In this exciting episode, we are joined by Michael Laws of Teaching Tech. Brought to you by PCBWay (https://jle.vi/pcbway) and OctoEverywhere (https://octoeverywhere.com/welcome?id=podcast). Michael is a former Industrial Designer and experienced STEM teacher who has dedicated his career to making technology accessible, engaging, and educational. From in-depth tutorials on 3D printing, 3D modeling, laser cutting, and CNC machining, to exploring robotics, coding, and electronics, Teaching Tech...

In this episode, we welcome back Morley Kert, a content creator extraordinnaire. Brought to you by PCBWay (https://jle.vi/pcbway) and OctoEverywhere (https://octoeverywhere.com/welcome?id=podcast). Morley Kert, a content creator now based in Vancouver, BC, has a deep passion for design, making, invention, and exploring the world of 3D printing. As someone who loves to craft, create art, and tell stories, Morley shares how he brings his ideas to life using 3D printing technology and documents...

In this episode, we’re joined by Martin Owens, Inkscape developer. Brought to you by PCBWay. Register at https://jle.vi/pcbway and get a $5 welcome bonus! Meet Martin Owens, a dedicated Free and Open Source developer with a passion for Inkscape, a leading graphics program used by designers and creators worldwide. As an independent contractor, Martin collaborates closely with his financial supporters to shape the future of Inkscape, focusing on features that empower users. Through engaging...

In this episode, we’re joined by Sjon Huisman. Brought to you by PCBWay. Register at https://jle.vi/pcbway and get a $5 welcome bonus!Sjon (or John) Huisman is a lecturer in IT and software engineering, who also happens to be a passionate maker and 3D printing enthusiast. With a background in teaching and a love for tinkering, John shares how he merges his expertise in software engineering with his hobby of automating his home and enhancing his 3D printers. Tune in as John dives into his...

In this video we’re joined by Ivan Trail. Brought to you by PCBWay (https://jle.vi/pcbway) and Kidoodle, the 3D Printer for Kids (https://bit.ly/3XooVSl).Ivan Trail is a member of the ERCF (Enraged Rabbit Carrot Feeder) team. former automotive and heavy equipment mechanic, machinist, and now an aircraft structures engineer. Ivan's path took a unique turn when he discovered his passion for 3D printing.Ivan's adventure began four years ago when his sons gifted him an Ender 3 for Christmas....

In this video we’re joined by Gabe Bentz of Slant 3D. Brought to you by PCBWay. Register at https://jle.vi/pcbway and get a $5 welcome bonus!Gabe Bentz is the founder and CEO of Slant 3D. Slant 3D is on a mission to make warehouses where the shelves make the product. By deploying giant 3D printer farms Slant 3D is able to produce real world products on demand and deliver them to customers.Gabe grew up on a cattle ranch, became a robotics engineer and against his will got involved with 3D...

In this video we’re joined byThomas Haugen, the MakerViking. Brought to you by PCBWay. Register at https://jle.vi/pcbway and get a $5 welcome bonus!MakerViking, a Norwegian maker, is known for his contributions to 3D printing, including the Fenrir and Ymir printers. Drawing inspiration from his Viking heritage, MakerViking approaches his craft with respect for tradition and innovation.With a focus on practicality and functionality, MakerViking's designs aim to provide accessible tools and fun...

In this video we’re joined by Sonat Duyar of Rat Rig. Brought to you by PCBWay. Register at https://jle.vi/pcbway and get a $5 welcome bonus!Sonat is a co-owner at Rat Rig, where he heads Marketing & Communication and hosts Rat Rig TV on YouTube, showcasing the latest in open-source DIY kits for 3D Printers and CNC Machines. Rat Rig champions a community-driven development model, closely engaging with users to swiftly evolve their products in line with emerging needs and trends. The...

In this video we’re joined by Pierre, The Swedish Maker. Brought to you by PCBWay. Register at https://jle.vi/pcbway and get a $5 welcome bonus!Pierre spent 13 years as a dedicated teacher and headmaster before embarking on a transformative journey with his wife, trading their old life for a new chapter on a farm.Focusing on content creation and crafting, Pierre finds joy in sharing his experiences of embracing change. While always drawn to making things, he struggled to find his niche until...

In this video we’re joined by Ankur Verma of 3DUnplugged and the DAKSH toolchanger project. Brought to you by PCBWay. Register at https://jle.vi/pcbway and get a $5 welcome bonus!Starting off by building his (and India's first) Voron 2.4 printer in the pandemic days, Ankur has been involved in exploring multi-material 3D printing over the last few years. His first foray into this exciting and challenging world was the IDEX Switchwire printer with two independent heads in 2022 - the first one...

In this video we’re joined by Fedor Sosnin of 3DPrintSOS. Brought to you by PCBWay. Register at https://jle.vi/pcbway and get a $5 welcome bonus!Fedor came from a Graphic/UX/Web Design background. He started getting into 3D printing when the Ender 3 was released. Shortly after he got addicted to building and testing machines and tried his hand at making YouTube videos. 🤫 Get behind the scenes and exclusive content on my Patreon: https://patreon.com/thenextlayer💬 JOIN MY DISCORD:...

