The Cool Parts Show
The Cool Parts Show is a video series from Additive Manufacturing magazine. Hosted by editor-in-chief Peter Zelinski and senior editor Stephanie Hendrixson, each episode focuses on a cool 3D printed part to explore how it was made and what it reveals about the possibilities of additive manufacturing. Do you have a cool part to share? Email coolparts@additivemanufacturing.media.
Latest Episodes
Lighter, Better-Performing Brake Rotor From 3D Printing: The Cool Parts Show #27
March 31, 2021 Additive manufacturing with an aluminum/ceramic composite enables a brake rotor with one-third the weight and five times the heat transfer of a typical rotor. We talk to the inventor on this episode of The Cool Parts Show.Enter Your 3D Printed Parts in The Cool Parts Showcase
March 24, 2021 The first-ever contest from The Cool Parts Show seeks innovative parts made through additive manufacturing. Enter by August 13.3D Printed Air Duct Based on Fluid Dynamics: The Cool Parts Show #26
March 17, 2021 Air ducts are ubiquitous, but are they all as efficient as they need to be? Computational fluid dynamics informed the redesign of this 3D printed air duct — made to serve a 3D printer.Episodes
Reusable, 3D Printed Copper Filter: The Cool Parts Show #28
April 14, 2021 In this episode of The Cool Parts Show, we learn how controlled porosity obtained through binder jetting can be applied to build metal filters capable of trapping — and even eliminating — virus particles.Lighter, Better-Performing Brake Rotor From 3D Printing: The Cool Parts Show #27
March 31, 2021 Additive manufacturing with an aluminum/ceramic composite enables a brake rotor with one-third the weight and five times the heat transfer of a typical rotor. We talk to the inventor on this episode of The Cool Parts Show.Enter Your 3D Printed Parts in The Cool Parts Showcase
March 24, 2021 The first-ever contest from The Cool Parts Show seeks innovative parts made through additive manufacturing. Enter by August 13.3D Printed Air Duct Based on Fluid Dynamics: The Cool Parts Show #26
March 17, 2021 Air ducts are ubiquitous, but are they all as efficient as they need to be? Computational fluid dynamics informed the redesign of this 3D printed air duct — made to serve a 3D printer.3D Printed Scapula Customized for Patient: The Cool Parts Show #25
March 3, 2021 A patient treated for a tumor of the shoulder blade was able to preserve full use of the arm thanks to an implant tailored to the precise form of the original scapula and made through electron beam melting.Autonomous Underwater Vehicle With 3D Printed Hull: The Cool Parts Show #24
February 17, 2021 Our first episode of The Cool Parts Show from inside a 3D printer! Big Area Additive Manufacturing (BAAM) produces exterior components of a robot submarine and changes how this AUV is marketed.3D Printed Parts on the Mars Perseverance Rover: The Cool Parts Show #23
February 3, 2021 The Perseverance parts made through additive manufacturing are extreme examples of lightweighting. We have replicas of the 3D printed parts that were sent to Mars.The Cool Parts Show Swag Shop Is Open
November 6, 2020 You asked, you got it. Whether you make cool 3D printed parts or just like learning about them, you can now snag The Cool Parts Show T-shirts, magnets and more at our new online store.3D Printed Animal Enrichment Device: The Cool Parts Show Bonus Episode
November 4, 2020 The Cool Parts Show goes to the zoo to learn about a 3D printed enrichment device being used to challenge and engage meerkats, birds, foxes and more in this bonus episode.What Do These Flip Flops Say About Manufacturing's Future?: The Cool Parts Show S3E5
October 21, 2020 These 3D printed flip-flops are an example of mass customization, but they also hint at manufacturing's more sustainable, circular future. Find out why in this episode of The Cool Parts Show.Micro 3D Printing for Tiny Connectors: The Cool Parts Show S3E4
October 7, 2020 Microscale additive manufacturing offers an alternative to micromolding and micromachining. On this episode of The Cool Parts Show, 3D printed electrical connectors are our smallest cool part yet.Generative Design Improves Micromobility FUV: The Cool Parts Show S3E3
September 9, 2020 Arcimoto’s lightweight “Fun Utility Vehicle” gets even lighter thanks to parts that could only come from additive manufacturing. On this episode of The Cool Parts Show, some of the craziest automotive parts you have seen.Bioceramics for Bone Replacement: The Cool Parts Show S3E2
