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In this episode of AMinsider, hosts Justin Hopkins and Dustin Kloempken sit down with industry veteran Jason Lopes to explore his 20+ years of experience in 3D printing and additive manufacturing. From pioneering practical special effects at Stan Winston Studio to navigating modern manufacturing workflows, Jason shares his perspective on the evolution of 3D printing technology and where the industry is headed next.

This episode provides a deep dive into the following key themes:

• Hollywood’s Additive Revolution: Take an inside look at how 3D printing transformed special effects fabrication on iconic projects like the Halo 3 commercial campaign, Iron Man, and The Giant Creature for Jimmy Kimmel Live!
• Bridging Digital Design and Traditional Craftsmanship: Learn how merging 3D scanning, CAD workflows, and digital modeling with traditional model-making techniques revolutionized prop making and design engineering.
• Overcoming Full-Color 3D Printing Barriers: Understand the challenges of full-color additive manufacturing, including material costs, software bottlenecks, and post-processing complexities in production.
• Flexible Toolsets and Workflow Innovation: Explore the shift toward upside-down resin/DLP printing, the importance of versatile equipment, and how utilitarian AI tools can streamline data management.
• Industry Insights and Career Guidance: Discover advice for newcomers entering the additive space, the value of "co-opetition," and how OEMs can better serve real-world end-user software needs.

Whether you are an industry veteran or looking to start a career in additive manufacturing, this episode offers essential insights into how innovation is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Stay curious and join us as we get inside the future of AM.