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Observing various businesses sparked the thought, \u201cI can do that.\u201d By the time he turned 12, Kane had embarked on his entrepreneurial journey, and within a year, his efforts began to gain traction.<\/p>\n<p>His first foray into the world of 3D printing emerged from his school&#8217;s robotics class, where he learned 3D modeling. The initial creation? A Batman signal. Shortly thereafter, Kane teamed up with his friend, 24-year-old Demetrious Guzman, to form the company 361 Motion Makers. Together, they produce custom keychains, signs, and logos for customers throughout Texas.<\/p>\n<p>During a visit to their workspace, Kane and Demetrious showcased their work with a custom 3D-printed KRIS 6 News chain and a keychain linked to my Facebook page. I was intrigued by the name &quot;361 Motion Makers.&quot; Kane explained, \u201cWe&#8217;re in the 361 area, Corpus Christi. And the motion maker \u2014 it\u2019s just like how we&#8217;re constantly going. 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