--- title: Whip Mix Blog | Will Devine, CDT, TE (6) description: Will Devine, CDT, TE is retired from the United States Air Force and has over 28 years of dental laboratory experience. As a Technical Support Representative at Whip Mix, Will's primary focus is assisting customers with questions regarding our consumable products and equipment. 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