Laser Focused
22 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsWelcome to Laser Focused presented by Velo3D. Join us as we take you on a journey of discovery with the leaders that are changing the world with new design and revolutionizing how we think of innovation. Our episodes which are hosted by Renette Youssef, CMO and brand disruptor at Velo3D, will feature in-depth conversations with industry professionals discussing their own innovations and how to make the impossible possible. Make sure to listen out for new episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your favorite shows! Laser Focused by Velo3D, where together we innovate without compromise.
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Manufacturing Revolution: A Conversation With the Godfather of Additive
December 19, 2023 05:00 - 32 minutes - 1 MBAs we step together into the future, what do we want the legacy of additive manufacturing to look like, and what actions can industry professionals take now to get us there? In the season two finale of Laser Focused, Renette speaks with Greg Morris, CTO of Zeda to unpack these questions, and more. Greg has been involved in the 3D printing industry for over 25 years, was inducted into the TCT Hall of Fame, and will receive the 2024 AMUG Innovators Award for metal 3D printing contributions. H...
From Horsepower to Laser Power: Can Additive Manufacturing Turbocharge the Auto Industry?
November 14, 2023 05:00 - 33 minutes - 1 MBSo far in this season of Laser Focused, we’ve explored space, peeked at aviation, and taken a step into our past to improve our future. In this episode, we come back to Earth to talk about something that touches many of our lives daily : the automotive industry. In this episode, Renette sits down with Ante Lausic, Lead Process Engineer at GM. Ante has over a decade of experience in the automotive, aerospace, and additive manufacturing fields and wrote a doctoral thesis that combined 3D pr...
Guardian of the Galaxy: An Interview with a Real-Life Astronaut Wrangler
October 31, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 1 MBWhat’s the next step after managing a man who walked on the moon? For Christina Korp, it’s connecting the space curious to the space serious. In this episode, Renette speaks with Christina Korp, Astronaut Wrangler, Producer, & Founder of Space For A Better World. After a decade of managing Buzz Aldrin, Christina knew there was more work to be done to attract people to work in space, and educate humankind on the benefits space exploration can have right here on Earth. We’re still facing a si...
Silicon Valley's Frankenstein: Dissecting the Human Heartbeat Beneath AI’s Code
October 16, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 1 MBWhat is the connection between Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and the emergence of AI in 2023? While some may dismiss this as tenuous, our guest is here to tell us otherwise. In this episode, Renette sits down with Jeanette Winterson, award-winning author of 12 Bytes, a new book of eye-opening essays on the intersection between artificial intelligence and humanity. Renette and Jeanette discuss the importance of looking into our history, from real world events like the Industrial Revolution to ...
Revolutionizing Australian Manufacturing With Microfactories
October 03, 2023 04:00 - 21 minutes - 1 MBThere are many factors that have led to the manufacturing decline in Australia; overreliance on raw material exports, limited research and development budgets, and politics to name a few. Professionals like Jason Hampton-Taylor, Business Development Manager at DCISIV Technologies, are leading the charge of innovators finding out of the box solutions to revitalize the manufacturing space in Australia. In this episode, host Renette Youssef speaks with Jason about his experience building microf...
Embracing the Unknown: Becoming a Multiplanetary Species
September 19, 2023 04:00 - 19 minutes - 1 MBWhat will it take to make us a multiplanetary species? Todd Fleckenstein, Founder, CEO and Chief Engineer at Meraki Space Systems is determined to find out. In this episode, host Renette Youssef speaks with the lifelong space enthusiast about his journey and career path from a childhood fascination with space, to working on marine vessels, to building a lunar base station with Meraki Space Systems. Todd shares his vision of making humanity a multiplanetary species, and the vital importance o...
Innovation at Hypersonic Speeds: Inside the Curious Minds at Hermeus
September 05, 2023 04:00 - 21 minutes - 1 MBWhen your goal is flying at hypersonic speeds, manufacturing methods need to keep up. In this episode, host Renette Youssef sits down with Ellen Malloy, Manager of Manufacturing Engineering at Hermeus, a startup with a mission to radically accelerate air travel. Renette and Ellen discuss the cutting edge technologies Hermeus is working with, and why it is important to stay razor sharp, and years ahead, on innovation. The pair dig into the high accountability, high output atmosphere Hermeus ...
