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The Being An Engineer podcast is a central repository in which we collect and share industry knowledge & best practices associated with the discipline of engineering. We hope that engineers throughout the world will benefit from this content as they connect with the companies, technologies, people, resources, and opportunities that are relevant to their engineering or engineering-adjacent roles. Contact us at [email protected]. Intro and Outro music by John Martell

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Aaron Moncur Pipeline Design & Engineering

Previous Guests

Toby Schnaars
Toby Schnaars, known as Too Tall Toby, is a leading figure in the 3D CAD world. Starting his journey in 1996 with CADKEY 7, he built his expertise through thousands of SOLIDWORKS support cases and over 200 training classes while working at top resellers. In 2018, he joined Dassault Systmes, where he led global training initiatives and helped launch major programs like the 3DEXPERIENCE WORKS Partners Webinar Series and SOLIDWORKS Live Design. In 2022, Toby founded TooTallToby, a platform that brings gamification to CAD education through tournaments and challenges. His innovative, community-driven approach makes learning CAD engaging and accessible for engineers of all levels. Toby's mission is to make engineering education exciting, inclusive, and fun.
Russ Aldridge
Russ Aldridge is the co-founder of Sisu, a mechanical engineering company that specializes in innovative robotic solutions. He has played a pivotal role in developing various robotic applications, including a revolutionary knife-sharpening robot and a cinematography robot arm. Aldridge's entrepreneurial journey began with the founding of Sisu in 2010, where he and his co-founder Marc Christenson expanded the company beyond its initial integration role with National Instruments. Notably, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Aldridge led his team to produce 100 fully functioning ventilators in just two weeks, showcasing his commitment to creative problem-solving and team collaboration.
Marc Christenson
Marc Christenson is the co-founder of Sisu, a company he started with Russ Aldridge in 2010. Together, they have developed a range of sophisticated robotic and automated applications that serve various industries. Christenson's background includes extensive experience in mechanical engineering and innovation, contributing to Sisu's reputation for creating cutting-edge solutions. His work has been instrumental in the rapid production of ventilators during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting his dedication to addressing urgent industry needs through engineering excellence.
Geoffrey Huber
Geoffrey Huber is an experienced industrial designer and entrepreneur with over 20 years of expertise in safety and access solutions. As Co-Owner and Manager of SAFE-T-FAB, he leads the design and production of innovative, code-compliant fall protection systems, ensuring rapid delivery and market leadership. He also operates GAH Enterprises LLC, a consulting firm focused on product design, prototyping, and engineering solutions. Previously, he held leadership roles at Ortho-tag, Inc. and Tri-Arc Manufacturing, Inc. Geoffrey holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design from The Art Institutes and is recognized for his commitment to efficiency, innovation, and excellence in the industry.
Greg Mark
Greg Mark is a trailblazer in engineering and entrepreneurship, renowned for pioneering innovations that push the boundaries of technology. Currently serving as the Founder and CEO of Backflip, Greg is transforming how we create beautiful, functional objects using AI in a world that is inherently 3D. His latest venture follows a series of impactful contributions to engineering and manufacturing, most notably as the founder of Markforged. There, he invented carbon fiber and mixed metal 3D printing, a technology now deployed globally, including on the International Space Station and by major players like BMW and Tesla. An MIT-trained engineer with both bachelors and masters degrees in aeronautics and astronautics, Greg's journey started with bold ventures such as Aeromotions, a company that brought high-performance aerodynamics to the fastest cars on the track. His leadership at Genasun redefined off-grid solar power with advanced electronics, and as an advisor to startups like Genesis Therapeutics and Rotor Technologies, Greg continues to mentor innovators tackling the toughest challenges in industries from drug discovery to remote flight.
Jon Lowy

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Topics Discussed

CAD Best Practices Gamification of CAD Learning CAD vs. CAD Tournaments Community Building in Engineering Education Speed Modeling Techniques robot cinematography ventilators entrepreneurial journey Sisu mechanical engineering creative problem-solving team collaboration industrial solutions COVID-19 pandemic industrial design custom equipment manufacturing safety solutions hands-on experience scaling a small business 3D printing Markforged Backflip.ai entrepreneurship design workflows AI carbon fiber product development market strategy reliability Engineering Career Evolution Design for Manufacturing Challenges in Additive Manufacturing Entrepreneurial Experiences Communication and Teaching Strategies Personal Growth and Adaptability
Episodes

