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

04/02/25 • 62 min

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: [email protected]
Phone: (+1) 614-292-6570

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

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

Email: [email protected]
Phone: (+1) 614-292-6570

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

Previous Episode

The Rise of Confidential Hiring: A Strategic Approach for Tech Companies

Over the past year we have noticed a significant rise in the number of companies approaching ADG with ‘Confidential Hiring’! Although this is not an entirely new concept, it's worth diving into why businesses are opting for this approach to recruitment, the benefits of going 'confidential' and how specialized recruiters like ADG can offer real support to businesses going through a confidential search.
For Confidential Hiring in North America:
Jennifer Killingback,
Director North America
[email protected]
For Confidential Hiring in EMEA and APAC:
Nick Pearce,
Founder and Director
[email protected]
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