The Third Angle
Best Business Podcast (Gold), British Podcast Awards 2023
How do you build a fully electric motorcycle with no compromises on performance? How can we truly experience what the virtual world feels like? What does it take to design the first commercially available flying car? And how do you build a lightsaber? These are some of the questions this podcast answers as we share the moments where digital transforms physical, and meet the brilliant minds behind some of the most innovative products around the world - each powered by PTC technology.
Episodes
51 episodes
Dallara: Engineering the future of motorsports
“The Dallara Stradale is the last of its kind”In this episode of the Third Angle, we head to Italy’s Motor Valley to explore the engineering prowess of Dallara, the legendary manufacturer behind some of the most advanced racing ...
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16:10
Hill Helicopters: The Aston Martin of the Skies
“An automotive interior that looks like it’s been plucked out of the finest British coachbuilt cars”In this episode of Third Angle, we explore the future of personal aviation with Hill Helicopters, a company aiming to redefine the helico...
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Episode 49
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20:03
KTM X-BOW: The high-performance sports car racing into the future
“KTM X-BOW has always had ready to race in the DNA”In this episode of Third Angle, we go behind the scenes at KTM, an Austrian manufacturer at the forefront of racing excellence. Their X-BOW series is a sports car which contains all of ...
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Episode 48
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17:36
Muddy Machines: The future of robotic harvesting
“We consider the whole life of the product when we design it”In this episode of Third Angle, we explore the world of agricultural robotics with Muddy Machines, a pioneering company tackling the challenges of modern farming. J...
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Episode 47
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16:07
Looking back: Companies making changes to the lives of everyday people
Looking back: Products that are changing the lives of everyday peopleA special episode highlighting outstanding companies making significant improvements to our everyday lives. From enhancing experiences for the deafblind communit...
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Episode 46
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21:20
Hasbro: a peek inside the toy chest
“Here we bring magic to life.”In this episode, we’re taken into the enchanting world of Hasbro, a toy and games company. Guided by Chris Whipple, Senior Design Engineer and Justin Pringle, a creative force behind the beloved brands such ...
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Episode 45
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17:20
NanoVoxel: Taking tiny 3D printing to the next level
“We’re working on new endoscopes which are so small that they can go into the brain or heart.”In this episode of Third Angle, we explore the world of NanoVoxel, a pioneering company at the forefront of 3D printing innovation. Discover ho...
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Episode 44
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17:17
CorPower Ocean: Making Waves In Renewable Energy
“We’re trying to be the most environmentally friendly option for power production.”In this episode we're catching the wave - literally - with CorPower Ocean, the trailblazers of wave power technology. Join us as we explore how this pione...
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Episode 43
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18:35
Maeving: Classic motorcycle style, modern innovation.
“By getting a bike I saved 26 days a year in commuting time.”In this episode, we place a magnifying glass on the electrifying world of motorcycles, featuring the innovative Maeving Motorcycle Company and their latest model, the Maeving R...
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Episode 42
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19:48
Marks & Spencer: An exclusive look at their tech-powered transformation
“We want to make sure that we’re really leading from a sustainability agenda.”Explore Marks & Spencer’s 100 year journey from essential retailer to fashion icon and hear how they’ve embraced sustainability and tech - revolutionizing ...
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Episode 40
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21:15
Eight Sleep: The tech unlocking a better night’s sleep
“If people could do more with their lives because they’re getting better sleep, that's hugely impactful.”Eight Sleep is at the forefront of transforming the way we rest - come on a journey with us as we delve into this new sleep technolo...
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Episode 40
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18:56
FarmBot: A journey into digital gardening
“FarmBot will be the best farmer for any crop and any location at any time of year”Welcome to the world of FarmBot where technology meets agriculture. Have you ever imagined what it would be like gardening without getting your boots stuc...
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Episode 39
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18:27
Club Car: Shaping tomorrow’s mobility - where will it take us?
“You may wonder what kind of vehicle is next for Club Car, but the answer is that the future is here, the future is now.”Known for its brand of gold carts, Club Car is at the forefront of electric vehicle innovation, reinventing utility...
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Episode 38
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16:54
Tatum Robotics: Hands-On Innovation for the DeafBlind Community
“Her favourite show used to be Friends, and growing up she could hear it and she could read the captions, and it was so exciting for her that she could get that moment back.”In the modern world, we have an abundance of technolo...
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Episode 37
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18:20
WaterFleet: Creating drinking water where there is no drinking water!
“What the water rig is at its core is a mobile water treatment technology, and it dramatically changed the lives of the people living on that site.”Having clean, drinkable water is essential for everyone, no matter where they a...
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Episode 36
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21:25
Innoptus Solar Team: How fast can you go in a race car powered by the sun?
“We try to test new things… our solar cells that we used 5 years ago are now the solar cells on your roof.”In 2004, a group of Belgian engineering students built a solar car to compete in the World Solar Challenge, a 3021km end...
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Episode 35
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22:25
Vestas: How large can wind turbines get, and is bigger always better?
“The technology challenges we are facing as an industry are not so much how do we grow the size of turbines, but how do we increase their efficiency at their current size.”Wind power is playing a huge role in the global renewab...
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Episode 34
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19:35
Volvo Group: The augmented reality keeping first responders safe.
“The rescue services need to know that the vehicle is safe to approach… with this app, we have a 3D view of each truck and this augmented reality view.”With many governments making commitments toward zero-emission targets, more...
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Episode 33
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22:04
Looking Back: The technology that’s tackling the climate crisis
A special New Year listen back. Here on The Third Angle, we’ve highlighted stories from all over the globe about how companies have used PTC technology to design a greener future. From the architects using clever design to create low-energy use...
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Episode 32
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27:21
Jabra: Designing the future of audio in 360 degrees
DESCRIPTION“Spatialisation or 3D rendering of sound means that you get the feeling that you are pulling your speakers out of your ears… hearing the sound or music coming from around you instead. It is actually proven through v...
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Episode 31
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20:33
Interview: Designing a Zero Waste Economy with Joe Illes from The Ellen MacArthur Foundation
“Identify and eliminate waste and pollution at source, circulate products and materials at their highest value for as long as possible and regenerate natural systems. So, put back at least as much or more than you take out from the na...
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Episode 30
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34:18
BAE Systems: Vision of the future for fighter pilots
“What Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man sees, symbols overlaid on the real world, giving him all sorts of information in colour while he’s flying around at speed, that’s the kind of thing that Striker II does”When a fighter pilot is flyin...
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Episode 29
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20:23
VulcanForms: Laser focused on the production line of the future
“Manufacturing is critical to our national security, our health and our ability to explore new worlds and advance the human condition... VulcanForms exists to move manufacturing forward and be a small piece, hopefully a very important piece, of...
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17:59
AMRC: The Robots Saving Lives in Danger Zones
“Ultimately, we will be looking to save lives, I think, within one to two years that that would be a reality.”If you are injured in a disaster zone, it is critical that you receive medical care as urgently as possible. But what...
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Episode 27
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15:32
Roam: Electrifying Africa’s mobility
“We’re giving the opportunity for people to do a lot of technical work, that generally doesnt happen too often in Kenya”If you’ve been to East Africa you may be familiar with “boda bodas.” If not, they’re small taxi bikes, commo...
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Episode 26
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19:01