RCN Podcast 46: Revolutionizing Manufacturing Through 3D Printing with Gabe Bentz
In episode 46 of the RCN Podcast, Slant 3D CEO Gabe Bentz leads a can’t-miss exploration of 3D printing, robot butlers, education, customer analysis, and failure.
4:20 The kickoff to Gabe careers working for two computer industry titans
5:30 Gabe’s experience pursuing his engineering degree and why he paused from it
10:40 Robot butlers
13:55 Gabe’s introduction to 3D printing and finding ways to make the then-early technology more useful
19:00 The decision to build 3D printers from scratch, and the benefits it reaped
21:00 Reflecting on the Kickstarter days, and one of the first big 3D-printing projects that sold for $26 million
24:20 The education gap, and finding ways to develop a more knowledgeable technology workforce
28:20 Will customers reconsider a technology in the future if they have a poor first experience?
32:55 The Boise Megafarm: A blueprint for building more factories in the U.S. and abroad
36:50 The meticulous process of Gabe’s 3D printing, and the debate over how many ways to print actually exist
40:40 The realm of 3D printing Gabe is excited to explore in the future
43:15 Hesitations of those trying printing for the first time
45:00 Awesome printable products that satisfy a need and that are not readily available
50:20 Gabe’s advice for those looking for success
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