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0:00 1:04:32

S6E15 Too Tall Toby | CAD Best Practices, Speed Modeling, & Gamification

Hosts
Aaron Moncur
Guests
Toby Schnaars
Keywords
CAD Best Practices Gamification of CAD Learning CAD vs. CAD Tournaments Community Building in Engineering Education Speed Modeling Techniques

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Join Aaron Moncur as he interviews Toby Schnaars, a CAD expert who has revolutionized learning 3D modeling through gamification. With nearly three decades of experience in tech support and training, Toby shares insights on CAD best practices, speed modeling, and his innovative platform that makes learning CAD fun and engaging.

Main Topics:

  • CAD Best Practices
  • Gamification of CAD Learning
  • CAD vs. CAD Tournaments
  • Community Building in Engineering Education
  • Speed Modeling Techniques

About the guest: Toby Schnaars, known as Too Tall Toby, is a leading figure in the 3D CAD world. Starting his journey in 1996 with CADKEY 7, he built his expertise through thousands of SOLIDWORKS support cases and over 200 training classes while working at top resellers. In 2018, he joined Dassault Systèmes, where he led global training initiatives and helped launch major programs like the 3DEXPERIENCE WORKS Partners Webinar Series and SOLIDWORKS Live Design.

In 2022, Toby founded TooTallToby, a platform that brings gamification to CAD education through tournaments and challenges. His innovative, community-driven approach makes learning CAD engaging and accessible for engineers of all levels. Toby’s mission is to make engineering education exciting, inclusive, and fun.

Links:

Toby Schnaars - LinkedIn 

TooTallToby Website 


🚀 Join Us at PDX 2025! 🚀

PDX 2025 is the  Product Development Expo designed for engineers who want hands-on training from industry experts. PDX focuses on practical skill-building, cutting-edge tools, and real-world solutions.

📅 October 21-22, 2025
 📍 Mesa Convention Center, AZ
 🔗 https://reg.eventmobi.com/product-development-expo-2025

About Being An Engineer

The Being An Engineer podcast is a repository for industry knowledge and a tool through which engineers learn about and connect with relevant companies, technologies, people resources, and opportunities. We feature successful mechanical engineers and interview engineers who are passionate about their work and who made a great impact on the engineering community.

The Being An Engineer podcast is brought to you by Pipeline Design & Engineering. Pipeline partners with medical & other device engineering teams who need turnkey equipment such as cycle test machines, custom test fixtures, automation equipment, assembly jigs, inspection stations and more. You can find us on the web at www.teampipeline.us

0:00 48:15

S6E14 Russ Aldridge | Robot Cinematography, 16-day Ventilators, & Identifying the REAL problem

Guests
Russ Aldridge Marc Christenson
Keywords
robot cinematography ventilators entrepreneurial journey Sisu mechanical engineering creative problem-solving team collaboration industrial solutions COVID-19 pandemic

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This episode is a re-run from season 1


Russ Aldridge shares his entrepreneurial journey of founding Sisu, a mechanical engineering company that designs innovative robotic solutions. From creating a revolutionary knife-sharpening robot to developing a game-changing cinematography robot arm and rapidly producing ventilators during the COVID-19 pandemic, Russ demonstrates the power of creative problem-solving and team collaboration.

Main Topics:

  • Origin of Sisu and its unique name
  • Innovative robotic solutions for industrial and creative industries
  • Developing a robot arm for cinematography
  • Rapid ventilator production during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Building a collaborative and flat organizational culture

About the guest: Russ Aldridge and cofounder Marc Christenson started Sisu in 2010 as an integrator for their former employer NI (National Instruments). They have expanded the company far beyond just NI and now serve a wide variety of industries, developing highly sophisticated robotic & automated applications. Their team’s skill and ingenuity are matched by their incredible dedication to serving the customer—case in point: team Sisu went from concept to 100 fully functioning ventilators in just 2 weeks to meet the massive need brought on by COVID. 

