Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode of the Additive Snack Podcast, host Fabian Alefeld discusses the intersection of finance and additive manufacturing with Danny Piper, Managing Partner at New Cap Partners live at RAPID + TCT 2025. Danny, also the host of the Printing Money podcast, shares his expertise on the financial landscape of additive manufacturing, the challenges and opportunities within the industry, and his views on current economic turbulences and their impact on the sector. The conversation delves into New Cap Partners' focus on emerging technologies, the role of defense spending in additive manufacturing, and the potential future growth of the industry influenced by reshoring and advancements in technology. Danny provides a comprehensive look at financing strategies for new technologies and the importance of understanding technical details to make informed financial decisions. The episode concludes with insights into the future of additive manufacturing in relation to economic and manufacturing trends.
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00:18 Meet Danny Piper: Finance and Additive Manufacturing Expert
01:22 Understanding New Cap Partners
02:38 Investment Banking in Emerging Technologies
04:27 Danny Piper's Journey into 3D Printing
09:26 Financial Turbulence and Additive Manufacturing
14:13 Reshoring and Its Impact on Additive Manufacturing
18:21 Stock Market Insights for Additive Manufacturing
22:50 Challenges in Scaling Manufacturing
24:59 The Role of the Department of Defense in Additive Manufacturing
25:23 The Role of the DOD in Additive Manufacturing
26:48 Investment Trends in 3D Printing
29:27 Challenges in Financing Manufacturing Innovations
33:07 The Rise of Additive Contract Manufacturers
40:51 Future Trends and Predictions in Additive Manufacturing
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In this episode of the Additive Snack Podcast, host Fabian Alefeld discusses the intersection of finance and additive manufacturing with Danny Piper, Managing Partner at New Cap Partners live at RAPID + TCT 2025. Danny, also the host of the Printing Money podcast, shares his expertise on the financial landscape of additive manufacturing, the challenges and opportunities within the industry, and his views on current economic turbulences and their impact on the sector. The conversation delves into New Cap Partners' focus on emerging technologies, the role of defense spending in additive manufacturing, and the potential future growth of the industry influenced by reshoring and advancements in technology. Danny provides a comprehensive look at financing strategies for new technologies and the importance of understanding technical details to make informed financial decisions. The episode concludes with insights into the future of additive manufacturing in relation to economic and manufacturing trends.
Comments about the show or wish to share your AM journey? Contact us at additive.snack@eos-na.com. The Additive Snack Podcast is brought to you by EOS.
Listen to the Printing Money podcast here & connect with Danny Piper on LinkedIn.
00:18 Meet Danny Piper: Finance and Additive Manufacturing Expert
01:22 Understanding New Cap Partners
02:38 Investment Banking in Emerging Technologies
04:27 Danny Piper's Journey into 3D Printing
09:26 Financial Turbulence and Additive Manufacturing
14:13 Reshoring and Its Impact on Additive Manufacturing
18:21 Stock Market Insights for Additive Manufacturing
22:50 Challenges in Scaling Manufacturing
24:59 The Role of the Department of Defense in Additive Manufacturing
25:23 The Role of the DOD in Additive Manufacturing
26:48 Investment Trends in 3D Printing
29:27 Challenges in Financing Manufacturing Innovations
33:07 The Rise of Additive Contract Manufacturers
40:51 Future Trends and Predictions in Additive Manufacturing
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![Additive Manufacturing’s Role in Tool & Die with Vilas Ravindra Dulipeta of AarKel
Additive manufacturing (AM) is transforming the tool and die industry by enhancing traditional processes and enabling intricate cooling structures in plastic injection molding that only AM can achieve. How will this technology reshape the future of tool and die manufacturing?
To discover AM’s place in the tool and die industry, Host Fabian Alefeld speaks with Vilas Ravindra Dulipeta, Manager of the Additive Manufacturing Group at Canada’s AarKel Tool & Die Inc. They discuss AarKel’s unique innovations in plastic injection molding design, breakthroughs from past mistakes, and the secure role of additive in customer solutions such as EVs.
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Key Takeaways:
[3:19] Early in their AM adoption period, AarKel made some beautiful magnetic mistakes.
[10:06] AM offers efficient cooling structures that improve cooling times for tool and die-casting production.
