Layered Insights | A 3D Printing Podcast
Layered Insights is a podcast about the real-world evolution of 3D printing—from hobbyist roots to industrial applications. Hosted by Alex (AG3D) and Matt (Niche 3D), two makers-turned-entrepreneurs, the show explores the tools, challenges, and breakthroughs of additive manufacturing. Whether it’s scaling from prototypes to production, designing for real-world performance, or printing Iron Man helmets in your garage, each episode peels back a new layer of insight. Expect technical depth, honest stories, a bit of banter, and a whole lot of plastic.
Episodes
Alex and Matt share "tool time" advice on various 3D printing tools they use alongside their 3D Printer. They discuss tools for maintenance, post-processing, and support removal, and more.
Matt & Alex also share cost-effective options, as well as high-end tools that get the job done. We close out discussing the tools we wish we had and how the right tool, no matter what it is, is invaluable to reduce labor and create better parts -...
Alex and Matt discuss the evolution of 3D printing: Going from hobbyist to hustling for yourself or working for a business using a 3D Printer. The importance of hands-on experience, tinkering, and starting with a more challenging 3D Printer to start can prime great growth for anyone interested in 3D printing.
Alex highlights the value of 3D printing in business, citing his experience in aerospace and the benefits of rapid prototypi...
Alex and Matt discuss the transition from prototyping to production with 3D printing. Emphasizing the importance of design FOR additive manufacturing (and not just printing any file you found on the internet). They highlight the power of iterative prototyping to refine designs and the variety of plastics available for 3D printers, and what they are good at.
They close the podcast out discussing the big picture ideas of producing pa...
Alex and Matt discuss their experiences with 3D printing, highlighting their backgrounds and current roles. Alex, who has been 3D printing for seven years, runs AG3D Printing, a service focusing on part success and storytelling. Matt, with six years of experience, recently went full-time with his own company, Niche 3D, to help companies adopt 3D printing.
They share their first printers—Alex's Rigidbot Big and Matt's Prusa MK2S—and...
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