We (Mike and Henry) started the podcast in 2011 while doing PhDs at the Sports Technology Institute at Loughborough University. After 56 episodes, we decided to take some time off, and we’re excited to continue again. New episodes will be up in the coming weeks.

Dr. Mike Vasquez is a 3D Printing expert specializing in pushing the boundaries of advanced 3D printing technology. He is the Founder and CEO of 3Degrees, a Chicago-based consulting company focused on helping organizations maximize their investment in the technology. Over the past decade he has worked side-by-side with some of the top machine manufacturers, material producers and end users in the industry, consulting with them to identify novel applications, test new materials, and develop frameworks to maximize R&D efficiency and boost ROI. In the past 18 months, Mike has worked with a dozen companies to help them set up successful and safe facilities. He has also created a software tool called TRACE. It aims to assist companies formalizing their use of 3D Printing to ensure they can meet quality and technical standards outlined by their supply chain and industry requirements. He completed his PhD in Additive Manufacturing at Loughborough University and received both his Bachelors and Masters from MIT in Materials Science and Engineering.

Dr. Henry Hanson is a mechanical engineer in the adidas Future Team, focusing on product engineering and experiment design. He has worked on Springblade, Boost, Speedfactory, and the last few and upcoming world cup soccer balls. Henry has designed experiments for adidas on the International Space Station and Earth to create engineering/science-based insights that enable innovative products. He completed his PhD in Mechanical Engineering at Loughborough University and received bachelors degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Germany from the University of Portland.