Robert Nickoloff
Special guest
My name is Robert Nickoloff, and I am the General Manager of Dreve America. I graduated from the University of Minnesota – Duluth in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. My first job out of college was a contract position at 3M in their corporate research materials lab working for their polymer research group where I worked to develop UV curable materials for various 3D printing applications. After my contract ended, I got hired at Dreve America as a polymer chemist developing new 3D printable materials and processes for audiology and dental applications. I worked for Dreve America R&D for 5 years before making the switch to the General Manger position where I now work closely with sales, warehousing, engineering and production to better serve our customer base and grow the Dreve brand.
Robert Nickoloff has been a guest on 1 episode.
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450: Robert Nickoloff, Maddy Ryan, George Cowburn, & Richard Nixon from NOLA Lab Fest 2026 Part 2
November 9th, 2026 | 1 hr 12 mins
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We are back in NOLA LabFest! Robert Nickoloff and Maddy Ryan from Dreve America discuss impression materials, 3D printing resins, thermoforming equipment, and custom mouth guards. Then George Cowburn and Richard Nixon from Lab Pilot share how they're combining traditional denture craftsmanship with modern machining to improve removable workflows while keeping technicians in control.