:21 Guest introduction - Jason Lopes, 3D printing expert and special effects pioneer

1:53 Jason describes his early career journey
 
7:07 Jason provides his perspective on why teamwork is so vital to supporting innovation

9:45 Jason details his transition from working at Stan Winston Studios to Legacy Effects

15:45 Tom asks Jason to provide some insights on the future of AI

23:25 Tom and Jason share their affinity for certain 3D printers
 
27:00 Jay asks Jason to give his advice for those still searching for what they want to do with their careers

30:33 Thank yous and goodbyes

Uncoventional Engineering Episode 23: “3D Printing and Blazing Your Own Trail” with Jason Lopes

ASME's Executive Director/CEO Tom Costabile welcomes guests from across the world of mechanical engineering to discover the interesting and unconventional ways they are using their skills to advance engineering for the benefit of humanity.

New tracks tagged ##engineering #3dprinting #additivemanufacturing #specialeffects #stem #mechanicalengineering