From Stargazing to Aerospace Engineering: The Inspiring Career of General Ellen Pawlikowski
August 22, 2023 04:00 - 24 minutes - 1 MBTo kick off Season 2 of Laser Focused, host Renette Youssef sits down with retired U.S. Air Force Four-Star General Ellen Pawlikowski. General Pawlikowski shares her story of resilience and determination, from witnessing the moon landing as a young child, to her pivot from journalism to engineering, to her illustrious career in the U.S. Air Force. Renette and General Pawlikowski discuss how game-changing additive manufacturing technology can revolutionize aircraft repair and the importance ...
Launching soon … Season 2 of Laser Focused
June 13, 2023 04:00 - 56 seconds - 50 KBWe’re excited to announce that Season 2 of Laser Focused will be launching soon! This season, our host, Renette Youssef, will be bringing you in-depth conversations with even more industry professionals who are working every day to make the impossible possible. Join us this season as we delve deeper into innovations in 3D printing, additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, automotive, and, of course, space travel. You’ll hear the stories behind the innovations, and t...
Building the Factories of the Future with William Bruey
September 13, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutes - 50 KBWelcome to another episode of Laser Focused, brought to you by Velo3D! This show highlights the leaders who are changing the world with new design and innovations. This week CMO and brand disruptor at Velo3D, Renette Youssef, speaks with Co-Founder and CEO of Varda Space Industries, William Bruey! The pair discuss the benefits of moving manufacturing to space, as well as the venture capital firm he co-founded, Also Capital, which focuses on building a new class of skilled tech engineers! To...
Revolutionizing Spacecraft Propulsion with Ali Baghchehsara
August 30, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutes - 50 KBWelcome back to Laser Focused, brought to you by Velo3D! This show highlights the leaders who are changing the world with new design and innovations. This week CMO and brand disruptor at Velo3D, Renette Youssef, speaks with the Founder and President of Plasmos, Ali Baghchehsara. The pair discuss the latest developments in spacecraft propulsion and how advancements in additive manufacturing are helping Plasmos revolutionize what is possible! To learn more, check out the Plasmos Website or fo...
The Future of Hypersonic Flight with A.J. Piplica
August 16, 2022 08:00 - 33 minutes - 50 KBWelcome back to Laser Focused, brought to you by Velo3D! This show highlights the leaders who are changing the world with new design and innovations. This week CMO and brand disruptor at Velo3D, Renette Youssef, speaks with the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Hermeus, A.J. Piplica. Together they discuss the future of hypersonic flight and how additive manufacturing is allowing Hermeus to push the envelope when it comes to traveling at mach 5 and beyond! To learn more about the excit...
Merging Powder Material Science with 3D Printing to Change the Game
August 02, 2022 08:00 - 26 minutes - 50 KBWelcome back to Laser Focused, brought to you by Velo3D! This show highlights the leaders who are changing the world with new design and innovations. This week CMO and brand disruptor at Velo3D, Renette Youssef, speaks with the President and Founder of Elementum 3D, Jacob Nuechterlein. Together they discuss the role Jacob’s extensive education played in Elementum 3D’s founding, their unique merging of powder material science and 3D printing’s layer-by-layer control. They also dive into Eleme...
Shattering Rocket Performance Barriers & Glass Ceilings
July 19, 2022 08:00 - 50 KBWelcome back to Laser Focused, brought to you by Velo3D! This show highlights the leaders who are changing the world with new design and innovations. This week CMO and brand disruptor at Velo3D, Renette Youssef, speaks with the Co-Founder and CTO at Zulu Pods, Daniella Sladen. Together they discuss the ways Zulu Pods is revolutionizing lubrication systems for advanced rocket engines with their new product the ‘Zpod’, which is the world's first self-contained, sealed, oil tank and pump. They...
Earth To Orbit: Improving Launch Efficiency & Reducing Negative Impacts with Bachar Elzein
July 05, 2022 08:47 - 50 KBWelcome back to Laser Focused, brought to you by Velo3D! This show highlights the leaders who are changing the world with new design and innovations. This week CMO and brand disruptor at Velo3D, Renette Youssef, speaks with the CEO & CTO at Reaction Dynamics, Bachar Elzein. Together they discuss the ways Reaction Dynamics is working in the commercial space industry to reduce the cost of earth-to-orbit launches through innovative designs, breakthrough analysis and robust systems implementati...
