Uploaded September 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Follow Björn in this episode to Berlin, where he meets with Stefanie Brickwede, Head of Additive Manufacturing at Deutsche Bahn. Until now, the company printed up to 60,000 spare parts and soundly investigated 3D printing to reduce cost, avoid waste and limit the standstill of trains. In addition to their manufacturing journey, you will discover the most exciting applications and benefits they have for their supply chain. Finally, Stefanie reveals why 3D printing is strategically important for the future of one of the largest European railway companies.
Follow Björn in this episode to Berlin, where he meets with Stefanie Brickwede, Head of Additive Manufacturing at Deutsche Bahn. Until now, the company printed up to 60,000 spare parts and soundly investigated 3D printing to reduce cost, avoid waste and limit the standstill of trains. In addition to their manufacturing journey, you will discover the most exciting applications and benefits they have for their supply chain. Finally, Stefanie reveals why 3D printing is strategically important for the future of one of the largest European railway companies.









![Scaling Creativity with Additive Manufacturing with Shawn Zindroski of SNL Creative
What used to be known as rapid prototyping is slowly becoming a long-term strategy for the manufacturing industry. Brands and manufacturers who integrate additive manufacturing (AM) based on solutions for pain points are much more likely to leverage additive’s unique design language capabilities.
To discuss additive’s endless possibilities, Host Fabian Alefeld speaks with the Founder and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of SNL Creative Inc., Shawn Zindroski. With over three decades in the industry, Shawn reflects on innovations that shaped his career and the AM projects that will shape the future of manufacturing. The conversation is an in-depth exploration of growth strategies, and how AM can impact industries, individuals, and brands.
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.
Key Takeaways:
[2:00] From model maker to show cars, Shawn has a passion for creative solutions.
[14:00] In 2008, Carbon Kids was the first customizable product from SNL Creative.
[20:20] Fundamental lessons learned from creating the airless basketball for Wilson Sporting Goods.
[24:24] Step-by-step production process including quality control measures for AM.
[35:06] The time is now for industries to embrace additive manufacturing.
[42:20] Nano-technology, automation, and robotics are the trends leveraging additive manufacturing.
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