Ep. 58: Rachel Minard of 3DXTech on Pushing the Limits of High-Performance 3D Printing

In this episode, we are joined by Rachel Minard of 3DXTech. Brought to you by PCBWay (https://jle.vi/pcbway) and OctoEverywhere (https://octoeverywhere.com/welcome?id=podcast).

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Rachel Minard is a Product Manager at 3DXTech—a leader in high-performance 3D printing materials and technology. Rachel’s journey in additive manufacturing began with designing the Gearbox HT2, an industrial high-temperature 3D printer, and evolved into managing filament development, quality engineering, and product innovation.

In this episode, Rachel shares insights on 3DXTech’s cutting-edge 3D printers and filaments, and how they create reliable and high-performance equipment and materials for both beginners and industry leaders.

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🎥 IN THIS EPISODE: 🎥

00:00 Introduction

01:27 Meet Rachel Minard from 3DXTech

02:02 Rachel's Journey into 3D Printing

03:16 The Unique Degree: Product Design and Engineering

05:12 Diving into Composite Materials

08:56 Choosing the Right Filament for Your Application

18:34 Exploring High-Performance Filaments

27:52 The Rise of ESD Filaments

31:07 Common 3D Printing Mistakes

32:39 Importance of Drying Filaments

35:21 Exploring PCTG Filament

42:06 Combining Multiple Materials in a Print

46:03 Choosing the Right Filament for Your Needs

52:12 High-Performance Materials and Equipment

53:14 Q&A Session with the Audience

01:00:41 Conclusion

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