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Spec Engineer uses 3D

printing knowledge to help

his community

Blake Wuestenfeld frequently works with 3D before new findings
printing technology in his role as Spec Engineering’s came out.
Sales Application Engineer. In his almost two and a “[The face shields] were
half years with the company, Blake has found some requested by a nurse from

14 creative ways to use his skills. my church, and it seemed
like a simple outreach
“I have used 3D printing mostly for proof of
concept models here at Spec,” said Blake. “Instead opportunity for her, and
of paying a machine shop to fabricate something, I there was a dire need,”
can print it for usually less than 10% of the cost and recalled Blake. Blake Wuestenfeld
still show my engineered concept.” Blake has a keen interest Sales Application
Engineer
When the COVID-19 pandemic disclosed a in 3D printers. In his free
shortage of Personal Protective Equipment, Blake time, he enjoys printing in FDM and Resin for many
knew his skills, and both his personal 3D printers people, and especially enjoys working on tabletop
and the office one, could help. He began making games. We’re glad Blake found a way to use his
face shields for local ERs in the Plainfield, Illinois skills to help first responders in his community when
area, and he initially also made respirator valves they needed it.

Face shield parts produced by Blake
Wuestenfeld using 3D printers.