3DP & AM Chat: University of Dayton | AM & AI | Greg Loughnane & Adam Penna | November 18, 2020

Professor Greg Loughnane is educating the next generation of advanced manufacturers at University of Dayton. His continued focus on optimization, artificial intelligence, and hands-on experience drive his passion to move the industry forward by leading young and like-minded individuals through the digital revolution…

Topics Include:
0:00 – Intro Greg Loughnane
0:42 – Professor at University of Dayton – Austin TX ties – UDRI / AFRL
1:43 – Reality of Optimization – Artificial Intelligence – Additive Manufacturing
2:54 – Via Negativa – working on the right solution one instance at a time to find how to scale
5:16 – Additive Manufacturing – Data Control – Commercialization
9:39 – Process parameters – technology – focus – digital value chain – automation
12:57 – Learning from failure – process monitoring evolution
14:43 – “As a Service” – Open Intellectual Property for Innovation
17:05 – Open compared to Commercial
20:00 – Standards vs everything
21:34 – Big Audacious Hairy Goals – Growing the industry together
23:26 – Digital Thread Lifecycle
25:22 – Metal 3D printing is ready for prime time
28:23 – Last mover advantage
30:16 – Power of networking and personal growth – next generation – remote education
34:18 – Teaching in a virtual classroom – understanding yourself
38:10 – Security and education – Why
45:00 – Find like-minded people and ask questions

Greg Loughnane: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregloughnane/
Leading the Digital Revolution: https://vimeo.com/473101197
University of Dayton Research Institute: https://udayton.edu/udri/
Air Force Research Laboratory: https://afresearchlab.com/
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