They use industrial machines to bring high resolution 3D printing to the masses.
We spoke with Peter to learn a little about how he rapidly prototypes his workflow, so to speak.
Heres how he works.
Two desktops (no-name, self assembled).
Need to get something different soon because its four years old.
What apps, software, tools cant you live without?
Enabling me to work anywhere.
Reading email and docs on my desktops, laptop, iPad or phone.Slackfor real-time interactive chat.
Whats your workspace setup like?
Coffee shop with laptop and headphones?
Home office with a standing desk?
I have a regular desk in the office.
No closed office or cubicle; I work in an open office with the rest of the team.
At home I do have a study with a desk and my computers.
Whats your best time-saving shortcut or life hack?
Keep your to-do list short.
The most important points are on it and get them done ASAP.
The less important things are just that, less important.
Whats your favorite to-do list manager?
Might be plain text, perhaps an app like Todoist, or simply pen and paper!
I dont really use a to-do list manager.
I make extensive notes in a paper notebook.
Writing things down serves as a good way to remember.
Besides your phone and computer, what gadget or tool cant you live without and why?
It holds my business cards and train card.
Its 3D-printed and designed byNoesis.
And of course 3D printers in general.
What everyday thing are you better at than everyone else?
I dont like to think I am better at something than everyone else before it is proven.
However I do like driving cars and I actually raced them in Europe and still on my computer.
None of my friends can seem to get to the same times.
What do you listen to while you work?
Got a favorite playlist?
Or do you prefer silence?
I go back and forth between listening to electronic dance music and enjoying silence.
My favorite DJs areArmin van Buuren,W&WandMenno de Jong.
What are you currently reading?
Whats a book you might recommend?
Im very interested in astrophysics.
A book I would highly recommend isA Brief History of Timeby Stephen Hawking.
For leadership I would highly recommend the bookLeadership and Self-Deceptionby the Arbinger Institute.
How do you recharge?
I also love swimming; if I have a chance youll always find me in the water.
Whats your sleep routine like?
Are you a night owl or early-riser?
I used to be a night owlgoing in late and having trouble getting up.
I use my iPhone as an alarm clock.
Fill in the blank: Id love to see____answer these same questions.
Whats the best advice youve ever received?
But one of them is: Approach problems like elephants push over trees.
Is there anything else youd like to add that might be interesting to readers and fans?
My interpretation of life hacking is not accepting status quo.
Progress one step at a time.
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