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Stanford University

Stanford Seminar - Convergence Drives New Ideas

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Explore the intersection of science, industry, and innovation in this Stanford seminar featuring Joseph DeSimone, co-founder of Carbon3D, Inc. Delve into the world of 3D manufacturing and its potential to revolutionize industries from healthcare to inventory management. Discover how convergence drives new ideas as DeSimone discusses the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, diversity in innovation, and the power of thinking differently. Learn about cutting-edge technologies like Chemical 3D Printing, the M4 Medium, and the concept of a Digital Factory. Gain insights into advanced composite materials, validation studies, and the shift towards additive manufacturing. Understand how Carbon is reshaping the industrial landscape with its subscription model and data-centric approach. Hear from a distinguished professor and serial entrepreneur who has been elected to all three branches of the National Academies and holds over 150 patents.

Syllabus

Introduction
Opportunities for Making Impact
Convergence
University silos
Tshape people
Diversity vs ability
Diversity drives innovation
Thinking about ideas
Being different
Taking ideas
Light as a chisel
The Chasm
Selective Laser Sintering
Chemical 3D Printing
M4 Medium
Isotropic Properties
Digital Factory
Network Effect
Real Parts
Advanced Composite Materials
Validation Studies
Additive Manufacturing
Complex Structures
elastomers
datacentric environment
customers
subscription model
new industrial category
new business models
fabrication with light
board of directors
investors
product roadmap
polymers replacing metals

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Stanford Online

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