Matt Cohen welcomes Mitch Debora, the Co-Founder and CEO of Mosaic Manufacturing, a pioneer in the field of additive manufacturing and 3D printing. Mitch shares insights into how Mosaic is transforming global supply chains with innovative 3D printing solutions, particularly in the wake of COVID-19, which exposed the fragility of traditional supply chains.
The discussion dives into Mosaic’s latest innovation, the Array system, which enables continuous automated production at scale. Mitch outlines the environmental and economic advantages of additive manufacturing, its applications in diverse industries such as medical devices, textiles, and consumer goods, and Mosaic's vision for a sustainable future of localized production.
The conversation also touches on Mosaic’s $28M growth equity financing round led by Idealist Capital, signaling the company's ambitious plans for expansion and innovation.
About Mitch Debora:
Mitch Debora is the Co-Founder and CEO of Mosaic Manufacturing, a leader in advanced polymer-based multi-material additive manufacturing solutions. He also serves as an Additive Manufacturing Advisory Board Member at NGen Canada. With expertise in digital manufacturing and supply chain innovation, Mitch focuses on strategy, growth, intellectual property, and engineering. His earlier ventures include founding Vivid 3D, offering professional-grade 3D printing services. Mitch earned his Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering from Queen's University, where he also developed a deep interest in 3D printing.
Topics discussed:
(01:32) Mitch’s Journey into Entrepreneurship
02:30) Inspiration Behind Mosaic
(08:09) Impact of COVID-19 on Supply Chains
(11:49) The Array System: Revolutionizing Manufacturing
(15:48) Future of 3D Printing
(18:24) AI in Additive Manufacturing
(23:00) Environmental Benefits of Additive Manufacturing
(26:34) 3D Printing at Home
(31:40) Mosaic’s Recent Funding Round
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Favorite Blog: Mosaic’s Blog
Favorite Tech Gadget: 3D printers
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Favorite Book: The Age of Spiritual Machines by Ray Kurzweil
Favorite Life Lesson: "You don't know what you don't know."
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