On this episode, Markus Zetterström joins us to discuss their research in developing a multipurpose lightweight material that can carry load, and store electrical energy, all in one. Imagine a carbon fiber composite that doubles as a battery. Their team at Sinonus has achieved this by utilizing the structural strengths of carbon fibers while simult…

Welcome back! On this episode we discuss IMC Boatworks products and future projects. We also dive into comparing the pros and cons of gelcoat versus paint. https://boatsnpros.com/ https://imcboatworks.com/By Boats 'n Pros

On this episode, Kyle Jordan and Rob Germann join me to discuss the ACMA’s recent work with the US Army Corps of Engineers on a personalized training program located at Creative Composites Group’s facility in Dayton, OH. The training is based on the CCT VIP program, and they’ll discuss how the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is leveraging composite ma…

On this episode, Cindy Squires and Rebekah Stacha join me to talk about CAMX 2024, taking place in just 3 weeks out in San Diego, CA (Sep. 9-12). You can still register by visiting https://www.thecamx.org. The post Discussing CAMX 2024 with Cindy Squires and Rebekah Stacha first appeared on Composites Weekly. The post Discussing CAMX 2024 with Cind…

Episode 001 of Boats 'N Pros, which gives an introduction to the guys. Learn a little bit about us and our story of how we got where we are today. https://boatsnpros.com/ https://imcboatworks.com/By Nick

This week, Garrett Bernard joins the show. Garret is the director of business development at Specialty Materials, the world’s leading supplier of the highest-quality Boron fiber products. Garrett has spent his career in marketing and business development roles, growing specialty chemical and advanced manufacturing companies. He has a background in …

On this episode, Dr. Yasmin Abdin joins me to discuss her research work innovating a method to transform asphaltene, a byproduct of bitumen processing, into carbon fibers. Bitumen which is typically restricted for use as fuel or asphalt, could now be transformed into more useful and valuable carbon nanofibres. Dr. Abdin and her colleagues have now …

On this episode, Josh Shires, CEO of Fyous joins me to discuss their latest technology for tooling. It’s called Polymorphic Moulding, an automated rapid shapeshifting molding technology that allows users to create accurate molds for tooling and will reduce time to market for a huge array of products. Their technology uses 28,000 digitally controlle…

On this episode, we welcome Dustin Davis to the podcast. He is the director of business development at Norplex-Micarta, one of North America’s leading producers of thermoset composite pre-pregs, sheets, and shapes. They have a long history of more than 100 years, of serving their customers. Dustin has more than two decades of composite materials in…

On this episode, David Leach joins me to discuss the transition from thermoset to thermoplastic composites. David has been the director of business development at ATC Manufacturing, and a thermoplastic composites materials technology leader for over three decades. ATC pioneers the adoption of continuous fiber thermoplastic composites in aero-struct…

On this episode, we feature a leadership segment with Vanessa Bohns, author of the bestselling book You Have More Influence Than You Think. Her book was named Best Book for Ethical Leaders by Notre Dame’s Deloitte Center for Ethical Leadership, and a Top Business Title of the Month by the Financial Times. In the book, Vanessa draws from her origina…

On this episode, Pravin Luthada, CEO of Addcomposites joins me to discuss the new age of AFP (automated fiber placement) technology. Addcomposites aims to become the go-to provider of advanced manufacturing solutions that enable the widespread adoption of composites. Traditional AFP systems are expensive and difficult to verify at the production fl…

On this episode, ACMA consultant Andrew Pokelwaldt joins me to discuss technologies that are driving Industry 4.0. Industry 4.0 is often referred to as the fourth industrial revolution and it represents a seismic shift in the way manufacturing and production processes are managed. With the advent of smart factories, the integration of cyber-physica…

On this episode, Xuan Song, PhD joins me to discuss his research in additive manufacturing. Dr. Song is an Associate Professor and James A. Chisman Faculty Fellow in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Iowa. His research focuses on studying how material forming processes found in nature can be leveraged to enab…