Best 3dprinting Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 318: DIY Record Lathe, 360 Degree LIDAR, and 3D Printing Innovation Lives! 1:02:00

4h ago1:02:00

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This week Elliot Williams was joined by fellow Europe-based Hackaday staffer Jenny List, to record the Hackaday Podcast as the dusk settled on a damp spring evening. On the agenda first was robotic sport, as a set of bipedal robots competed in a Chinese half-marathon. Our new Robot overlords may have to wait a while before they are fast enough chas…

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3D Printing Today #567 35:21

2d ago35:21

35:21

XL does something unexpected, Adaptive Cubic Vs Support Cubic Infill, Chinese are catching up to PolyjetBy Andy Cohen & Whitney Potter

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58 - The Postprocessing Episode 57:09

4d ago57:09

57:09

Postprocessing is a necessary part of the additive manufacturing (AM) workflow in almost every instance, because 3D printing alone rarely yields a finished part ready for use. Depending on the materials and processes they choose, AM adopters have to account for depowdering, curing, heat treat, cleaning, dyeing, tumbling, machining and many other po…

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Funding Your Dream Shop: Creative Ownership Strategies You Haven’t Heard Yet, 460 1:04:42

5d ago1:04:42

1:04:42

Dreaming of owning your own machine shop but hitting a wall when it comes to the money? You’re not alone—and you’re definitely not out of options. In this episode of MakingChips’ Machine Shop MBA series, host Mike Payne sits down with Jon Hughes, Principal and CFO Consultant at CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA), to unpack what it really takes to fund a manu…

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Episode #81 | From J&J to the Future: Sam Onokori's 30-Year Adventure in 3D Printed Medical Devices 1:20:55

7d ago1:20:55

1:20:55

Sam Onokori takes us through his remarkable 30-year journey at Johnson & Johnson, where he transformed the landscape of medical devices through pioneering work in 3D printing technology. As a material scientist who led the development of J&J's Center of Excellence for additive manufacturing, Sam offers rare insights into how a global healthcare gia…

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The Quiet Cut That's Loudly Threatening Small Manufacturing 35:09

7d ago35:09

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Most small manufacturers don’t realize they’re being quietly supported by one of the most impactful public-private partnerships in the country. The Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) has long been the hidden backbone behind training programs, grant facilitation, process improvements, and critical tech upgrades for shops across the U.S. But r…

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Ep 317: Quantum Diamonds, Citizen Science, and Cobol to AI 1:11:12

8d ago1:11:12

1:11:12

When Hackaday editors Elliot Williams and Al Williams need a break from writing posts, they hop on the podcast and talk about their favorite stories of the past week. Want to know what they were talking about? Listen in below and find out! In an unusual twist, a listener sent in the sound for this week's What's This Sound competition, so it turns o…

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3D Printing Today #566 39:17

9d ago39:17

39:17

Designing for screws, Stress Concentrators, Moon Dust FilamentBy Andy Cohen & Whitney Potter

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The Legal + Financial Stuff No One Warns You About When Starting a Machine Shop, 459 41:13

12d ago41:13

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Most people who dream of launching a manufacturing business obsess over machines, processes, and parts. But here’s the thing: that dream can die before a single spindle turns—if you miss a few less-glamorous (but absolutely critical) steps on the front end. Legal structure? Tax setup? Insurance? Naming your shop? These early decisions carry more we…

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Episode #80 | Live from San Francisco: Innovation in 3D Printing & Bioprinting 1:29:57

13d ago1:29:57

1:29:57

3DHEALS kicked off its first in-person/hybrid event in 2025 in San Francisco, welcoming investors, entrepreneurs, and innovators in the space. The healthcare industry is transforming, driven by 3D printing and bioprinting technologies redefining patient care. This exclusive in-person hybrid event offered an opportunity to explore the latest advance…

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GGG 357 Linux Handheld Gaming 2:23:52

14d ago2:23:52

2:23:52

GGG 357 Linux Handheld Gaming - This week we are joind by listner Edwin to share with us the facination resuts of testing hand held gaming on the Legion Go using both Linux and Windows. Test Results Spreadsheet Jet Force Gemini The Exchange Store Last Radio Shack No Panic Button YouTube Twitch Channel Instagram (Matt) Instagram (Heinrich) LFD Resea…