August 26, 2020 A mandibular cage made up of two different bioresorbable ceramics points to the future of bone graft and reconstructive surgeries in this episode of The Cool Parts Show.3D Printed Tool for CNC Machining: The Cool Parts Show S3E1
August 12, 2020 Guhring uses additive manufacturing to make an end mill with optimized internal channels. We visit a machine shop to test the tool on this episode of The Cool Parts Show.The Cool Parts Show Season Three Begins
August 11, 2020 Additive Manufacturing’s hit web series The Cool Parts Show continues with more episodes. The YouTube series showcases the parts and possibilities additive manufacturing is making real. Will you help us reach future AM users?The Cool Parts Show Season 3 Premieres August 12, 2020
August 6, 2020 The third season of our video series highlighting cool, unique and weird 3D printed parts launches next week. Subscribe and stay tuned.We Answer Your Questions About The Cool Parts Show - Bonus Episode
June 26, 2020 In this bonus episode of The Cool Parts Show, hosts Peter Zelinski and Stephanie Hendrixson answer your questions, including: What makes something a Cool Part?How Test Swabs Became 3D Printing's Production Win: The Cool Parts Show Special Episode
June 4, 2020 Nasopharyngeal swabs for COVID-19 testing are one of the best production cases for 3D printing we've seen, pandemic or otherwise. Why AM is winning on speed, functionality and collaboration.Drone Engine Replaces 13 Parts With 1: The Cool Parts Show Special Episode
May 21, 2020 Cobra Aero discovered an opportunity for redesign it might never have found without the COVID-19 interruption providing time for product development via 3D printing. The Cool Parts Show explores how additive manufacturing is advancing during the coronavirus crisis.From Idea to PPE Product in 10 Days: The Cool Parts Show Special Episode
May 15, 2020 Fitz Frames' custom 3D printed glasses have turned out to be a launch point for an item of personal protective equipment (PPE) used in the fight against COVID-19.Implant Maker Increases Production: The Cool Parts Show Special Episode
May 11, 2020 Tangible Solutions has been 3D printing more implants than ever before as hospitals get ready for the coming surge in elective surgeries. The Cool Parts Show checks in to explore how additive manufacturing is advancing during the coronavirus crisis.The Cool Parts Show Returns With Special Quarantine-Edition Episodes
April 29, 2020 Companies we’ve seen on the show are doing amazing work during the coronavirus crisis, plus the COVID-19 response includes a major AM production application. From 6 feet apart, we will tell these stories!The Cool Parts Show Season 2 Out Now
March 23, 2020 Season 2 covers cool 3D printed parts from a major automaker, a custom glasses company, a drone engine manufacturer, a dental lab and a research organization.New Opportunities for Quantum Physics: The Cool Parts Show S2E5
March 16, 2020 What does 3D printing have to do with quantum physics? We'll look at how the technology is enabling quantum physics research in this episode of The Cool Parts Show.Is Your Dentist a Manufacturer?: The Cool Parts Show S2E4
March 9, 2020 Dental devices have always been custom, but 3D printing is disrupting how they are made. We go inside a dental lab in this episode of The Cool Parts Show.3D Printing Changes a Drone Engine: The Cool Parts Show S2E3
March 2, 2020 Cobra Aero made the engine cylinder of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) both more powerful and easier to manufacture. Learn what additive manufacturing is doing for drones in this episode of The Cool Parts Show.3D Printed Custom Glasses: The Cool Parts Show S2E2
February 24, 2020 Fitz Frames has reimagined glasses, from the frames to the ordering process. See how the company manufactures glasses customized to every face in this episode of The Cool Parts Show.3D Printing for Production at Ford: The Cool Parts Show S2E1
February 17, 2020 The parking brake bracket on the Mustang Shelby GT500 is now 3D printed instead of stamped. Learn how Ford is thinking about additive manufacturing in this episode of The Cool Parts Show.Season 2 of The Cool Parts Show Premieres
February 13, 2020 Additive Manufacturing’s hit web series The Cool Parts Show is returning with expanded episodes full of cool parts.The Cool Parts Show Returns: Season 2 Launches February 17
February 10, 2020 Our video series highlighting unusual 3D printed parts returns for a second season. Subscribe and stay tuned.Want More 3D Printed Parts? What's Next for The Cool Parts Show
