On this episode of the Additive Insight podcast, we're joined by Janet Dickinson, the Chief Operating Officer of Endeavor 3D. 

Founded in 2020, Endeavor 3D is a contract manufacturer that, through its use of AM, specialises in product design, prototyping and production. 

Enabling volume production with additive manufacturing technology is the company’s core motivation and throughout today’s conversation, Dickinson explains what it takes to make that a reality. 

She provides insight on Endeavor’s use of HP Multi Jet Fusion and Materialise’s CO-AM technology, while also detailing the company’s utilisation  of data and analytics to build a robust manufacturing platform. 

Dickinson also shares her assessment of the current capabilities of AM, and tells us what we can expect from Endeavor moving forward. 

#236 Endeavor 3D COO Janet Dickinson on enabling volume production with AM

The Downtime explores trends in marketing to engineers. Your co-hosts Sarah Wynn and Sheri Kasprzak chat with Patrick Lynch, WTWH Media senior vice president of sales and strategy, and head of the Content Studio. Stay tuned as the dynamic duo describe various manufacturing trends as horror movies!

The Downtime | Episode 25: Trendsetters

This is an interview between Cloudwater's Paul Jones, Tom Upton (Farm Manager) from Hukins Hops, and David Deacon (previously of Hop Engineering, Kent) recorded at Hukins Hops in St Michaels, Tenterden, Kent. 

The three discuss the current state of the UK's hop growing industry, including historical highs, contemporary issues, and opportunities for improving the future of the UK hop industry.

Hukins Interview with Dave and Tom

From escaping Vietnam as a refugee to becoming vice president of global front-end procurement at Micron Technology, Thy Tran has lived a story defined by resilience and purpose. 

In this episode, FY26 SWE President Inaas Darrat sits down with Thy to discuss her extraordinary path to earning 13 patents, leading global teams, and embracing new challenges in business and leadership.

Hear Thy’s reflections on giving back, balancing engineering with art and entrepreneurship, and embracing your story.

Don’t miss Thy’s upcoming keynote at WE25, the world’s largest conference for women and allies in engineering, which takes place Oct. 23-25 in New Orleans: we25.swe.org 

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Ep 337: Dreaming Big and Giving Back With Thy Tran of Micron Technology

This episode is sponsored by Draper.

How do you know when it’s the right moment to make a career change? In this episode, Maureen Masiulis, director of space sensing, domain awareness, and control at Draper and acting vice president and general manager of Draper’s Space Systems Business Unit, shares her STEM journey from robotics in middle school to leadership roles in the aerospace and defense industries. 

In conversation with host Sam East, she reflects on the pivotal moments when she had to decide whether to move on and details how her volunteer experiences within SWE shaped her leadership skills.

Hear how Maureen balances career growth with family and personal priorities and why Draper’s nonprofit model and programs like Draper Scholars make it a unique place for engineers to grow their careers.

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Ep 338: Knowing When It’s Time to Move On With Maureen Masiulis of Draper

Bret Weiss, president and CEO of WSB, talks to F&C reporter Brian Johnson. Weiss talks about the company’s growth, the outlook for infrastructure projects in the Twin Cities and beyond, and other topics. 

Interview: Bret Weiss, president and CEO, WSB

The Downtime co-hosts Sarah Wynn and Sheri Kasprzak revisit Pack Expo in Las Vegas! Sarah is in the hot seat as Sheri interviews her about what she saw, the latest trends, and all the packaging goodness from the show floor. Don't miss it!

The Downtime | Episode 26: Unpacking Pack Expo

He had no intention of becoming an entrepreneur. She chose Duke explicitly for the chance to pursue a start-up. His company just became cashflow-positive. She’s already on her second after a $100 million success story. Both have words of wisdom for PhD students looking to follow in their footsteps. Listen in on their conversation.

PhD to CEO: Insights into Making the Leap

CHOPPA ON MY POPPA

What is it like to navigate STEM while living with a visible or invisible disability?

In this episode, Haylee Mota, a recent engineering graduate who is blind, shares how she found her path to aerospace through robotics, hands-on research, and self-advocacy — overcoming barriers like inaccessible course materials. 

Angelie Vincent, a mid-career aerospace engineer living with autism, diabetes, and celiac disease, reflects on lessons learned from a late diagnosis, masking in the workplace, and the power of mentorship.

In conversation with Jenevieve Surkin, lead of SWE’s DisAbility Inclusion Affinity Group (DIAG), hear how universities and workplaces can do better and why requesting accommodations is about creating equal access and opportunity.

