The Masters of Engineering Podcast

Sep 26 2024 32 ep. 30 mins 108

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Cool Products, the People Who Develop Them, and How They Do It. Host Jon Hirschtick chats with innovators in product development and explores what it takes to turn ideas into reality.

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Pushing the Boundaries of 3D Printing – Andre Comella, Senior Mechanical Engineer at Inkbit

Sep 26 2024 19 mins

Inkbit is redefining 3D printing with its cutting-edge, scalable technology, using inkjet-based printing and UV-cured resins to create precise, multi-material parts like overmolds and integrated seals. In this episode, Jon Hirschtick chats with Andre Comella, Senior Mechanical Engineer at Inkbit, about how their innovative process for printing elastomers and lattices is transformin

Automating Agriculture with Robotics – Rory Aronson, Founder and CEO of FarmBot

Aug 29 2024 24 mins

Did you know there are robots that make growing food as easy as playing Farmville? FarmBot is an open-source, automated system that operates like a 3D printer for gardens, capable of planting seeds, watering, and monitoring plants autonomously. In this episode, Jon Hirschtick sits down with Rory Aronson, the CEO and founder of Farmbot, to learn of the company’s origins, the chall

Miniaturizing Manufacturing with Micro 3D Printing - Domenico Foglia, Founder and CEO of Nanovoxel

Jul 25 2024 16 mins

Ever see a 3D-printed part that’s so tiny that it’s practically invisible? NanoVoxel, a Vienna-based company specializing in two-photon polymerization (2PP) 3D-printing technology, is pushing the boundaries for how small micro-components for products can be. The company's 2PP technology is so precise, they can create parts as small as a few microns, opening new possibilities fo

Embracing Change in Engineering – Mark Lugowski, Project Manager at HMFT Inc.

Jun 27 2024 19 mins

Catalyzing change within a company is no easy task, but Mark Lugowski has successfully implemented new systems and processes in several organizations. He improves efficiency and drives innovation in engineering projects by examining how other industries adopt new technologies. As a project manager at HMFT, a provider of industrial-grade pumps, valves, filters, and equipment, Mark l

Pulling off the “Engineering Hat-Trick” – MIT Prof. John Hart, Co-founder of VulcanForms and Desktop Metal

May 30 2024 36 mins

As the Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at MIT, a leader in manufacturing science and technology research, and a co-founder of multiple successful businesses, Prof. John Hart’s career is an “engineering hat-trick.” His contributions to the trifecta of education, research, and entrepreneurship have earned him numerous industry awards and accolades. Beyond acade

Inspiration From a 1,600-pound Mechanical Spider - Leigh Christie, Co-founder of MistyWest

Apr 25 2024 35 mins

Serial inventor Leigh Christie is well known for his famous side projects such as the MondoSpider, a 1,600-pound steel mechanical spider that’s been featured at Burning Man. His day job is far less menacing, but very impactful in the worlds of engineering, art and design. As the co-founder of MistyWest, a Vancouver-based product development firm, Leigh specializes in turnkey hard

The “Accidental” 3D Printing Company - Christina Perla, Co-founder and CEO of Makelab

Mar 28 2024 31 mins

Not many successful entrepreneurs call their startup “a total accident,” but Christina Perla, Co-Founder and CEO of Makelab, says her on-demand 3D printing company was all serendipity and happenstance, stemming from the start of a design firm. From being the customer herself to starting Makelab, Christina found an opportunity to provide top-tier service paired with on-demand 3D

Advancing Casting and Manufacturing Technologies - Jeff Burek | Masters of Engineering

Feb 29 2024 31 mins

Founded in 1902, Massachusetts-based DW Clark has been a leader in casting manufacturing for well over a century. Working with customers from the prototype stage to production runs to meeting emergency shortages, the company continues to evolve with the exploration of new technologies, advanced materials and new processes. DW Clark plays a critical role in the defense, aerospace, t

Revolutionizing Restaurant Automation – Daniel Fukuba, Co-founder & CTO of Hyphen

Jan 25 2024 35 mins

The fast-food and restaurant industries have worker turnover rates as high as 150%. Daniel Fukuba, co-founder & CTO of California-based Hyphen, is reimagining food service automation – allowing skilled employees to spend less time doing the grunt work. Hyphen is now making automation accessible and cost-effective for restaurants of all sizes. In this episode, Jon chats with D

Sera Evcimen: Coaching Hardware Startups to Success | Masters of Engineering Podcast

Jan 02 2024 24 mins

In the world of hardware startups, building cutting-edge products comes with a unique set of challenges. Founders sometimes lose sight of their goals by falling in love with their first solution, and not fully focusing on the problem itself. Enter Sera Evcimen, mechanical engineer and founder of Pratik https://www.pratikdev.com, a product development consulting firm devoted to keep