Ep. 72: Joel Finn of Polymaker on Why Community Is Key to 3D Printing Innovation

About this episode

Joel Finn discusses the importance of community in driving innovation within the 3D printing industry.

In this episode, we are joined by Joel Finn. Brought to you by PCBWay ( https://jle.vi/pcbway ) and OctoEverywhere ( https://octoeverywhere.com/welcome?id=podcast ). Joel Finn is the Community Manager at Polymaker, a leading manufacturer of high-quality 3D printing filament trusted by makers and professionals around the world. What began as a simple hobby seven years ago turned into a life-changing passion that led Joel from retail management to a career at one of the most respected brands in the 3D printing industry. In this conversation, Joel shares how Polymaker drives material innovation, supports creators, and helps shape the future of 3D printing through accessibility and collaboration. From filament science to community growth, Joel gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what makes Polymaker a trusted brand among makers and engineers worldwide. 🎁 Get $5 off your first order at PCBWay: https://jle.vi/pcbway 🎁 Get 3 Months of FREE Premium Perks at OctoEverywhere: https://octoeverywhere.com/welcome?id=podcast 🤫 Get behind the scenes and exclusive content on my Patreon: https://patreon.com/thenextlayer 💬 JOIN MY DISCORD: https://jle.vi/tnl-discord 🎥 IN THIS EPISODE: 🎥…

People in this episode

Host: Jonathan A. Levi

Guest: Joel Finn

Topics covered

• 3D printing
• community
• innovation
• filament
• manufacturing
• material science

Keywords

• 3D printing
• Polymaker
• community
• filament
• innovation
• manufacturing
• materials

Sponsors

PCBWay, OctoEverywhere

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Polymaker

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