Scaling AM in Oil & Gas: ExxonMobil’s Strategy with Christopher Beeson

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 ExxonMobil01:36 Chris's Journey into Oil and Gas and Additive Manufacturing04:53 ExxonMobil's Additive Manufacturing Initiatives07:45 Scaling Additive Manufacturing Across ExxonMobil14:35 Field Node and Industry Collaboration21:07 Applications and Future of Additive Manufacturing28:26 Urgent Need for Replacement Parts28:48 Understanding Bubble Caps29:13 Machinery Anti-Wicking Device30:24 Additive Manufacturing Projects33:52 Workforce Development and Partnerships37:34 Scaling Additive Manufacturing42:28 Future of Additive Manufacturing in Oil and Gas43:00 Challenges and Solutions in Additive Manufacturing51:22 Additive Manufacturing Summit52:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 

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