How AM is Supporting the Grid

In this episode of the Additive Snack Podcast, host Fabian Alefeld welcomes Kristin Mulherin, the Director of Additive Manufacturing Technology at Hubbell Inc., to discuss the creation and development of an additive manufacturing center of excellence within a 150-year-old corporation. Kristin shares her extensive journey through various roles in the additive industry, from Northrop Grumman to HP, and her significant input in initiatives like Women in 3D Printing. She discusses Hubbell's historical background and the strategic decisions behind establishing the AM center, including technology choices, cost management, and internal education to drive innovation. The episode covers specific applications, the challenges of shifting from prototyping to production, and the importance of cross-departmental education within the company to leverage the full potential of additive manufacturing. 00:00 Introduction to the Additive Snack Podcast 01:40 Meet Kristen Mulherin: A Journey in Additive Manufacturing 05:07 Kristen's Role at Hubbell Inc. and Industry Insights 06:11 Women in 3D Printing and Leadership 07:46 Building Hubbell Inc.’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence 15:25 Technology Stack and Future Plans at Hubbell 19:30 Exploring New Opportunities in Additive Manufacturing 21:38 Balancing Cost and Lead Time in Additive Manufacturing 22:08 Value Drivers in Additive Manufacturing

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How AM is Supporting the Grid is an episode from Additive Snack by Fabian Alefeld.

This episode is 38:21 long.

This episode was published on Jan 22, 2026.

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