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 #rcnpodcast #realitycapturenetwork #realitycapture #3dprinting