DIAG was formed to build a supportive, safe community for differently abled/disabled engineers, caregivers, and allies to network and develop themselves professionally. Get involved and find out about upcoming events at sites.swe.org/diag/.

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The Society of Women Engineers is a powerful, global force uniting 50,000 members of all genders spanning 85 countries. We are the world’s largest advocate and catalyst for change for women in engineering and technology. To join and access all the exclusive benefits to elevate your professional journey, visit membership.swe.org. 

Ep 339: Stories of Visible and Invisible Disabilities in Engineering

This episode is sponsored by Resideo.

In this episode, two engineers share how curiosity, empathy, and innovation shape their work creating smart home technologies.

Helen Meza, systems integration lead engineer at Resideo, shares her inspiring path from Peru to the U.S. and discusses how she leads global teams with empathy and adaptability. 

Kyra Neal, mechanical design engineer at Resideo, reflects on how she went from designing 3D printers to designing thermostats and dehumidifiers that make tangible differences in people’s lives — and how curiosity played a role in her STEM career.

In conversation with Larry Guthrie, director of content strategy at SWE, hear Helen’s insights on incorporating cultural awareness into leadership, Kyra’s lessons on finding growth through every challenge, and how Resideo fosters an environment where engineers can make an impact.

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The Society of Women Engineers is a powerful, global force uniting 50,000 members of all genders spanning 85 countries. We are the world’s largest advocate and catalyst for change for women in engineering and technology. To join and access all the exclusive benefits to elevate your professional journey, visit membership.swe.org. 


Ep 340: Engineering Comfort, Safety, and Growth: Women at Resideo

Quinton Smith's 3D approach to stem cell engineering could revolutionize how we test drugs and do organ transplants. Learn about his innovative approach and why Popular Science named him a top 10 scientist on the cusp of changing the world in 2023. 

Quinton Smith - 3D Stem Cell Engineering

David Kisailus is turning urine into medical-grade material for bone and teeth implants and water purification. Learn how Kisailus is making bone implants more affordable through this new process of producing calcium phosphate from urea. 

From Flush to Future

When the power grid falters and the world’s servers thirst for more, engineers turn skyward — not for inspiration, but for fuel. Engines on the Ground tells the story of old jet turbines reborn beneath the glow of A.I. racks, a haunting blend of nostalgia and invention. It’s about how progress feeds on the past, and how even the machines that once carried us through the clouds still have work to do — keeping the future alive, one spin at a time. 


Verse 1
In a hangar of the past, where silver wings once soared,
A jet sits still in silence, its flying days ignored.
But someone saw a spark there, a power still to find -
They lit the flame again and left the runway far behind.

Pre-Chorus
When the grid grows weak, when the lights burn thin,
They lift a turbine from the sky and plug the future in.

Chorus
Engines on the ground, turning air to light,
From runway dust to data bays, they fire through the night.
Old wings feed the hunger of A.I.'s rise,
Engines on the ground, powering the wired skies.

Verse 2
There's a shortage on the circuit, a hunger in the code,
And every bit and byte now needs a stronger load.
So we wake the ghosts of thunder, and give them one more spin,
Old engines breathe again to keep the network's pulse within.

Pre-Chorus
No more waiting on the grid, no more slowing down,
The turbines hum their second life beneath the data town.

Chorus
Engines on the ground, turning air to light,
From runway dust to data bays, they fire through the night.
Old wings feed the hunger of A.I.'s rise,
Engines on the ground, powering the wired skies.

Bridge
They once carried human hearts across the endless blue,
Now they power up the minds that dream what we once flew.
From the roar above the clouds to the hum below the floor,
The flight goes on forever, just in a different war.

Chorus (final)
Engines on the ground, turning air to light,
Where once they chased the morning, now they chase the byte.
Old wings feed the hunger of A.I.'s rise,
Engines on the ground, powering the wired skies.

Outro
The jet age never ended, it just changed its sound -
Still flying through the future, engines on the ground.

Engines on the Ground

Originally uploaded September 19, reloaded October 4th.
Wednesday, September 17th, MBN was on the road to Detroit for CAR - the Center for Automotive Research's  60th annual Management Briefing Seminars. The event moved from The Grand Traverse Resort & Spa to Michigan Central the refurbished railroad hub in the city.

This interview was with Javad Baqersad, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering Interim Department Head, Kettering University, Flint, Michigan.