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Ep 316: Soft Robots, Linux the Hard Way, Cellphones into SBCs, and the Circuit Graver 1:23:28

15d ago1:23:28

1:23:28

Join Hackaday Editors Elliot Williams and Tom Nardi as they talk about the best stories and hacks of the week. This episode starts off with a discussion of the Vintage Computer Festival East and Philadelphia Maker Faire -- two incredible events that just so happened to be scheduled for the same weekend. From there the discussion moves on to the lat…

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3D Printing Today #565 45:33

16d ago45:33

45:33

Background checks for 3D Printers, Nozzle wiping, Competition between Chinese CompaniesBy Andy Cohen & Whitney Potter

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Shop Formation 101: Entity Types, Tax Traps, and Long-Term Strategy, 458 39:51

19d ago39:51

39:51

In this episode of the Machine Shop MBA series, we go beyond vision boards and get into the meat and potatoes of launching your shop legally—with the right entity type and structure to support your short and long-term goals. Whether you’re looking to stay solo, bring on partners, or position for future investment or acquisition, your business forma…

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GGG 356 Switch 2x The Price 2:04:28

20d ago2:04:28

2:04:28

GGG 356 Switch 2x The Price - This week we talk the Switch 2 pricing the backlash and other issues sourrounding the announcement. We also discuss Ai and other general nerdiness. Twitch Channel Instagram (Matt) Instagram (Heinrich) LFD Research Youtube LFD Research Playur Facebook Apple Podcasts Stitcher Contact the show directly at geeksgadgetsandg…

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Ep 315: Conductive String Theory, Decloudified Music Players, and Wild Printing Tech 41:35

22d ago41:35

41:35

This week, Hackaday's Elliot Williams and Kristina Panos met up across the (stupid, lousy) time zones to bring you the latest news, mystery sound, and of course, a big bunch of hacks from the previous week. Again, no news is good news. On What's That Sound, Kristina didn't get close at all, but at least had a guess this time. If you think you can i…

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3D Printing Today #564 38:07

23d ago38:07

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Using nonsticking material in dense support, Heatup Frustrations, Why Up Vs Z Up in Fusion 360By Andy Cohen & Whitney Potter

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57 - Does Additive Manufacturing Win the Race? Exploring AM’s Production Rate 13:23

26d ago13:23

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A question from an audience member about competing production rates for a forged metal part that might be made through additive manufacturing instead got Pete Zelinski thinking about production rate in general, and what this rate does and does not tell us about productivity overall. Additive can win a production “race.” An example involving a 1,000…

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Breaking Boundaries: Building the Entrepreneurial Mindset, 457 40:46

26d ago40:46

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In this episode of MakingChips, we dive into the entrepreneurial mindset, drawing inspiration from three of the most influential figures in modern business: Titan Gilroy, Elon Musk, and Steve Jobs. Through clips from these legendary leaders, we explore the grit, vision, and resilience required to launch and grow a business in the challenging world …

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Ep 314: It's Pi, but Also PCBs in Living Color and Ultrasonic Everything 1:11:20

29d ago1:11:20

1:11:20

It might not be Pi Day anymore, but Elliot and Dan got together for the approximately 100*Pi-th episode of the Podcast to run through the week's coolest hacks. Ultrasound seemed to be one of the themes, with a deep dive into finding bugs with sonar as well as using sound to cut the cheese -- and cakes and pies, too. The aesthetics of PCBs were much…

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AI - Driven Workflow – David Hirschfield - ep 156 1:03:28

29d ago1:03:28

1:03:28

This week we have guest David Hirschfield, a veteran software developer and AI expert, to discuss his career and insights on technology evolution. David shares his journey from studying physics to excelling in sales and eventually founding a successful software company, which he sold in 2000. He explains the rise and fall of IEF, a tool for enterpr…

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Episode #79 | The Orthopedic Pulse: AAOS 2025 With Matthew Henshaw 1:08:24

30d ago1:08:24

1:08:24

Jenny and Matthew discussed the latest trends and innovations in the orthopedic and medical device industry, including regenerative medicine approaches for joint and spine conditions, new technologies like 3D printing and wireless endoscopes, and workflow management solutions to improve hospital efficiency after Matthew's recent blog about his AAOS…

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3D Printing Today #563 44:09