[22:32] AM enables early process innovations in EV programs with the ability to create design parameters.
[25:43] How AM allows for engineered porosity in the injection molding process.
[36:58] While cost and education are challenges, additive offers Aarkel real benefits.
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![A Space Roundtable with NASA, Rocket Lab, The European Space Agency, and TRUMPF | Additive Snack
Space exploration and additive manufacturing (AM) are accelerating rapidly. SpaceX was able to reach orbital velocity with its latest starship launch, providing beautiful imagery upon its reentry. Rocket Lab had its 45th launch, with 22 additional launches planned for this year, and the first metal 3D printer installation on the International Space Station (ISS). With these accomplishments achieved, where will AM fit into our space journeys future?
To find out, Host Fabian Alefeld ventures into the final frontier with a space roundtable with an all-star panel, featuring Paul Gradl, Principal Engineer at NASA, Myles Keefer, Manager of Additive Manufacturing at Rocket Lab, Eliana Fu, Industry Manager of Aerospace & Medical at TRUMPF, and Advenit Makaya, Advanced Manufacturing Engineer at the European Space Research and Technology Centre of the European Space Agency.
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Key takeaways:
[2:28] Additive manufacturing is a critical component of space exploration.
[5:50] Common additive manufacturing challenges in space applications.
[10:57] Additive manufacturing adoption in Europe.
[13:28] Challenges of materials development today, and in the future.
[26:16] How to leverage additive manufacturing for new innovative projects.
[40:30] Machine manufacturer pain points and challenges.
[51:48] What is driving additive innovation in Europe?
[1:00:17] How to inspire a new generation of manufacturing engineers.
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TRUMPF: https://www.trumpf.com/
SpaceX: https://www.spacex.com/
NASA: https://www.nasa.gov/
European Space Agency: https://www.esa.int/
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![Life-Changing Reconstructive Surgeries Made Possible by Metal 3D Printing | Additive Snack Podcast
It is common to hear about productivity, materials, and laser power in additive manufacturing (AM). But stories are rarely heard about the lives being changed because of this technology. Innovation in AM is not just about technology. It is about transforming lives and creating a better future for people.
Host Fabian Alefeld speaks with Princess Moshoana, a South African woman whose life was forever changed by a violent act and then restored through the marvels of AM and Dr. Gerrie Booysen, a leading figure in AM and Director of the Centre for Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing at the Central University of Technology. Together, they share a journey of recovery and groundbreaking advancements in medical industrial 3D printing.
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Key Takeaways:
[1:31] Princess recounts the violent crime that left her physically and emotionally unable to smile.
[7:11] Dr. Gerrie Booysen explains the history of the Centre for Rapid Prototyping and how they began 3D-printed patient-specific implants.
[11:06] The arduous process chain of creating, implanting, and reconstructing Princess’ jaw with an AM printed part.
[13:37] How additive manufacturing helped Princess regain her hopes and dreams.
[15:14] The many ways AM devices and reconstructive surgery can meet the tremendous needs of South Africans.
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![Advancements in Cutting-Edge AM Research from Ohio State University | Additive Snack Podcast
Imagine printing a car part for the racing industry as your first additive manufacturing (AM) project, earning a process engineer position with Honda Aerospace, and following that up by becoming the AM technology leader at Ohio State University. This is the inspiring story of today’s guest.
Joining host Fabian Alefeld is Ben DiMarco, AM Technology Leader and Principal Engineer at Ohio State University’s Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence (CDME). In this conversation, they explore Ben’s contributions to lattice structures, process monitoring, and innovative technologies such as nLIGHT and cold metal fusion. They also touch on Ben’s role and passion for workforce development.
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Key Takeaways:
[1:15] In 2009, Ben’s first printed AM part was a brake fluid reservoir used in the racing industry.
[3:39] Ben describes the key characteristics of lattice structure and its impact on part performance.
[8:18] For the past few years, Ben’s objective has been to create a semi-empirical model for lattice structures.
[17:00] Ben’s vision for how his work will impact the AM industry.
[22:00] An overview of nLIGHT technology and OSU’s beam shaping project.
[32:10] Examples of current and future uses of artificial intelligence in additive manufacturing.
[34:45] OSU’s forthcoming study includes the history and future of cold metal fusion.
[39:20] Ben explains OSU’s CDME workforce development program.
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