Links:

Russ Aldridge - LinkedIn

Marc Christenson - LinkedIn

SISU Website


 

🚀 Join Us at PDX 2025! 🚀

PDX 2025 is the  Product Development Expo designed for engineers who want hands-on training from industry experts. PDX focuses on practical skill-building, cutting-edge tools, and real-world solutions.

📅 October 21-22, 2025
 📍 Mesa Convention Center, AZ
 🔗 https://reg.eventmobi.com/product-development-expo-2025

About Being An Engineer

The Being An Engineer podcast is a repository for industry knowledge and a tool through which engineers learn about and connect with relevant companies, technologies, people resources, and opportunities. We feature successful mechanical engineers and interview engineers who are passionate about their work and who made a great impact on the engineering community.

The Being An Engineer podcast is brought to you by Pipeline Design & Engineering. Pipeline partners with medical & other device engineering teams who need turnkey equipment such as cycle test machines, custom test fixtures, automation equipment, assembly jigs, inspection stations and more. You can find us on the web at www.teampipeline.us

0:00 45:20

S6E13 Geoffrey Huber | Bespoke Ladders, Communicating Through Drawing, & Having a Big Customer

Guests
Geoffrey Huber
Keywords
industrial design custom equipment manufacturing safety solutions hands-on experience scaling a small business

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Geoffrey Huber shares his journey from art school to industrial design, discussing his expertise in creating custom access and safety equipment for industries like aerospace, aviation, and manufacturing. He reveals insights into building a successful custom manufacturing business and the importance of hands-on experience in engineering.

Main Topics:

  • Transitioning from art to industrial design
  • Building a custom equipment manufacturing department
  • Developing innovative safety and access solutions
  • Challenges of scaling a small business
  • Importance of hands-on manufacturing experience

About the guest: Geoffrey Huber is an experienced industrial designer and entrepreneur with over 20 years of expertise in safety and access solutions. As Co-Owner and Manager of SAFE-T-FAB, he leads the design and production of innovative, code-compliant fall protection systems, ensuring rapid delivery and market leadership. He also operates GAH Enterprises LLC, a consulting firm focused on product design, prototyping, and engineering solutions. Previously, he held leadership roles at Ortho-tag, Inc. and Tri-Arc Manufacturing, Inc. Geoffrey holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design from The Art Institutes and is recognized for his commitment to efficiency, innovation, and excellence in the industry.

Links:

Geoffrey Huber - LinkedIn

Industrial Products  Website

SAFE-T-FAB  Website 

🚀 Join Us at PDX 2025! 🚀

PDX 2025 is the  Product Development Expo designed for engineers who want hands-on training from industry experts. PDX focuses on practical skill-building, cutting-edge tools, and real-world solutions.

📅 October 21-22, 2025
 📍 Mesa Convention Center, AZ
 🔗 https://reg.eventmobi.com/product-development-expo-2025

About Being An Engineer

The Being An Engineer podcast is a repository for industry knowledge and a tool through which engineers learn about and connect with relevant companies, technologies, people resources, and opportunities. We feature successful mechanical engineers and interview engineers who are passionate about their work and who made a great impact on the engineering community.

The Being An Engineer podcast is brought to you by Pipeline Design & Engineering. Pipeline partners with medical & other device engineering teams who need turnkey equipment such as cycle test machines, custom test fixtures, automation equipment, assembly jigs, inspection stations and more. You can find us on the web at www.teampipeline.us

0:00 56:01

S6E12 Greg Mark | Founding Markforged & Backflip.ai

Hosts
Aaron Moncur
Guests
Greg Mark
Keywords
3D printing Markforged Backflip.ai entrepreneurship design workflows AI carbon fiber product development market strategy reliability

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In this fascinating episode of Being an Engineer, our host Aaron Moncur sits down with Greg Mark, a visionary entrepreneur who revolutionized 3D printing with Markforged and is now transforming design workflows with his AI company, Backflip. Greg shares insights into his entrepreneurial journey, technological innovations, and the power of persistence.

