# 3Degrees Discussions 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… Page: Feed: --- ## [3Degrees Discussions #164-Justin Levy - DefendAM](https://soundcloud.com/user-826184227/3degrees-discussions-164) _2026-07-23_ In this episode of 3Degrees Discussions, Mike Vasquez sits down with Justin Levy, founder of DefendAM, to discuss one of the most important challenges facing the U.S. defense industrial base: building secure, scalable, domestic manufacturing capacity for unmanned aerial systems. Justin shares his journey into additive manufacturing and defense, his experience supporting Air Force and Navy… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2366713364-user-826184227-3degrees-discussions-164.mp3) ## [3Degrees Discussions -#163 - Jon Walker - Xometry](https://soundcloud.com/user-826184227/3degrees-discussions-163-jon) _2026-06-24_ In this episode of 3Degrees Discussions, host Mike Vasquez sits down with Jon Walker, a manufacturing industry veteran with more than two decades of experience spanning machining, automation, additive manufacturing, and Industry 4.0. Throughout his career, Jon has held leadership positions with Mazak, GF Machining Solutions, EOS, and Xometry, helping manufacturers evaluate, adopt, and scale… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2345396000-user-826184227-3degrees-discussions-163-jon.mp3) ## [3Degrees Discussions #162-David Helmers-Wolfpack Workshop](https://soundcloud.com/user-826184227/3degrees-discussions-162-david) _2026-04-22_ In this episode of 3Degrees Discussions, Mike Vasquez sits down with David Helmers, owner of Wolfpack Workshop, a startup additive manufacturing and engineering company based in Columbus, Ohio. David shares his journey as a mechanical engineer and entrepreneur, drawing on hands-on experience in CNC machining, 3D printing, sheet metal fabrication, welding, and design for manufacturing. The… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2307210149-user-826184227-3degrees-discussions-162-david.mp3) ## [3Degrees Discussions #161 - Bryan Sherman](https://soundcloud.com/user-826184227/3degrees-discussions-161-bryan) _2026-03-27_ From South Bend, Indiana, welcome to 3Degrees Discussions — I’m your host, Mike Vasquez. This podcast dives into the stories behind the innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders shaping the 3D printing industry. In this episode, I’m joined by Bryan Sherman, Chief Metallurgist at DSH Technologies. Bryan brings over two decades of experience in metal injection molding (MIM) and sinter-based… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2291749151-user-826184227-3degrees-discussions-161-bryan.mp3) ## [3Degrees Discussions #160 - Steven Floyd](https://soundcloud.com/user-826184227/3degrees-discussions-160) _2026-02-28_ From South Bend, Indiana — welcome to 3Degrees Discussions, hosted by Mike Vasquez. This podcast explores the stories behind the innovators, entrepreneurs, and technical leaders shaping the world of additive manufacturing and advanced production. In this episode, Mike sits down with Steven Floyd, an experienced engineering and technology leader focused on accelerating the adoption of additive and… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2275295045-user-826184227-3degrees-discussions-160.mp3) ## [3Degrees Discussions #159 - Daniel Werner - INSPIRE](https://soundcloud.com/user-826184227/3degrees-discussions-159-daniel-werner-inspire) _2026-01-16_ From South Bend, welcome to 3Degrees Discussions. I’m your host, Mike Vasquez, and this podcast explores the stories behind the innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders shaping the world of additive manufacturing and 3D printing. In this episode, I’m joined by Daniel Werner, a materials engineer specializing in powder bed fusion across both polymer and metal additive manufacturing. Daniel previously… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2248677074-user-826184227-3degrees-discussions-159-daniel-werner-inspire.mp3) ## [3DegreesDiscussions #158 - Haden Quinlan - MIT](https://soundcloud.com/user-826184227/3degreesdiscussions-158) _2025-12-12_ From South Bend, Indiana, welcome to 3Degrees Discussions. In this episode, Mike sits down with Haden Quinlan, Senior Program Manager at MIT’s Center for Advanced Production Technologies (ADAPT). Haden has been a key force across MIT’s innovation ecosystem—supporting startups, building industry partnerships, and shaping how additive manufacturing and digital production move from research into… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2228267312-user-826184227-3degreesdiscussions-158.mp3) ## [3Degrees Discussions #157-Jonathan Pegues - Amaero](https://soundcloud.com/user-826184227/3degrees-discussions-157-jonathan-pegues-amaero) _2025-11-21_ From South Bend, Indiana, welcome to 3Degrees Discussions — the podcast devoted to the stories behind the innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders in the 3D printing and advanced manufacturing world. I’m your host, Mike Vasquez. In this episode, I’m joined by Jonathan Pegues. Jonathan helps teams push the science and application of advanced manufacturing forward, with a career rooted in:… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2216301083-user-826184227-3degrees-discussions-157-jonathan-pegues-amaero.mp3) ## [3Degrees Discussions #156 - Killian Erickson - Bifrost Manufacturing](https://soundcloud.com/user-826184227/3degrees-discussions-156-killian-erickson-bifrost-manufacturing) _2025-11-13_ From South Bend, Indiana—welcome to 3Degrees Discussions. I’m your host, Mike Vasquez. This podcast is dedicated to the stories behind the innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders shaping the 3D printing industry. In this episode, I sit down with Killian Erickson, CEO of Bifrost Manufacturing, an additive and advanced manufacturing company based in North Dakota. With more than a decade of hands-on… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2212103537-user-826184227-3degrees-discussions-156-killian-erickson-bifrost-manufacturing.mp3) ## [PixelRift — Platforming with Level Editor (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/miqq3PCGZFtb) _2025-11-13 · **Sponsored**_ Includes a built-in level editor, campaign with elemental heroes, and boss encounters. ## [3Degrees Discussions #155 - John Barnes - Additive Nexus](https://soundcloud.com/user-826184227/3degrees-discussions-155-john-barnes-additive-nexus) _2025-10-28_ 3Degrees Discussions – Ep. 155 | John Barnes (Additive Nexus) From South Bend, Indiana—welcome to 3Degrees Discussions. I’m your host, Mike Vasquez. This show digs into the stories behind the innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders shaping the 3D printing industry. About this episode My guest is John Barnes, founder of Additive Nexus, a consultancy that helps heavy industry scale additive… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2201170907-user-826184227-3degrees-discussions-155-john-barnes-additive-nexus.mp3)