Career Advancement Programme in Sustainable Design with Additive Manufacturing
Published on June 28, 2025
About this Podcast
HOST: Welcome to our podcast, today we're talking with an expert in sustainable design and additive manufacturing. Can you tell us a bit about your background and how you got into this field? GUEST: Sure, I have a degree in industrial design and started my career working for a company that specialized in additive manufacturing. I became increasingly interested in sustainable design practices and saw an opportunity to combine the two. HOST: That's fascinating. The course you're teaching is called 'Career Advancement Programme in Sustainable Design with Additive Manufacturing'. Could you give us a brief overview of what it covers? GUEST: Absolutely, it's a comprehensive program that covers the latest techniques in sustainable design, material selection, and additive manufacturing processes. We also delve into the business side, discussing how to market and sell sustainable products. HOST: It sounds like a very current and relevant course. What are some of the current industry trends that you're seeing in sustainable design and additive manufacturing? GUEST: There's a growing demand for sustainable products, and additive manufacturing is playing a big role in this. We're seeing more companies adopt sustainable design principles, and additive manufacturing is helping to reduce waste and lower carbon emissions. HOST: That's great to hear. But I imagine there must be challenges in this field as well. Can you share some of the challenges you've faced or seen others face when it comes to sustainable design and additive manufacturing? GUEST: Yes, one of the main challenges is the cost. Sustainable materials and additive manufacturing processes can be more expensive than traditional methods. However, as the technology advances and becomes more widespread, we expect these costs to come down. HOST: That's a good point. Looking to the future, where do you see this industry heading? What are your thoughts on the future of sustainable design and additive manufacturing? GUEST: I believe we'll see even more integration of sustainable design and additive manufacturing. As the technology advances, we'll be able to create more complex and efficient designs, leading to even greater reductions in waste and carbon emissions. HOST: That's very exciting. Thank you so much for joining us today and sharing your insights on the 'Career Advancement Programme in Sustainable Design with Additive Manufacturing'. It's been a pleasure talking with you. GUEST: Thank you for having me. It's been a great conversation.
