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Bridging the Talent Gap with The Center for Design & Manufacturing Excellence at OSU

April 02, 2025 • Alexander Daniels Global • Season 2 • Episode 9

In this episode of the 3D People Podcast, Sophie is joined by Nathan Ames (Executive Director), John Middendorf (Director of Additive Manufacturing) and Dimitri Papazoglou (Principal Engineer) at the Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence (CDME) at Ohio State University (OSU).

They explore how the CDME is addressing the manufacturing talent gap at the entry level through a unique approach to developing the next generation of engineering professionals. Tune in to discover the innovative model they've built at the CDME, enabling them to hire OSU students as working engineers, gaining hands-on experience on real-world projects with industry clients.

Want to Support or Collaborate with the CDME?
You can contact Nathan Ames at the CDME on the following information:

Email: ames.21@osu.edu
Phone: (+1) 614-292-6570

Visit the CDME: https://cdme.osu.edu/