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Overview of CAR MBS & 2025 Edition:

The Center for Automotive Research (CAR) returns with its flagship Management Briefing Seminars (MBS) 2025, scheduled for September 15–17 in Detroit, hosted in the iconic Michigan Central Station. This relocation signals a bold renewal, marrying automotive heritage with forward-looking mobility innovation.
The MBS platform is built to convene leaders across original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), suppliers, mobility services, government, and infrastructure, enabling connection at the nexus of policy, technology, and business strategy.

CAR’s 2025 tagline—“a new era, a new home”—underscores the intent to redefine expectation. MBS is positioning itself not merely as an industry conference, but as a decision-making engine: the place where executives, strategists, and policymakers gather to debate the future of mobility under one roof.

Content will explore major disruptions in the sector: electrification, autonomous systems, infrastructure, regulatory reform, and sustainable business models. Panel sessions and keynotes will examine how shifting global competition, supply chain sovereignty, and policy uncertainty challenge legacy businesses — and empower new entrants.

The agenda promises curated sessions across themes: policy and regulation, technology foresight, industry transformation, and strategic planning. CAR will deliver resources through the Whova app and partner portals — slides, video, and supplemental materials — ensuring attendees can revisit content long after the event.

Selecting Detroit and Michigan Central Station is deeply symbolic. It reflects a belief in returning to the roots of American mobility while leaning into reinvention. The venue choice embodies the tension the industry faces: honoring legacy while disrupting its own foundations.

For businesses and stakeholders, MBS 2025 offers several tangible value propositions:

Policy Intelligence: gain insights into regulatory trends, infrastructure planning, and legislative shifts critical to mobility investments.

Strategic Exposure: thought leadership, scenario planning, and competitive benchmarking beyond daily operations.

Network Leverage: depth of access — from OEM C-suite to technology firms to government actors — opening doors for partnerships, investment, and collaboration.

Content Longevity: recorded keynotes, slides, and materials will endure, making MBS a reference resource, not just a live event.

Ecosystem Alignment: bringing together fragmented actors in mobility to foster alignment around standards, strategy, and shared goals.

Challenges remain. The agenda is still in flux, meaning attendees must remain adaptable. Logistics of Detroit, legacy industry expectations, and maintaining inclusion for smaller firms will require careful curation and execution by CAR.

In short, MBS 2025 aims to be more than a conference — it wants to be a turning point in mobility strategy. By marrying Detroit’s symbolism with future-forward content, CAR seeks to reset how the auto/ mobility ecosystem convenes, defines direction, and collectively moves forward in an era of rapid transformation.

MBN On The Road | Javad Baqersad, Ph.D. Kettering U. - CAR - 60th Management Briefing Seminars

Nothing says Halloween quite like candy! In this week's episode of The Downtime, your co-hosts Sarah Wynn and Sheri Kasprzak interview the Conveyor Cougar, Cathy Rinne, co-founder of Flex-Line Automation. And stick around as Cathy plays out Convey or Slay game!

The Downtime | Episode 27: Taking Candy from Strangers

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In this chilling Halloween episode of The Downtime, your co-hosts Sarah Wynn and Sheri Kasprzak interview Jordan Stroud, inside sales representative with Fallas Automation. Does Halloween candy have special considerations on the production line? Find out!

The Downtime | Episode 28: The Downtime of the Dead

In honor of National Native American Heritage Month, SWE CEO and Executive Director Karen Horting sits down with Sarah EchoHawk, president and CEO of Advancing Indigenous People in STEM (AISES), to discuss visibility, allyship, and access for Indigenous engineers.

Sarah shares her family’s deep legacy of public service, the role of tribal colleges in reclaiming education, and how Indigenous knowledge systems — from fire science to environmental stewardship — can help solve global challenges.

Plus, hear how employers, educators, and organizations like SWE can strengthen partnerships with AISES to ensure Indigenous voices are included in the future of STEM.

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Ep 341: Indigenous Voices in STEM: A Conversation With Sarah EchoHawk, AISES President

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Welcome to Diverse, a podcast by the Society of Women Engineers. SWE gives women engineers a unique place and voice within the engineering community. On Diverse, we highlight incredible thought leaders and personalities in the STEM community and discover who they are at home, at work and in between.

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Welcome to Additive Insight, the original additive manufacturing industry podcast, your source for news, interviews and comment on the latest 3D printing and AM intelligence, brought to you by the TCT content team.

A podcast from Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering, dedicated to the ingenious ways that engineers are solving society's toughest problems

Beyond the Skyline is a podcast from Finance & Commerce newspaper about economic development, commercial real estate and construction in Minnesota. Above all, it’s a show about what’s next, creativity and the innovation in technology that are changing how we work and shaping the future of business throughout Minnesota.

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