Composites Weekly

On this episode, Alvin Ericson joins me to discuss GFRP rebar technology and the growing advantage in the infrastructure market.

With a long and costly history of corrosion worldwide, steel is no longer viewed as a cost-effective option in aggressive environments. Many governments and businesses can no longer afford the short or long-term costs associated with black steel. Placing unprotected, rusty re-bar in new concrete structures is being eliminated in many parts of the world.

Alvin is an independent technical consultant in North America specializing in fiber reinforced concrete (FRC) and fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) systems. Since 1988, he's been introducing new reinforcing technology to the precast concrete market.

We'll be discussing some of the latest GFRP technology, that includes the GBar, GWall, and GBolt. You can learn more by visiting https://www.gbar-gbolt.com.

This week Peter Hedger, of Composite Applications Group joins me as co-host as we welcome Martin Mclaughlin to discuss the Implosion of OceanGate’s Titan and Aerospace Certification Methods.  There has been a lot of speculation that the submersible implosion was due to the composite cylinder fatigue after repeated dives. On this episode, we’ll be discussing […]

This week Peter Hedger, of Composite Applications Group joins me as co-host as we welcome Martin Mclaughlin to discuss the Implosion of OceanGate's Titan and Aerospace Certification Methods.

There has been a lot of speculation that the submersible implosion was due to the composite cylinder fatigue after repeated dives. On this episode, we'll be discussing the best practices for the design, development, and certification of a modern composite shell for deep-sea applications.

Martin has 22 years of experience in tactical aircraft and B-2 development; 17 years of space transportation systems development, with experience in advanced composite structures and composite cryogenic propellant tanks.

He's the founder of McLaughlin Aerospace LLC and has been involved in accident investigations during his career.

On this episode, Nick Ciparro joins me on the podcast. Nick is the Chief R&D scientist at Carbon Rivers, a company that develops and commercializes technologies such as: Nick has s super interesting story to share of how he got into the world of advanced materials and composites.

On this episode, Nick Ciparro joins me on the podcast.

Nick is the Chief R&D scientist at Carbon Rivers, a company that develops and commercializes technologies such as:

• Second Generation Polymer Composites
• Graphene-Based Materials (https://www.theaccr.com/)
• Multi-Functional Nuclear Industry Materials
• Additive Manufacturing Materials
• Tunable Multi-Functional Composite Coatings
• Advanced Composites

Nick has s super interesting story to share of how he got into the world of advanced materials and composites.

On this episode, we feature an interview with Joannie Harmon at IACMI’s annual member meeting discussing workforce education. IACMI has made workforce education and development a pillar of its mission, along with composites R&D and commercialization. You can learn more by visiting https://iacmi.org/workforce.

On this episode, we feature an interview with Joannie Harmon at IACMI's annual member meeting discussing workforce education. IACMI has made workforce education and development a pillar of its mission, along with composites R&D and commercialization.

You can learn more by visiting https://iacmi.org/workforce.

On this episode, Scott Lewitt of Structural Composites Inc. joins me to discuss a newly installed composite bridge in Tennessee that they’ve developed, and how this structure is being used to showcase sustainable solutions for aging infrastructure. This FRP bridge replaces a decades-old concrete crossing which, like many rural bridges across the nation, was rated […]

On this episode, Scott Lewitt of Structural Composites Inc. joins me to discuss a newly installed composite bridge in Tennessee that they've developed, and how this structure is being used to showcase sustainable solutions for aging infrastructure.

This FRP bridge replaces a decades-old concrete crossing which, like many rural bridges across the nation, was rated structurally deficient and outdated.

The University of Tennessee and the Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI) partnered with Morgan County, TN, and Morgan County Highway Superintendent Joe Miller to create an affordable bridge that can be installed quickly and will safely meet transportation needs

You can see this bridge by visiting https://compositebridge.org.

On this episode, Tobi Ferguson, CEO of Magnum Venus Products, joins me at the IACMI Member Meeting to discuss their new $20 million expansion.

Magnum Venus Products (MVP), a global manufacturer of fluid movement and production solutions for industrial applications, is expanding its footprint and capabilities with the purchase of this new facility and land in East Tennessee.

This expansion will enable MVP to increase its manufacturing velocity and meet customer demand.

Tobi will be sharing the details of this new facility as well as MVP's mission moving forward as a solutions provider for the composites industry.

You can learn more about MVP by visiting https://www.mvpind.com.