3DPOD 306: Super Polymers for 3D Printing with Mike Zimmerman, Z-Polymers

3DPOD: Insight from 3D Printing Pros · Jul 13, 2026 · 46m

Mike Zimmerman started in research before starting his own startups. Now his firm makes a fiber with some very exciting properties indeed. The material has been turned into a very high-strength filament. We talk to Mike about the beginnings of his research, how he approaches invention, how he views entrepreneurship, and the prospects of his firm. One interesting element is that, although the material is very costly, Mike is targeting desktop material-extrusion systems for growth, a sign of a changing landscape. This episode of the 3DPOD is brought to you by HeyGears, an innovation-driven 3D…