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Joel Schadegg

Hey, I’m Joel, a technical content writer at Xometry! I have made it my personal mission to help customers like you get the most out of the Xometry experience and achieve success on your projects by leveraging my hands-on experience running machines, processing parts, and ensuring order fulfillment.

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