Main Topics:

  • The origin story of Markforged and carbon fiber 3D printing
  • Innovative design principles in manufacturing
  • Backflip's AI-driven approach to converting 3D scans to CAD models
  • Entrepreneurship, product development, and market strategy
  • The importance of reliability and focusing on core product features

About the guest: Greg Mark is a trailblazer in engineering and entrepreneurship, renowned for pioneering innovations that push the boundaries of technology. Currently serving as the Founder and CEO of Backflip, Greg is transforming how we create beautiful, functional objects using AI in a world that is inherently 3D. His latest venture follows a series of impactful contributions to engineering and manufacturing, most notably as the founder of Markforged. There, he invented carbon fiber and mixed metal 3D printing, a technology now deployed globally, including on the International Space Station and by major players like BMW and Tesla.

An MIT-trained engineer with both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in aeronautics and astronautics, Greg’s journey started with bold ventures such as Aeromotions, a company that brought high-performance aerodynamics to the fastest cars on the track. His leadership at Genasun redefined off-grid solar power with advanced electronics, and as an advisor to startups like Genesis Therapeutics and Rotor Technologies, Greg continues to mentor innovators tackling the toughest challenges in industries from drug discovery to remote flight.

Links:

Greg Mark - LInkedIn

Markforged Website

Backflip.ai Website 


🚀 Join Us at PDX 2025! 🚀

PDX 2025 is the  Product Development Expo designed for engineers who want hands-on training from industry experts. PDX focuses on practical skill-building, cutting-edge tools, and real-world solutions.

📅 October 21-22, 2025
 📍 Mesa Convention Center, AZ
 🔗 https://reg.eventmobi.com/product-development-expo-2025

About Being An Engineer

The Being An Engineer podcast is a repository for industry knowledge and a tool through which engineers learn about and connect with relevant companies, technologies, people resources, and opportunities. We feature successful mechanical engineers and interview engineers who are passionate about their work and who made a great impact on the engineering community.

The Being An Engineer podcast is brought to you by Pipeline Design & Engineering. Pipeline partners with medical & other device engineering teams who need turnkey equipment such as cycle test machines, custom test fixtures, automation equipment, assembly jigs, inspection stations and more. You can find us on the web at www.teampipeline.us

0:00 1:04:20

S6E11 Jon Lowy | Sleeping 3 Hours Per Day & Additive Manufacturing X.0

Hosts
Pipeline Design & Engineering
Guests
Jon Lowy
Keywords
Engineering Career Evolution Design for Manufacturing Challenges in Additive Manufacturing Entrepreneurial Experiences Communication and Teaching Strategies Personal Growth and Adaptability

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In this engaging podcast episode, Jon Lowy shares his remarkable engineering journey, discussing everything from medical robotics to teaching, entrepreneurship, and his unique perspectives on design, communication, and innovation.

Main Topics:

  • Engineering Career Evolution
  • Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
  • Challenges in Additive Manufacturing
  • Entrepreneurial Experiences
  • Communication and Teaching Strategies
  • Personal Growth and Adaptability

About the guest: Jonathan Lowy is a seasoned product engineer with over 40 years of experience in product design and manufacturing. Specializing in Design for Manufacturing (DFM), he emphasizes collaboration between design and production teams to create high-quality, efficient products. Jon has also served as a STEM teacher, mentoring future engineers and sharing his expertise. Currently, he partners with Jiga to enhance custom manufacturing supply chains and help engineers build smarter solutions. His wealth of experience makes him a valuable resource in the field of product development and manufacturing.

Links:

Jon Lowy - LinkedIn

Jiga Website



🚀 Join Us at PDX 2025! 🚀

PDX 2025 is the  Product Development Expo designed for engineers who want hands-on training from industry experts. PDX focuses on practical skill-building, cutting-edge tools, and real-world solutions.

📅 October 21-22, 2025
 📍 Mesa Convention Center, AZ
 🔗 https://reg.eventmobi.com/product-development-expo-2025

About Being An Engineer

The Being An Engineer podcast is a repository for industry knowledge and a tool through which engineers learn about and connect with relevant companies, technologies, people resources, and opportunities. We feature successful mechanical engineers and interview engineers who are passionate about their work and who made a great impact on the engineering community.

The Being An Engineer podcast is brought to you by Pipeline Design & Engineering. Pipeline partners with medical & other device engineering teams who need turnkey equipment such as cycle test machines, custom test fixtures, automation equipment, assembly jigs, inspection stations and more. You can find us on the web at www.teampipeline.us

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