In this video we’re joined by Anthony Dragone of Positron3D. Brought to you by PCBWay. Register at https://jle.vi/pcbway and get a $5 welcome bonus!Anthony, also known as The Nomad, is the General Manager of the Positron Project. He was brought onto the team by Kralyn to help him manage and maintain the business side of things.When Kralyn and him started working together, they decided to focus on creating a team similar to the Voron team, letting their designs be open source, and working with...

In this video we’re joined by Alan Mandic of @MandicReally . Brought to you by PCBWay. Check them out for all your professional fabrication needs at https://jle.vi/pcbwayYou guys are going to love this episode - I sure did. We talk 3D printers, what's worth keeping, what isn't, which ones we're excited about, and more. Stick around for a discussion of the current state of CANBUS, as well as a broader discussion of what it's like "behind the scenes" for two 3D printing content creators. Enjoy,...

In this video we’re joined by Jonathan Kobylanski of @Keep-Making . Brought to you by PCBWay. Check them out for all your professional fabrication needs at https://jle.vi/pcbwayThroughout this episode, Jonathan shares with us his story of becoming a full time digital creative and maker, making a living with his designs, as well as his biggest project to date, the MultiBoard. He also shares some tips on what to watch out for if YOU want to create a paid project, what's working, and what hasn't...

In this video we’re joined by Clayton Parker aka Uncle Jessy. Brought to you by PCBWay. Check them out for all your professional fabrication needs at https://jle.vi/pcbwayIf you're looking to break a 3D Printer or have an unhealthy Magneto obsession then Uncle Jessy might be the youtuber for you!🤫 Get behind the scenes and exclusive content on my Patreon: https://patreon.com/thenextlayer 💬 JOIN MY DISCORD: https://jle.vi/tnl-discord🔗 LINKS MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO: 🔗👉 Subscribe to Uncle Jessy...

In this video we’re joined by Bob Clagett, the man behind I Like to Make Stuff. Brought to you by PCBWay. Check them out for all your professional fabrication needs at https://jle.vi/pcbwayIt doesn’t matter what the material is, or what it’s for… Bob Clagett loves making stuff. He loves showing other people how he works, to hopefully inspire them, and empower them to make whatever it is that they’re passionate about.In this episode, Bob shares a TON of incredibly valuable insights and...

In this video we’re joined by Lars Brubaker of MatterHackers. Brought to you by PCBWay. Check them out for all your professional fabrication needs at https://jle.vi/pcbwayLars Brubaker was one of the three original founders of MatterHackers, establishing the company in 2012. He has served in many roles over the course of MatterHackers' evolution, including customer support, sales, shipping, investor relations, hiring, software development, systems design, and management coaching. During the...

In this episode, we’re joined by the founders of Construct3D, an innovative 3D printing company out of the UK. Brought to you by PCBWay: https://jle.vi/pcbwayJacob and Thérèse Lord are a mother-son team focused on creating innovative, high-performance 3D printers, made in the UK. In this episode, we’ll explore their story, their products, and learn about the challenges of starting a 3D printing company in Europe in 2023. 🤫 Get behind the scenes and exclusive content on my Patreon:...

In this episode, we host another one of my favorite content creators, Travis from @ShopNation . Brought to you by PCBWay. Check them out for YOUR next project at https://jle.vi/pcbway Travis Lathrop is a mechanical engineer, full time content creator, and a 3D printing entrepreneur. His background is in manufacturing, industrial 3D printing, and CNC machine tools. He currently runs a production print farm composed of over 50 3D printers manufacturing parts that he sells.🤫 Get behind the...

In this episode, we’re joined by Rudolf Leue of Recycling Fabrik. Brought to you by PCBWay. Check them out and support the channel at https://jle.vi/pcbwayIn this episode, we’ll interview Rudolf, co-founder of the Recycling Fabrik in Germany. The intention of he and his teammates is to save resources before getting into incineration and build awareness of recycling and recycled / sustainable materials. The idea started in the beginning of Corona. There was a gap of medical equipment, they...

This episode is brought to you by PCBWay. Check them out at https://jle.vi/pcbway for all your fabrication needs!Jonas Galle is founder and CEO of ValCUN. ValCUN is a Belgian based company that has developed a new technology for metal 3D printing with the focus on aluminium with the goal to make metal additive manufacturing affordable, initially towards industrial production and eventually towards makers.Because Jonas is a maker/hobbyist himself and only starts projects where normal peoples...

Brought to you by PCBWay. Check them out for ALL your fabrication needs at ⁠https://jle.vi/pcbway⁠Derek Jackson is fervently passionate about the art and science of resin 3D printing. With a mission to demystify the complexities of 3D printing, he has dedicated himself to providing education and streamlining the process for enthusiasts and novices alike. Although he has been immersed in the world of 3D printing for a mere two years, Derek's commitment is evident in the countless hours he...

In this episode, we interview Taylor Sweet, a 3D Printing consultant and business owner. Brought to you by PCBWay. Check them out for all your fabrication needs at https://jle.vi/pcbwayTaylor Sweet is an engineer, entrepreneur and content creator with a laser focus on the 3D printing industry. In his day job he is self-employed as a 3D printing consultant and service provider. He uses 3D modelling and 3D printing to design and fabricate custom products which he sells to a global audience. In...