3D PEOPLE

Bridging the Talent Gap with The Center for Design & Manufacturing Excellence at OSU

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0100

In this episode of the 3D People Podcast, Sophie is joined by Nathan Ames (Executive Director), John Middendorf (Director of Additive Manufacturing) and Dimitri Papazoglou (Principal Engineer) at the Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence (CDME) at Ohio State University (OSU).

They explore how the CDME is addressing the manufacturing talent gap at the entry level through a unique approach to developing the next generation of engineering professionals. Tune in to discover the innovative model they've built at the CDME, enabling them to hire OSU students as working engineers, gaining hands-on experience on real-world projects with industry clients.

Want to Support or Collaborate with the CDME?
You can contact Nathan Ames at the CDME on the following information:

Email: ames.21@osu.edu
Phone: (+1) 614-292-6570

Visit the CDME: https://cdme.osu.edu/

The Rise of Confidential Hiring: A Strategic Approach for Tech Companies

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 11:00:00 +0100

Over the past year we have noticed a significant rise in the number of companies approaching ADG with ‘Confidential Hiring’! Although this is not an entirely new concept, it's worth diving into why businesses are opting for this approach to recruitment, the benefits of going 'confidential' and how specialized recruiters like ADG can offer real support to businesses going through a confidential search.

For Confidential Hiring in North America:
Jennifer Killingback,
Director North America
jennifer.killingback@alexanderdanielsglobal.com

For Confidential Hiring in EMEA and APAC:
Nick Pearce,
Founder and Director
nick.pearce@alexanderdanielsglobal.com

Remember to follow us on LinkedIn to stay up-to-date with HR and recruitment tips, and insights on the Additive Manufacturing talent and job market.

AM's Place in Industrial Supply Chains ft. Markus Seibold, Matt Kremenetsky, Nick & Sophie

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 15:00:00 +0100

In this episode of the 3D People Podcast, Sophie is joined by Markus Seibold (Co-Founder & Director at MakerVerse), Matt Kremenetsky (Macro Analyst at 3DPrint.com) and Nick Pearce (Founder & Director at ADG) to discuss where Additive Manufacturing sits in industrial supply chains, how we can ensure quality as we continue to move towards serial production, and how all of this will impact on the job and talent landscape going forward.

Topic Breakdown:

01:45 How does AM impact on the supply chain and nearshoring/reshoring efforts, and vice versa, how do reshoring efforts and the supply chain impact on AM?
09:00 What challenges does AM face in integrating into wider manufacturing supply chains?
16:02 How does the 'Manufacturing Super Cycle' happening the US right now impact on the AM industry and future supply chains?
19:40 What does 'Serial Production' look like from a technical perspective, and how close are we to achieving this with AM?
24:47 How can you ensure quality is maintained in the production process and that the supply chain can hold against challenges when applying multiple different approaches during manufacturing?
30:26 How much demand is there for quality assurance in the production process?
34:32 Breakdown of 2023 AM Salary Survey Report data on Employers' opinions around how AM's integration into supply chains will impact on the job and talent market - with insight from Nick Pearce and ADG.
- 35:53 - 'Talent will need to upskill / reskill' analysis
- 47:15 - 'Certain roles will be in higher demand' and 'Salaries will increase in high demand roles' analysis
- 51:03 - 'AM's integration into wider supply chains will bring more "high value jobs" to the industry' analysis

You can download a FREE copy of the 2023 AM Salary Survey Report here.

Visit MakerVerse: www.makerverse.ai

Visit 3DPrint.com: www.3dprint.com/

Industry Investment & Salary Trends ft. Michael Moltich-Hou & Matt Kremenetsky (3DPrint.com)

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +0100

In this podcast, Sophie sits down with Nick (ADG), Michael Molitch-Hou (3DPrint.com) and Matt (3DPrint.com) to discuss investment trends in the industry and how/if the movements in the market have affected the salary landscape in additive manufacturing in 2023 - as reported in the 2023 AM Salary Survey Report from Alexander Daniels Global.

In today' discussion:
01:34 Where are we now in contrast to predications made at the start of 2023?
05:25 VC perspective on the state of the investment landscape
- Where are funds being directed?
- What challenges will companies face?
- What are some of the ways that companies are trying to navigate the macroeconomic turmoil that we have been experiencing?
11:33 Industry layoffs
- How have market conditions and investment in the industry influenced the layoffs that happened at the end of 2022?
- Were the layoffs connected to the economic uncertainty in the industry?
- Were the layoffs the right decision for the responsible companies?
- What were the effects of the layoffs on Talent?
24:50 How have the last 6-9 months affected the reputation of the industry?
- Should professionals stay in the Additive Manufacturing industry?
- As investment favors certain types of technologies, and allows companies to reshore, how will this affect the need for Talent?
32:03 How is Defense spending impacting AM and production?
- What's happening in Defense spending right now?
- How will Defense spending influence future trends of manufacturing and the move towards reshoring, green jobs and production of consumer goods?
37:30 Which industry segments are seeing the most interest from investment?
- The connection between Defense spending and inflation reduction
- Which market segments will experience a positive ripple effect of Defense spending?
- Application based businesses more likely to get investment this year?
43:04 How much do macroeconomic trends impact salary trends in AM?
- The 2023 AM Salary Survey Report salary trends explained
- Salaries in a time of inflation. What should the Talent look out for?
- How should Talent approach salary negotiation as we come out on the other side of a period of inflation?
52:44 What is the outlook for Additive Manufacturing for the rest of 2023?