From AI to Accelerating Additive: A Look Into the Future of AM with Dr. Sandra DeVincent Wolf
June 21, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutes - 50 KBWelcome back to Laser Focused, brought to you by Velo3D! This show highlights the leaders who are changing the world with new design and innovations. This week CMO and brand disruptor at Velo3D, Renette Youssef, speaks with the Executive Director of the Carnegie Mellon University Manufacturing Futures Institute and Executive Director of the CMU NextManufacturing Center, Dr. Sandra DeVincent Wolf. Together they discuss Dr. DeVincent Wolf’s passion for engineering and how she created such an i...
The Science of Innovation Featuring Kenneth Harris, Senior Project Engineer, The Aerospace Corporation
June 07, 2022 08:00 - 50 KBWelcome back to Laser Focused, brought to you by Velo3D! This show highlights the leaders who are changing the world with new design and innovations. This week CMO and Brand Disruptor at Velo3D, Renette Youssef, speaks to senior project engineer at Aerospace Corporation, Kenneth Harris II! Beginning his work with NASA at just 16, he has worked on several satellite missions and was recognized on Forbes’ 30 under 30 list for science in 2020. Today, Kenneth and Renette discuss working with NASA...
From BMW to Blockchain: Talking Tech, Brand Building, and Innovation with Stefan Krause
May 24, 2022 08:00 - 50 KBOn this episode of Laser Focused, brought to you by Velo3D, CMO and Brand Disruptor at Velo3D, Renette Youssef, talks with one of the biggest figures in the automotive world, Stefan Krause! After serving as the Chairman at Rolls Royce, as well as being the youngest ever CFO at BMW, Stefan is now the CIO and CFO of Levere Holdings Acquisition Corp., an SPAC focused on Mobility in Europe. Not to mention he is the Founder of EV manufacturer Canoo and a Senior Advisor to Drake Star Partners. Thi...
Pedal to the 3D Metal Printing: Driving Automotive Performance with Additive Manufacturing – Featuring Torven Taylour, Mechanical Designer PWR Performance Products
May 10, 2022 08:00 - 50 KBWelcome to another installment of the exciting podcast series Laser Focused, brought to you by Velo3D! This is a show that takes you on a journey of discovery with the leaders that are revolutionizing how we think of additive manufacturing. Join the CMO and Brand Disruptor at Velo3D, Renette Youssef, for in-depth conversations with industry professionals discussing their own innovations and how to make the impossible possible. This week she is joined by Torven Taylour, Mechanical Design Engi...
Equity in Innovation: From Cleaning up space debris to colonizing Mars Featuring Tess Hatch, Partner Bessemer Venture Partners
April 26, 2022 08:00 - 50 KBWelcome back to Laser Focused, brought to you by Velo3D, and this week CMO and Brand Disruptor at Velo3D, Renette Youssef, speaks to a Partner with Bessemer Venture Partners and Board Director for Phantom Auto, Spire Global and Iris Automation, Tess Hatch! This show features the leaders that are changing the world with new design and revolutionizing how we think of advanced manufacturing. Not only holding degrees in Aerospace Engineering and Aeronautics Engineering from the University of Mic...
Modern Day Rocket Man: How Launcher CEO Max Haot Is Using Metal 3D Printing to Win the Space Race
April 12, 2022 08:00 - 50 KBWelcome to another installment of the exciting podcast series Laser Focused, brought to you by Velo 3D! This is a show that takes you on a journey of discovery with the leaders that are revolutionizing how we think of additive manufacturing. Join the CMO and Brand Disruptor at Velo3D, Renette Youssef, for in-depth conversations with industry professionals discussing their own innovations and how to make the impossible possible. This week she is joined by Max Haot, the Founder and CEO of Laun...
Welcome to Laser Focused
April 07, 2022 19:17 - 53 seconds - 50 KBWelcome to Laser Focused presented by Velo3D. Join us as we take you on a journey of discovery with the leaders that are changing the world with new design and revolutionizing how we think of innovation. Our episodes which are hosted by Renette Youssef, CMO and brand disruptor at Velo3D, will feature in-depth conversations with industry professionals discussing their own innovations and how to make the impossible possible. Make sure to listen out for new episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, ...