3Degrees Discussions #156 - Killian Erickson - Bifrost Manufacturing

3Degrees Discussions #156 - Killian Erickson - Bifrost Manufacturing

November 13, 2025 · 24 min

About this episode

In this episode, Mike Vasquez interviews Killian Erickson about his journey and the challenges of scaling complex manufacturing workflows at Bifrost Manufacturing.

From South Bend, Indiana—welcome to 3Degrees Discussions. I’m your host, Mike Vasquez. This podcast is dedicated to the stories behind the innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders shaping the 3D printing industry. In this episode, I sit down with Killian Erickson, CEO of Bifrost Manufacturing, an additive and advanced manufacturing company based in North Dakota. With more than a decade of hands-on experience spanning metal and polymer additive, aerospace-grade CNC machining, product design, tooling, and process development, Killian has built Bifrost into a full-service production partner supporting industrial, UAV, and defense applications. We dig into his journey, the challenges of scaling complex manufacturing workflows, and how Bifrost is helping customers move from prototype to production. Before we jump in, head over to www.3degreescompany.com and subscribe to the podcast. You can listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, and Stitcher. If you or your company need support with materials, qualification, or general additive manufacturing challenges, reach out anytime via our website or at info@3degreescompany.com .

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