Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode of the podcast, host Fabian Alefeld interviews Chris Holshouser, Deputy Program Director of Maritime Systems at BlueForge Alliance. They discuss the Navy's ambitious projects, focusing on advanced technologies like additive manufacturing, supply chain optimization, and workforce development. Chris elaborates on the challenges and goals associated with the Columbia and Virginia class submarines, the importance of enhancing the maritime industrial base, and the need for skilled labor in manufacturing. The conversation also touches on the establishment of the Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence, partnerships with various organizations, and the long-term vision for modernization and technological integration in shipbuilding.
More information on the Maritime Industrial Base Additive Manufacturing Excellence training available here.
01:23 Meet Chris and BlueForge Alliance
02:37 Mission and Impact of BlueForge Alliance
04:32 Understanding the US Navy's Triad and Submarine Classes
07:03 Challenges in Modernizing the Industrial Base
12:30 Role of Additive Manufacturing in the Navy
19:26 Understanding Metallurgy in Welding
19:40 Applications and Supply Chain Impact
21:22 Certification and Qualification Process
22:42 Additive Manufacturing in Practice
24:19 Challenges and Opportunities in Additive Manufacturing
28:17 Interdisciplinary Nature of Additive Manufacturing
30:18 Evaluating Parts for Additive Manufacturing
32:54 Advancements in Additive Manufacturing
37:01 Future Directions and Call to Action
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In this episode of the podcast, host Fabian Alefeld interviews Chris Holshouser, Deputy Program Director of Maritime Systems at BlueForge Alliance. They discuss the Navy's ambitious projects, focusing on advanced technologies like additive manufacturing, supply chain optimization, and workforce development. Chris elaborates on the challenges and goals associated with the Columbia and Virginia class submarines, the importance of enhancing the maritime industrial base, and the need for skilled labor in manufacturing. The conversation also touches on the establishment of the Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence, partnerships with various organizations, and the long-term vision for modernization and technological integration in shipbuilding.
More information on the Maritime Industrial Base Additive Manufacturing Excellence training available here.
01:23 Meet Chris and BlueForge Alliance
02:37 Mission and Impact of BlueForge Alliance
04:32 Understanding the US Navy's Triad and Submarine Classes
07:03 Challenges in Modernizing the Industrial Base
12:30 Role of Additive Manufacturing in the Navy
19:26 Understanding Metallurgy in Welding
19:40 Applications and Supply Chain Impact
21:22 Certification and Qualification Process
22:42 Additive Manufacturing in Practice
24:19 Challenges and Opportunities in Additive Manufacturing
28:17 Interdisciplinary Nature of Additive Manufacturing
30:18 Evaluating Parts for Additive Manufacturing
32:54 Advancements in Additive Manufacturing
37:01 Future Directions and Call to Action
____________________
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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