3Degrees Discussions #166 - Matthew Carl - HUXWERX

Metal Additive Manufacturing: From Contract Manufacturing to Defense Applications | Matthew Carl
What does it take to move metal additive manufacturing from prototyping to reliable production? How are companies using laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) to manufacture complex components for aerospace, oil and gas, and defense applications?
In this episode of 3Degrees Discussions, host Dr. Mike Vasquez speaks with Matthew Carl, Mission Team Design Engineer at HUXWRX Safety Co. and former Manufacturing Engineer at Knust-Godwin, about his career in metal 3D printing and the practical challenges of industrial additive manufacturing.
Matthew spent more than a decade at Knust-Godwin, a precision contract manufacturer serving the energy, aerospace, and defense industries. His experience includes laser powder bed fusion, manufacturing engineering, process control, and managing complex production requirements. He now brings that experience to HUXWRX Safety Co., a manufacturer specializing in advanced suppressor technologies.
TOPICS COVERED
• Metal Additive Manufacturing (LPBF): Real-world applications of laser powder bed fusion and the challenges of manufacturing complex metal components.
• Contract Manufacturing: Lessons from more than 10 years at Knust-Godwin, supporting demanding industrial customers and applications.
• Scaling Additive Manufacturing: Moving beyond prototypes toward repeatable production, including process development, quality control, and manufacturing consistency.
• Defense and Aerospace Manufacturing: The role of additive manufacturing in producing specialized components with challenging performance requirements.
• Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM): Balancing design freedom, material properties, manufacturing constraints, and production economics.
• The Future of Metal 3D Printing: Opportunities and challenges as additive manufacturing technologies mature and see broader industrial adoption.
This conversation offers perspectives for manufacturing engineers, materials scientists, additive manufacturing professionals, and organizations evaluating metal 3D printing for industrial production.
ABOUT MATTHEW CARL
Matthew Carl is a Mission Team Design Engineer at HUXWRX Safety Co. Previously, he spent over 10 years as a Manufacturing Engineer at Knust-Godwin, specializing in laser powder bed fusion and precision manufacturing.
HUXWRX Safety Co.: https://huxwrx.com
Knust-Godwin: https://www.kgsbo.com
ABOUT 3DEGREES DISCUSSIONS
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