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Chasing Butterflies

Chasing Butterflies

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This podcast episode of AM Insider features a discussion with Brent Ewald, a software development manager at Autodesk, about his diverse career journey within the additive manufacturing space. The hosts, Justin Hopkins and Dustin Kloempken, explore Ewald's transition from mechanical engineering and R&D in 3D printing at HP to software development. Their conversation examines the evolution of software in additive manufacturing, the importance of data analysis, and the future potential of technologies like implicit modeling and standardized file formats. They also touch upon the skills needed for those entering the software side of the additive industry and briefly discuss the emergence of AI in this field.


  • Career Navigation in Additive Manufacturing
  • The Crucial Role of Software in the Future of Additive Manufacturing
  • Advice for Individuals Interested in Software in Additive Manufacturing
  • Geometry Representation in CAD and Additive Manufacturing
  • The Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Additive Manufacturing

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