You can download your copy of the 2023 AM Salary Survey Report here.

The 2023 AM Salary Survey Launches

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 14:00:00 +0100

The 7th Consecutive AM Salary Survey is here!
So, Sophie and Nick sat down to discuss what you can expect from this year's survey, covering the following topics:

What is the salary survey and what is it for?
How will the 7th consecutive report differ from previous years?
What is this year's spotlight topic all about?
Why should people take part in the survey?

AM Employers can take the survey here.
AM Professionals can take the survey here.

It will only take 5-7 minutes of your time and you can be among the first to receive the 2023 AM Salary Survey Report before it launches to the rest of the industry in Q1 2023.

Find out more about the Alexander Daniels Global Salary Survey here.

Webinar: Addressing the Gap in DEI in the AM Workplace

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0100

In this webinar, Sophie Pontoppidan (Digital Marketing Executive at Alexander Daniels Global) is joined by Sarah Goehrke (Head of DEI and on the Board of Directors at Women in 3D Printing and Senior Director of Strategic Communications and Ecosystems at Nexa3D).
The pair explore some of the spotlight data from the 2022 AM Salary Survey Report on the state of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the additive manufacturing workplace.

On the agenda:

Introduction (00:00)
To What Extent Does DEI Play a Role in Today's Workplace (08:19)
The Adoption of DEI Practices in the Industry (16:16)
The Perceptions of Talent vs. Employers on DEI in the AM Workplace (21:38)
Tips for Improving DEI Practices in the Workplace (35:22)
How DEI Supports and Challenges the Workplace (39:18)
Tips for Attracting Diverse Candidates and Improving Diverse Hiring Practices (45:42)

Webinar Resources:
Monthly Hot Candidate and Talent Market Analyses monthly email updates
Hot Job Updates (get job opportunities straight to your inbox)
The 2022 AM Salary Survey Report
Hiring a Diverse Team: Our Best Practice Guide
Hiring and Career Advice Blog
Get in touch with Sophie to be featured as a Hot Candidate

Women in 3D Printing:

Webinar: What the Talent Really Wants in 2022

Thu, 26 May 2022 12:00:00 +0100

In this webinar, Loxley Graham (Head of Europe & ROW at Alexander Daniels Global) and Michael Molitch-Hou (Editor in Chief at 3DPrint.com and SmarTech Analysis) present data from the 2022 AM Salary Survey Report and SmarTech's latest Data Service Reports that point to how to attract talent to your organization and where to hunt for jobs going forward.

On the agenda:

Introduction (00:00)
Intentions of Talent to Change Jobs in 2022 (02:09)
How Can You Attract Top Talent to Your Organization (12:28)
Where to Hunt For Jobs in 2022 (14:47)
Tips for Managing Salary Expectations (30:50)
Tips for Negotiating Compensation Packages (37:15)
Stay in Touch with ADG and 3DPrint.com (47:15)

Webinar Resources:
Monthly Hot Candidate and Talent Market Analyses
Hot Job Updates (get job opportunities straight to your inbox)
Upcoming Webinar - The Gap in DEI in the AM Workplace
The 2022 AM Salary Survey Report
Hiring and Career Advice Blog

3DPrint.com:
To learn more about SmarTech's 3D printing data, analysis, and consulting, inquire at info@smartechpublishing.com

To keep up with the latest 3D printing news, sign up for the 3DPrint.com newsletter

If you have any 3D printing news tips, email digest@3dprint.com

Download the latest Data Service Reports on the Core Metal AM market and the Core Polymer AM market

Webinar: The Effects of the Great Resignation on the AM Hiring Landscape

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0100

In this webinar, Nick presents data from the 2022 AM Salary Survey Report that points to how the AM industry has been affected by the Great Resignation between 2020-2021, and what that means for hiring in 2022.

