Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode of the Additive Snack podcast, host Fabian Feld interviews Christopher Beeson from ExxonMobil, exploring the integration of additive manufacturing (AM) into the oil and gas industry. Christopher shares his personal journey from traditional welding to 3D printing and outlines ExxonMobil's strategic initiatives in adopting additive manufacturing. Key topics include the company's partnerships with universities, the deployment of advanced technologies like laser powder bed fusion and wire DED, and the establishment of a digital supply network to streamline production.
Christopher also highlights the role of the Louisiana Additive Manufacturing Association in workforce development and discusses the challenges and future potential of scaling additive manufacturing within the sector. The episode concludes with details about the upcoming Additive Manufacturing Oil and Gas Summit in Houston, and the significance of industry collaboration in advancing these technologies.
00:46 Guest Introduction: Christopher Beeson from ExxonMobil
01:36 Chris's Journey into Oil and Gas and Additive Manufacturing
04:53 ExxonMobil's Additive Manufacturing Initiatives
07:45 Scaling Additive Manufacturing Across ExxonMobil
14:35 Field Node and Industry Collaboration
21:07 Applications and Future of Additive Manufacturing
28:26 Urgent Need for Replacement Parts
28:48 Understanding Bubble Caps
29:13 Machinery Anti-Wicking Device
30:24 Additive Manufacturing Projects
33:52 Workforce Development and Partnerships
37:34 Scaling Additive Manufacturing
42:28 Future of Additive Manufacturing in Oil and Gas
43:00 Challenges and Solutions in Additive Manufacturing
51:22 Additive Manufacturing Summit
52:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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In this episode of the Additive Snack podcast, host Fabian Feld interviews Christopher Beeson from ExxonMobil, exploring the integration of additive manufacturing (AM) into the oil and gas industry. Christopher shares his personal journey from traditional welding to 3D printing and outlines ExxonMobil's strategic initiatives in adopting additive manufacturing. Key topics include the company's partnerships with universities, the deployment of advanced technologies like laser powder bed fusion and wire DED, and the establishment of a digital supply network to streamline production.
Christopher also highlights the role of the Louisiana Additive Manufacturing Association in workforce development and discusses the challenges and future potential of scaling additive manufacturing within the sector. The episode concludes with details about the upcoming Additive Manufacturing Oil and Gas Summit in Houston, and the significance of industry collaboration in advancing these technologies.
00:46 Guest Introduction: Christopher Beeson from ExxonMobil
01:36 Chris's Journey into Oil and Gas and Additive Manufacturing
04:53 ExxonMobil's Additive Manufacturing Initiatives
07:45 Scaling Additive Manufacturing Across ExxonMobil
14:35 Field Node and Industry Collaboration
21:07 Applications and Future of Additive Manufacturing
28:26 Urgent Need for Replacement Parts
28:48 Understanding Bubble Caps
29:13 Machinery Anti-Wicking Device
30:24 Additive Manufacturing Projects
33:52 Workforce Development and Partnerships
37:34 Scaling Additive Manufacturing
42:28 Future of Additive Manufacturing in Oil and Gas
43:00 Challenges and Solutions in Additive Manufacturing
51:22 Additive Manufacturing Summit
52:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
____________________
Subscribe to our YouTube channel:
YouTube: youtube.com/@EOS3DPrinting
Follow us
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/eos
X: https://x.com/EOS3DPrinting
____________________
Imprint: eos.info/legal/imprint
Privacy Policy: eos.info/legal/privacy-policy
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