Jacob Rindler is the lead additive manufacturing engineer at The Ohio State University’s Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence (CDME). Before joining the Ohio State team, Jacob developed AM and advanced metals technologies at both Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems and Boeing Research and Technology. 

Jacob attended The Ohio State University, where he holds a bachelor’s degree in welding engineering. 

Ohio State Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence - https://cdme.osu.edu/equipment/additive-manufacturing

Jacob Rindler - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobrindler/

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3Degrees Discussions #52 - Jacob Rindler - Ohio State University

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 2024—challenging assumptions, exposing what others often leave unsaid, and cutting through the hype.

He runs The 3D Printing War Journal, contributes to top publications, and has authored thousands of pieces on 3D printing. Beyond his writing, Paweł is a trusted connector, helping companies grow, build partnerships, and access insider knowledge across the AM landscape.

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3Degrees Discussions #152-Pawel Slusarczyk

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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 an on-ramp for new workers from disadvantaged regions looking to enter the field of Advanced Manufacturing.  A voluntary effort designed to give back to the industry and community, the pilot course was run in the West Side of Chicago and with support from America Makes and West Side Forward. In 2022, AMx is hoping to secure funding to branch out to multiple cities and regions. 

He completed his PhD in Additive Manufacturing at Loughborough University and received both his Bachelors and Masters from MIT in Materials Science and Engineering. Mike is regularly asked to speak as an expert on the topic of 3D Printing and has given talks at SxSW, the National Association of Attorneys General annual meeting and numerous industry conferences. Mike is the host of 3Degrees Discussions, a weekly podcast where he speaks with the innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders in the 3D Printing industry. Currently the show has over 89 episodes including interviews from leaders at NASA, Ford and Boeing.

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