
AM Insider Podcast
Answer your burning questions
Learn from experienced individuals
Discover how innovation can push the boundaries of what is possible
Informative discussions on the adoption of Additive Manufacturing
Season 2 / Episode 1
New Beginnings
This podcast episode features Amos Breyfogle, an experienced professional in the additive manufacturing (AM) industry, who shares his diverse career journey and offers insights on navigating the AM landscape. Key topics include how to enter, grow, and transition within the AM industry, the importance of people skills, career longevity, negotiation tactics, and the potential future of mass customization in AM. Amos also discusses his current entrepreneurial venture in New Zealand, focusing on outdoor sporting goods.
Key Themes
Navigating an Unconventional Career Path in Additive Manufacturing
Essential Skills for Success in Additive Manufacturing
Transitioning within the AM Industry
Negotiation Tactics in the Job Market
Entrepreneurship and Additive Manufacturing
The Future of Additive Manufacturing
Season 2 / Episode 2
Get your Stubby on
This podcast episode of AM Insider features a conversation with Derek McCurry, the owner of Stubby Nozzle Co. McCurry shares his journey from working in additive manufacturing marketing to establishing his own business designing, manufacturing, and selling 3D-printed car care products, specifically leaf blower nozzles for drying vehicles. The discussion covers his background as a mechanical engineer and marketer, the evolution of his business from Facebook Marketplace to his website and major online retailers, and the benefits and challenges of using 3D printing for final product manufacturing. McCurry offers insights into the importance of marketing for small businesses, leveraging customer feedback for product development, and his experiences scaling his manufacturing through desktop FDM printers. He also touches on examples of other successful small businesses utilizing 3D printing and provides advice for individuals looking to start their own ventures in this space.
The Leap from Additive Manufacturing to Real-World Product Development
Derek McCurry's Background and the Genesis of Stubby Nozzle Co.
Product Details and Manufacturing
Evolution of Sales Channels and the Importance of a Direct-to-Consumer Website
The Crucial Role of Marketing in Entrepreneurial Success
Viability of 3D Printing for End-Use Products
Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs in Additive Manufacturing
Examples of Other Successful Small Businesses Utilizing 3D Printing
Competition and Market Validation
Future Product Development and Customer Feedback
Marketing Strategies Beyond Online Marketplaces
Skills Learned from Additive Manufacturing and Previous Roles
Resources for Aspiring Entrepreneurs