In order for a product to physically manifest from its origins on the drawing board, a lot of work needs to happen. That usually means a lot of trial and error, which translates to time, money, and physical materials that often end up being discarded. Additive Manufacturing aims to change that process, from the ground up.  Through digital design, build preparation, and tool creation, additive manufacturing finds solutions using a highly advanced process of simulation. Today, we’re learning more about this industrialized manufacturing process, and it’s serendipitous abilities in helping to protect first responders and Covid-19 patients.  In today’s episode, we talk to three guests who help us understand how additive manufacturing works at the industrial level. Tod Parrella joins us from the NX Design team, where he handles Industry and Design Product Management. Tom van ‘t Erve works in NX Additive Manufacturing Build Preparation and is responsible for software development and build preparation. And finally, Boris Lauber joins us from NX Additive Manufacturing Simulation where he is responsible for the tools used in the simulation process. We discuss everything that goes into additive manufacturing at the industrial level from each of their departmental perspectives.  Some Questions I Ask: What are some examples of additive manufacturing production during this health crisis? (3:29) How does simulation work? (6:28) What is the product digital twin? (7:34) Once the simulation has proven successful, how does the design department enter the equation? (12:34) Which industries are starting to see the benefits of additive manufacturing technology? (15:21) In This Episode, You’ll Learn: The difference between 3D printing and additive manufacturing (4:56) How the production team adapts to new information and applies it to their process (8:23) Why the interconnection between teams is critical (10:18) A recent additive manufacturing success story (13:18) How added benefits can arise without expectation (14:29) Connect with Tod Parrella: LinkedIn Siemens Thought Leadership Connect with Tom van ‘t Erve: LinkedIn You Tube: Siemens Software Connect with Boris Lauber: LinkedIn Print First Time Right Online Seminar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.