November 4, 2019 Season 1 of The Cool Parts Show highlights topology optimized spine implants, custom shoe insoles, a 3D printed build plate for powder bed fusion...and there’s more to come!Can 3D Printing Make a Better AM Build Plate? The Cool Parts Show S1E5
October 28, 2019 Ultrasonic metal additive manufacturing was used to create a build plate aimed at making powder bed fusion more effective. This episode of The Cool Parts Show looks at a part by AM, for AM.Shoe Insoles Precisely Tailored to Individual Feet: The Cool Parts Show S1E4
October 21, 2019 This episode of the The Cool Parts Show looks at how 3D printing will deliver tailored products. Scanning feet for their geometry and pressure enables Aetrex and EOS to manufacture insoles that are unique to individual wearers.3D Printed Plastic Replaces Metal: The Cool Parts Show S1E3
October 14, 2019 This small business owner discovered 3D printing as a way to manufacture his invention. Now, AM is enabling a totally new source of revenue. Watch The Cool Parts Show to see how.Topology Optimized 3D Printed Spine Implant: The Cool Parts Show S1E2
October 7, 2019 Medical contract manufacturer Tangible Solutions shares a titanium 3D printed spine implant with an unusual lattice structure in this episode of The Cool Parts Show.8 Cool Parts from Formnext 2019: The Cool Parts Show Special Edition
November 27, 2019 Editors Peter Zelinski and Stephanie Hendrixson attended Formnext 2019 in Frankfurt, Germany. Here are 8 cool 3D printed parts spotted on the show floor.The Cool Parts Show, Episode 1: This Rocket Fuel Injector Is a Solid Part That Contains a Working Motor
October 7, 2019 Our new video series debuts with a look at a solid metal part made through additive manufacturing that was built with a motor embedded inside. The motor sealed within the part adjusts the rocket’s fuel mixture while the rocket is in flight.“The Cool Parts Show” Season One Now Complete: Here is Why We Launched the Show and How You Can Help
November 18, 2019 Our YouTube series showcases the parts and possibilities additive manufacturing is making real. Will you help us reach future AM users?Additive Manufacturing Media Announces New Web Series, The Cool Parts Show
October 7, 2019 Additive Manufacturing's new web series will focus on unique applications of 3D printing.Coming Soon: The Cool Parts Show Launches October 7
September 30, 2019 The Additive Manufacturing editors have been working on a new project. Subscribe to our YouTube channel and be the first to see it October 7!The Cool Parts Show Team
Peter Zelinski
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Peter Zelinski helped to launch Additive Manufacturing in 2012. As the brand’s editor-in-chief, he is exploring the advance of 3D printing as a means of industrial production, increasingly including scale production. He is a regular speaker at the Additive Manufacturing Conference, and he is co-creator and co-host of a video series on 3D printing for part production, The Cool Parts Show, recently recognized in a national award for Best Use of Video in niche media. In 2020, Pete was co-host of the U.S. Air Force’s week-long event, the Advanced Manufacturing Olympics. Pete also serves as editor-in-chief of Modern Machine Shop, a sister publication focused on metalworking and CNC machining, and the magazine he has been part of since the late 90s. He holds a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Cincinnati.
Stephanie Hendrixson
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Stephanie (Monsanty) Hendrixson reports on 3D printing technology and applications as senior editor for Additive Manufacturing, and is also co-host of The Cool Parts Show, a video series that highlights unique, unusual and weird 3D printed parts. She got her start in manufacturing media in 2012, through an internship with AM's sister publication Modern Machine Shop, and continues to contribute to MMS as a guest blogger.
Stephanie is a current co-ambassador for the Cincinnati chapter of Women in 3D Printing (Wi3DP). In 2019 she was named among Temboo’s 20 Women in Manufacturing That Are Influencing the Industry, and previously appeared in a panel discussion on “Digital Transformation: Gaining a Competitive Advantage with Data and Diversity” hosted by Women in Big Data at IMTS 2018.
Stephanie holds a B.A. in English literature and history from the University of Mount Union, as well as an M.A. in professional writing from the University of Cincinnati. She currently serves on the UC Professional Writing Advisory Board.
Stephanie is an avid runner, food enthusiast and sourdough baker. She lives in Ohio with her husband Paul and rescue cat Artemis.