1M ago44:09

44:09

News: Ultimaker Vs Bambu speed trials and Bambu rumors Segments: Bambu H2D Release Thing of the Week: SD card storage box https://makerworld.com/en/models/1043557-sd-card-storage-box#profileId-1028826 threedprintingtoday.libsyn.com or Search for 3D Printing Today wherever you get your podcastsBy Andy Cohen & Whitney Potter

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Machine Shop MBA: How to Become a Top Shop with Brent Donaldson, 456 47:20

1M ago47:20

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What if you could measure your shop's success against the industry’s best—and discover exactly where you can improve? In this episode, we’re launching a groundbreaking new series with Modern Machine Shop to help you do just that. We’re joined by Brent Donaldson, who walks us through the powerful Top Shops program—a game-changing benchmarking tool t…

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Ep 313: Capacitor Plague, Wireless Power, and Tiny Everything 55:11

1M ago55:11

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We're firmly in Europe this week on the Hackaday podcast, as Elliot Williams and Jenny List are freshly returned from Berlin and Hackaday Europe. A few days of mingling with the Hackaday community, going through mild panic over badges and SAOs, and enjoying the unique atmosphere of that city. After discussing the weekend's festivities we dive right…

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Episode #78 | Bones, Paws, and Pixels: The 3D Revolution in Vet Medicine (Virtual Event Recording) 2:04:08

1M ago2:04:08

2:04:08

Learn how 3D printing technology is revolutionizing veterinary medicine with applications from orthopedic correction guides to custom-made titanium implants for cancer patients. • 3D printing allows unprecedented precision in complex veterinary surgeries • Orthopedic surgical guides can correct deformities within two degrees of accuracy • Custom im…

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3D Printing Today #562 39:03

1M ago39:03

39:03

Single-material Full Contact Support, Polydye, PLA Durability over timeBy Andy Cohen & Whitney Potter

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Introducing Machine Shop Growth: Scaling Success with Kirk Phelps and Mike Fritz, 455 44:17

1M ago44:17

44:17

Ever wonder why some machine shops experience rapid, exponential growth while others hit a ceiling? In this episode of MakingChips, we dive into the strategies behind this growth with Kirk Phelps and Mike Fritz—two seasoned veterans in the machine shop industry who have cracked the code on scaling businesses. With a focus on mergers and acquisition…

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GGG 355 SIG Shady 1:48:03

1M ago1:48:03

1:48:03

GGG 355 SIG Shady - This week Matt and Heinrich discuss the P320 uncertanty and SIG's complete denial of any and all issues. Also what models we could swap to for competition. SIG Cross Recall Notice Cross Firing on Bolt Actuation Mec-Gar Glock Mag issue Gideon Valor Mini Enclosed Emitter Micro Red Dot Gideon Mediator Optic GM Engine Recall 5090 Mo…

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Ep 312: Heart Attacks, the Speed of Light, and Self-balancing 1:08:50

1M ago1:08:50

1:08:50

Elliot does the podcast on the road to Supercon Europe, and Al is in the mood for math and nostalgia this week. Listen in and find out what they were reading on Hackaday this week. The guys talked about the ESP-32 non-backdoor and battery fires. Then it was on to the hacks. Self-balancing robots and satellite imaging were the appetizers, but soon t…

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3D Printing Today #561 38:01

1M ago38:01

38:01

Fibers on the build plate, The limits of FDM, Billion Dollar BambuBy Andy Cohen & Whitney Potter

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Unpacking Real-World Applications of AI in Manufacturing with Bryce Barnes, 454 52:43

2M ago52:43

52:43

In this episode of MakingChips, we dive into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and how it is revolutionizing the manufacturing industry. Special guest Bryce Barnes, a manufacturing AI consultant, shares his expertise and insights on how AI is transforming both the shop floor and business operations. As a former mechanical engineer turned AI…

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Ep 311: AirTag Hack, GPS Rollover, and a Flat-Pack Toaster 1:04:39

2M ago1:04:39

1:04:39

This week, Elliot Williams and Tom Nardi start off the episode by announcing Arduino co-founder David Cuartielles will be taking the stage as the keynote speaker at Hackaday Europe. In his talk, we'll hear about a vision of the future where consumer electronics can be tossed in the garden and turned into compost instead of sitting in a landfill for…