In this episode of the Additive Snack podcast, host Fabian Feld interviews Christopher Beeson from ExxonMobil, exploring the integration of additive manufacturing (AM) into the oil and gas industry. Christopher shares his personal journey from traditional welding to 3D printing and outlines ExxonMobil's strategic initiatives in adopting additive manufacturing. Key topics include the company's partnerships with universities, the deployment of advanced technologies like laser powder bed fusion and wire DED, and the establishment of a digital supply network to streamline production. 

Christopher also highlights the role of the Louisiana Additive Manufacturing Association in workforce development and discusses the challenges and future potential of scaling additive manufacturing within the sector. The episode concludes with details about the upcoming Additive Manufacturing Oil and Gas Summit in Houston, and the significance of industry collaboration in advancing these technologies.

00:46 Guest Introduction: Christopher Beeson from ExxonMobil

01:36 Chris's Journey into Oil and Gas and Additive Manufacturing

04:53 ExxonMobil's Additive Manufacturing Initiatives

07:45 Scaling Additive Manufacturing Across ExxonMobil

14:35 Field Node and Industry Collaboration

21:07 Applications and Future of Additive Manufacturing

28:26 Urgent Need for Replacement Parts

28:48 Understanding Bubble Caps

29:13 Machinery Anti-Wicking Device

30:24 Additive Manufacturing Projects

33:52 Workforce Development and Partnerships

37:34 Scaling Additive Manufacturing

42:28 Future of Additive Manufacturing in Oil and Gas

43:00 Challenges and Solutions in Additive Manufacturing

51:22 Additive Manufacturing Summit

52:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts