Redefining Manufacturing: The Journey to Scalable and Sustainable 3D Printing

David Hartmann, CEO and Founder of Helio Additive, a cutting-edge 3D printing software company, is at the forefront of innovation in manufacturing. David and his team are pioneers in additive manufacturing, pushing the boundaries of what's possible with 3D printing technology. In our conversation with David, we dive into the transformative power of 3D printing, how it impacts sustainability, and the concept of decentralised manufacturing. We explore David's journey and the role of Helio Additive in scaling additive manufacturing processes and the future of sustainable manufacturing technologies.

Key Discussion Points:
- How scalable additive manufacturing can trigger a sustainable "flywheel effect"
- The industrial impact of Helio Additive's software on price and performance
- The future of decentralised manufacturing and community resilience

Timestamped Outline:
[01:37] – David's corporate background and experience at Covestro, at the heart of manufacturing and supply chains in Asia.
[06:08] – David's jump from a corporate career to becoming a deep-tech startup founder.
[09:52] – Discussing sustainability and the impact of scalable additive manufacturing through Helio Additive.
[13:46] – Introduction of Helio Additive's game-changing software in the additive manufacturing industry.
[18:56] – Sustainability as an intrinsic part of the value proposition.
[23:43] – The journey and challenges of founding and developing a deep-tech startup.
[28:51] – KPIs: balancing actual performance with fundamental principles
[31:53] – Case study on digitising trial-and-error processes in large-scale additive manufacturing.
[38:29] – Future perspectives on the role of additive manufacturing to deliver community and infrastructure resilience.
[43:06] – Recommended reading

Referenced in the show
The Fifth Discipline by Peter Senge: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/255127

The Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50998056-the-ministry-for-the-future

Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder by Nassim Taleb: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/13530973

The effect of additive manufacturing on global energy demand An assessment using a bottom-up approach: https://pure.tudelft.nl/ws/files/33032969/1_s2.0_S0301421517306997_main.pdf

Connect with David Hartmann via Helio Additive's website or on LinkedIn