By this point, most industries have experienced some sort of digital revolution. As evidenced by this year's Digital Transformation Index, no one wants to be a “digital laggard.” But, some industries have shown up a little later to the party; manufacturing included. One particulary company, Xometry, has taken on that challenge. By creating an online platform for businesses and individuals to request manufacture of a particular part or product and simultaneously curating a collection of suppliers, Xometry is expediting the traditional manufacturing process, exponentially.

This week, host Kelly Lynch chats with Bill Cronin, Chief Revenue Officer for Xometry, to learn more about the company and what makes them truly unique. You’ll walk away this week with a better understanding of the manufacturing industry, why digitization has created an even bigger pie for suppliers and customers alike, and why distributed access to these types of technologies results in better outcomes for all.

What you'll hear this episode:

• What is Xometry? 01:00
• The old world vs. the new world of manufacturing 02:25
• How an agnostic supplier attitude leads to better outcomes 03:50
• Types of projects, like BMW Z4 parts, uploaded to Xometry 04:26
• How digital manufacturing reduces number of suppliers while expanding capabilities 05:03
• What happens if a natural disaster strikes where a factory resides? 06:07
• The new digital way to make parts 07:50
• Applying AI and ML to an age-old process 08:51
• What on earth is injection molding? 11:54
• Sustainability as a forethought, not an afterthought 12:34
• Maximizing the capacity of the world to build ideas, big and small 14:43