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This week Jake Fallon, product development manager at Braskem joins me on the podcast to discuss some of the newest filament products they’ve developed for the additive manufacturing industry – these include polyethylene and glass fiber reinforced 3D printing filaments. Created in August 2002 by the merger of six companies, today Braskem is the largest... The post Discussing Braskem’s Newest 3D-Printing Product Line Including Polyethylene and Fiber Reinforced Printing Filaments appeared first on Composites Weekly.

This week Jake Fallon, the product manager at Braskem joins me on the podcast show to discuss some of the new filaments they have developed for the additive manufacturing industry.

Created in August 2002 by the merger of six companies today Braskem is the largest petrochemical company in the Americas and the world's leading biopolymer producer.

As one of the world's largest producers of polyolefins, it made sense for Braskem to enter the world of 3D Printing.

Braskem offers solutions for many of the primary 3D printing technologies such as Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF), and High-speed Pellet Extrusion.

Through their decades of expertise in materials science and product development, their state-of-the-art 3D printing labs, and their strategic partnerships with industry leaders, they've been committed to delivering new and innovative products to the market.

You can learn more by visiting them at https://www.braskem.com.

On this episode, I welcome Andrew Pokewaldt of the ACMA back on the show as we discuss the rise of thermoplastic materials in the composites industry. Thermoplastics are a growing segment in the composites market, with their unique benefits of reusability and sustainability. Reports from Marketsandmarkets show that the global thermoplastic composites market size is... The post Discussing the Growing Interest of Thermoplastic Composites with Andrew Pokewaldt appeared first on Composites Weekly.

On this episode I welcome Andrew Pokewaldt of the ACMA back on the show as we discuss the rise of thermoplastic materials in the composites industry. Thermoplastics are growing in the composite market, with the benefits they offer of reusability and sustainability. Reports from Marketsandmarkets show that the thermoplastic composites market is projected to reach USD 36 billion by 2024.

Thermoplastic composites have been around for some time, especially for short fiber applications. But new developments are being seen for long fiber applications as well.

On this episode, Andrew will be sharing some of the advantages he's seeing with thermoplastic composites as well as some of the applications they are being used in.

On this episode, we’ll be discussing the topic of branding based on a legendary icon in the recreation world. I welcome Robert Grede to the show to talk about a book he wrote a few years back called  Rebuilding the Brand: How Harley-Davidson Became King of the Road.  In the early 1980s, Harley-Davidson was on... The post Lessons on Storytelling & Brand Rebuilding From Harley-Davidson appeared first on Composites Weekly.

On this episode, we'll be discussing the topic of branding based on a legendary icon in the recreation world. I welcome Robert Grede to the show to talk about his book Rebuilding the Brand: How Harley-Davidson Became King of the Road.

In the early 1980s, Harley-Davidson was on the verge of bankruptcy. In the public's opinion, the quality was substandard. Harleys leaked oil and were often broken down. Today, Harley-Davidson is a model brand. And It isn't just a motorcycle company anymore. It is a community, a look, a source of self-expression, an all-American appeal for freedom—all expressed in one little logo.

So What happened? How did they turn things around? On this episode, Robert will be sharing the story.

He ghostwrote the book after spending days with Clyde Fessler, a man who held several positions within Harley, from the head of marketing services to VP of business development.

This week I welcome Megan Multanen, one of the founders of Women in the Composites Industry. Megan is the co-CEO at Bestbath based in Caldwell, Idaho, and a member of the Board of Directors for the ACMA.   On this episode, we’ll be discussing this organization (WCI) and its mission of helping women succeed in the... The post Women with a Passion for Composites – Interview with Megan Multanen of WCI appeared first on Composites Weekly.

This week I welcome Megan Multanen, one of the founders of "Women in the Composites Industry". Megan is the Chief Executive Officer at Bestbath based in Caldwell, Idaho, and a member of the Board of Directors for the ACMA.

On this episode, we'll be discussing this organization (WCI) and its mission of helping women succeed in the Composites Industry.

The rapid growth of the composites and high-performance materials industry holds great promise for many current and emerging market segments.

Members of Women in the Composites Industry are an integral part of a fast-growing and committed network of women that come together across sectors and career levels to promote the education, professional development, and advancement of women.

This week I welcome Dennis Fink of Akpa Chemical to the show. Dennis is a veteran with over 40 years in the polymer industry. He is the president of Resin Research & Recovery and a consultant for Akpa Chemical.

AKPA Chemical was established in 1997 and specializes in the production of Organic Peroxides, Initiators, Accelerators, and Paint Driers. AKPA has a State of the Art R&D center with distribution headquarters in South Carolina.

On this episode, Dennis will be sharing his background and the history of Akpa. He'll talk about choosing the right organic peroxide for the job and what separates their product line from so many other suppliers.

You can learn more about their product line today by visiting akpachemicalus.com or by calling them at 803-686-288.

This week I welcome Dennis Fink of Akpa Chemical to the show to discuss organic peroxides and choosing the right initiator for your process. Dennis is a veteran with over 40 years in the polymer industry. He is the president of Resin Research & Recovery and a consultant for Akpa Chemical.  AKPA Chemical was established in 1997 and specializes... The post Selecting the Right Initiator For Your Process – Interview with Dennis Fink of Akpa Chemical appeared first on Composites Weekly.