Interview with the CEO of Formlabs (Patreon)

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2023-01-17 15:53:04

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2026-06

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A couple of months ago I sat down in my densely packed garage with my old boss Max Lobovsky. We talked about my time working at Formlabs, doing YouTube, a bit about cycling, and the general state of tools. It was a fun conversation that I think you might enjoy. I've linked it above if you want to check it out!

If you have any questions feel free to leave a comment and I'll try to answer 'em.

- Shane

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Stuff Made Here on the Future of Digital Fabrication: Interview With Shane Wighton

Inventor Shane Wighton has dazzled millions of YouTube viewers on @StuffMadeHere with projects like a basketball hoop that "won't let you miss" and a haircutting robot. Explore 3D Printing Applications: http://bit.ly/3G53VqM #digitalfabrication #stuffmadehere #additivemanufacturing #techinterview #techcompany Before Shane became notorious for his at-home innovations, he led an engineering team right here at Formlabs. CEO Max Lobovsky sits down with his former coworker to discuss engineering, finding inspiration, and what's next in digital fabrication. 💼 Check Out Open Positions at Formlabs: http://bit.ly/3uZ6fJx 📘 Discover Some of Our Customer Stories: http://bit.ly/3G2x45A 🤓 Learn More About 3D Printing Applications: http://bit.ly/3G53VqM Table of Content 00:00 Intro 00:29 Brief History of Shane's Shop 00:56 Shane's New Shop 01:47 Shane's Application to Formlabs 03:38 Shane's Life Before Formlabs 05:30 Shane's Strategy for Getting Hired at Formlabs 07:02 Shane's Engineering Origin Story 09:08 Making Engineering Accessible 10:31 The Impact of Shane's Videos 12:36 Discussing Impact at Scale 14:00 Shane's Time at Formlabs 17:46 Shane's Long-Distance Cycling Experience 24:19 How Shane Got Into YouTube 29:46 Why Shane Left Formlabs 36:57 Advancement of Tools in the Last Decade 40:22 Which Tools Could Use The Most Improvement 48:06 Unlocking Projects with Advanced Tools 50:19 Shane's Advice for Aspiring Engineers 52:01 Outro About Formlabs In 2011, three MIT graduate students built the first 3D printer that could achieve industrial, professional part quality at an affordable price. Through a continuous commitment to innovation, Formlabs has become the largest supplier of professional stereolithography (SLA) and selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printers in the world. Formlabs is expanding access to digital fabrication, so anyone can make anything. Headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts with offices in Germany, Japan, China, Singapore, Hungary, and North Carolina, Formlabs is the professional 3D printer of choice for engineers, designers, manufacturers, and decision-makers around the globe. Formlabs products include the Form 3+, Form 3B+, Form 3L, and Form 3BL powered by an advanced form of stereolithography (SLA) called Low Force Stereolithography (LFS)™ 3D printing, Form Wash and Form Cure SLA post-processing solutions. For selective laser sintering (SLS), Formlabs products include the Fuse 1+ 30W 3D printer for functional, industrial-quality parts, and the Fuse Sift, an all-in-one powder recovery system for the Fuse Series. Through its Factory Solutions offering for industrial users, Formlabs provides the factories of tomorrow with the flexibility and versatility needed for demanding, evolving industrial applications. Formlabs also develops its own suite of high-performance materials that continue to push the boundaries for 3D printing, as well as best-in-class 3D printing software. ▶️ Subscribe for more 3D printing videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/formlabs1?sub_confirmation=1 Careers ► https://bit.ly/3gBEb81 Formlabs ► https://bit.ly/3NgD0Jd YouTube ► https://bit.ly/39tiZ3f Facebook ► https://bit.ly/3lkuXio Twitter ► https://bit.ly/3yBQgUG Instagram ► https://bit.ly/3wk9egQ LinkedIn ► https://bit.ly/39pDLB0