On the agenda:

Growth of the AM Market (in 2021)
Demand for Talent vs Available Talent on the market
Impact of the Great Resignation (in numbers)
Who Has the Hiring Power in 2022?
Tips for the Future (moving on from the Big Quit)

Webinar Resources:
Monthly Hot Candidate and Talent Market Analyses
Hot Job Updates (get job opportunities straight to your inbox)
Upcoming Webinar - What the Talent Really Wants in 2022
The 2022 AM Salary Survey Report
WI3DP Virtual Career Fair - Featuring Jennifer Killingback, Director North America, Alexander Daniels Global
Hiring and Career Advice Blog

Promoting Team Diversity: Interview with Nick Pearce

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0100

Here you can listen to the interview between Sophie and Nick, where they explore the success that Alexander Daniels Global has had in promoting a diverse team environment.

Disclaimer: This is not a 3D People podcast episode, it is a recorded interview which has been transcribed in a blog post on the Alexander Daniels Global website.

#10 ft. Nick Pearce and Iulia Oprea

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0000

In this episode, founder of Alexander Daniels Global, Nick Pearce, and Director and Podcast Host, Iulia Oprea, discuss their impressions of the 2021 Salary Survey results. What talent market and salary trends were noticed? What behaviours are these indicators of? And which questions have been sparked as a result?

Sit back, listen and enjoy.

#9 Panel Debate ft. Janne Kyttanen, John Barnes, and Nick Pearce

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 14:00:00 +0000

We hosted a panel discussion with John Barnes, Janne Kyttanen, and Nick Pearce to talk about what companies need to excel in this industry, how creativity, people, and training matters, and - most importantly - how these guys can help you. Teamed up with the Barnes Global Advisors and Janne Kyttanen, Alexander Daniels Global is hosting a competition for those companies that participate in the 2020 AM Salary Survey for Employers by November 30th.

Read more, and participate to win, here: www.alexanderdanielsglobal.com/salary-survey-competition

#8 ft. Alex De Vore, CEO of 3D Printing Corporation in Japan

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 13:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we speak to Alexander De Vore, CEO of 株式会社3D Printing Corporation in Japan.

We speak about additive manufacturing, culture, people and setting up a business in a foreign country, specifically in Japan

#7 ft. Tuan TranPham, CRO at Arevo

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 13:00:00 +0100

In this episode, Tuan tells his person stories, and he talks about how to network in 3D printing, start-ups and bravery, what’s next for AM, impact of Covid-19, challenges of 2020, and social selling.

#6 ft. Yannick Willemin, 9T Labs

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 14:00:00 +0100

In this episode, we talk about taking risks, change management, 3D Printing composites and the power of corporate values in a digital work environment.

#5 ft. Marie Langer, CEO at EOS GmbH

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 12:00:00 +0100

We did not consider COVID-19 in this podcast. In this episode we talk to Marie Langer about sustainability in 3D printing, organizational structure, the growth and future of EOS, and Marie's personal stories and experiences.

#4: the 3D Printing Talent Market

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +0000

This episode addresses the talent market in the 3D printing / additive manufacturing industry. Alexander Daniels Global has released an extensive whitepaper on the topic, which can be accessed here: http://bit.ly/2DEm3Xt

The war for talent, hiring trends, the most in-demand roles, the talent gap in 3D printing and regional talent landscape analyses. All topics covered by the 67 page whitepaper.

#3 ft. Davide Sher: Health and Safety in 3D Printing

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode Iulia interviewed the interviewer, Davide Sher from 3dpbm.com

They talked about 3D Printing health and safety which we hope will be a trending topic at this year’s Formnext. Are you curious which 4 studies he found on the internet related to health and safety? Listen to the podcast and send us an email if you would like to receive these studies from Iulia and Davide.

Davide shares his advice to people who are considering a career in additive manufacturing, but don’t know where to get started. He talks about his all time favorite 3d printing topic, one of the most challenging ones, in his opinion.

The recording was done via Skype, so please excuse the military plane which flew over Davide’s house in Sicily when we had our chat online. 😊

We hope you enjoy!

#2: the 3D Printing Salary Survey

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 14:00:00 +0100

In this episode, we are discussing the yearly 3D Printing Salary Survey with the help of Alexander Daniels Global team members Signe, Loxley and Nick.
We discuss what the salary survey is, how it was born, what it analyses and how it is beneficial for the industry.

Are you an employer in the additive manufacturing industry? Participate in the survey here: http://bit.ly/AMemployers

Are you a professional working in the additive manufacturing / 3D printing industry? Participate in the survey here: http://bit.ly/AMprofessionals

#1 ft. Stefanie Brickwede

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 09:00:00 +0100

In this episode, we are speaking to Stefanie Brickwede. Since 2015, she has been in charge of the 3D printing project at the Deutsche Bahn. And she is responsible for the successful introduction of Additive Manufacturing throughout the group. This includes the identification of application areas, the development of business models, and the establishment of a 3D printing competence center.
As Managing Director, she's also building up the Mobility Goes Additive and the Medical Goes Additive networks, to help AM achieve an international breakthrough.