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Inside Microsoft’s Advanced Prototyping Center: Where Prototypes Are Printed in 3D
Monday, September 30, 2024
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45 min
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Microsoft has always stayed at the cutting edge of technology, thanks to their ability to balance speed, innovation, and attention to detail. At the heart of this process is their Advanced Prototyping Center (APC), led by Mark Honschke and Ryan Laprise, which handles over 80 hardware categories and maintains an extraordinary 24-hour turnaround time. From concept to creation, this facility is responsible for designing, testing, and developing 95% of Microsoft’s hardware, allowing teams to iterate quickly and push the boundaries of technology.

In this discussion and Q+A, you'll get an exclusive look at the APC’s service bureau model — a centralized hub that functions as an internal production service for Microsoft’s hardware teams. Discover how Form 4 has become essential to Microsoft's workflow, enabling them to create multiple design iterations within a single day while significantly enhancing both speed and precision.


Here's what we'll cover during the webinar:
  • The Advanced Prototyping Center (APC) at Microsoft
  • Additive manufacturing at Microsoft
  • SLA technology at the APC
  • Choosing prototyping materials
  • The "Architect" role at the APC
  • APC applications for Formlabs technology
  • Live Q&A with specialists from Microsoft and Formlabs.

Speakers
  • Mark Honschke
    Additive Prototyping Lead at Microsoft
  • Ryan Laprise
    Prototyping Engineer at Microsoft
  • Chris Adams
    Senior Sales Engineer at Formlabs
  • Max
    Co-founder and CEO at Formlabs
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