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February 16, 2022 Discussing Ventilation Basics & Styrene Exposure with Kelly DeBusk of Composites Compliance
This week Kelly Debusk joins me on the podcast to discuss some basics for resolving ventilation issues. In today’s environment, manufacturers face growing regulations from the EPA and OSHA; regulations that have the potential to hinder the operations of companies in our industry. Understanding the basics of the systems affected is critical. Kelly wrote a great... The post Discussing Ventilation Basics & Styrene Exposure with Kelly DeBusk of Composites Compliance appeared first on Composites Weekly.
24 min
February 15, 2022 Discussing Ventilation and Styrene Exposure with Kelly DeBusk
This week Kelly Debusk joins me on the podcast to discuss some basics for resolving ventilation issues. In today's environment, manufacturers face growing regulations from the EPA and OSHA; regulations that have the potential to hinder the operations of companies in our industry. Understanding the basics of the systems affected is critical. Kelly wrote a great article for the winter issue of Cast Polymer Connection and if you haven't read it, I'd encourage you to do so along with listening to our interview on this podcast.
24 min
February 03, 2022 The Future of Infrastructure Technology- Discussing the GBeam Composite Bridge System
This week I’m joined by Dr. Habib Dagher of the Advanced Structures and Composites Center at the University of Maine and Tim Kenerson of AIT Bridges to discuss The GBeam Composite Bridge System, a long-life solution to traditional steel and concrete medium-span deck bridges at a low cost. The GBeam Composite Bridge System was developed... The post The Future of Infrastructure Technology- Discussing the GBeam Composite Bridge System appeared first on Composites Weekly.
28 min
February 01, 2022 How 2 Retired Scientists are Helping to Create a More Sustainable Future by Recycling Scrap Leather
This week Frank Fox and Tom Tymon of Sustainable Composites LLC join me on the podcast this week to discuss how they are using their backgrounds in chemistry and textile engineering to do something good for the planet and developed a process to recycle scrap leather. The global fashion leather goods market is estimated to... The post How 2 Retired Scientists are Helping to Create a More Sustainable Future by Recycling Scrap Leather appeared first on Composites Weekly.
26 min
February 01, 2022 How 2 Retired Scientists are Creating a Better Future Through Their Company Sustainable Composites
This week Frank Fox and Tom Tymon join me on the show to discuss how they are using their backgrounds in chemistry and textile engineering to do something good for the planet and developed a process to recycle scrap leather.
26 min
January 25, 2022 Interview with Dr. Habib Dagher Executive Director of the Composites Center
This week I'm joined by Dr. Habib Dagher of the Advanced Structures and Composites Center at the Univ. of Maine and Tim Kenerson of AIT Bridges to discuss The GBeam Composite Bridge System - a long-life solution to traditional steel and concrete medium-span deck bridges at a low cost.

28 min
December 16, 2021 Strength, Lightness & Thermal Stability in One Extraordinary Material – Interview with Bill Easter of X-MAT®
This week I welcome Bill Easter, the Founder & CEO of X-MAT® on the show to discuss a revolutionary, high-performance material that combines some of the best properties of metals (electrical conductivity), engineering plastics (lightweight), and ceramics (high operating temperature). In 2013, X-MAT®, the Advanced Materials Division of Semplastics, began the development of an all-new... The post Strength, Lightness & Thermal Stability in One Extraordinary Material – Interview with Bill Easter of X-MAT® appeared first on Composites Weekly.
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December 16, 2021 Strength Lightness, & Thermal Stability All in One Extraordinary Material
This week I welcome Bill Easter, the CEO of X-Mat on the show. X-Mat is a company that has developed a revolutionary, high-performance material that combines some of the best properties of metals (electrical conductivity), engineering plastics (lightweight), and ceramics (high operating temperature).

Their technology has the power to disrupt many industries and we'll be discussing some of the latest projects they are involved in on today's episode.
25 min
November 30, 2021 Building a Sustainable Future for Hemp Production – Interview with Trey Riddle
This week, Trey Riddle the chief strategy officer at IND HEMP joined me on the podcast. IND HEMP is a family-owned, Industrial Hemp oilseed, and fiber company providing new opportunities for farmers in Montana and across the American West growing hemp. Their team is building the supply chain relationships and processing infrastructure necessary to support the... The post Building a Sustainable Future for Hemp Production – Interview with Trey Riddle appeared first on Composites Weekly.
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November 10, 2021 Lightweighting with Arevo – Interview with CEO Sonny Vu
This week, I welcome Sonny Vu to the show. Sonny is a serial entrepreneur and CEO of Arevo, an advanced manufacturing technology company that automates the design and production of large, complex continuous carbon fiber reinforced polymer (“CFRP”) composite structures. Their technology has the ability to build complex-geometry parts using chopped carbon fiber or, more... The post Lightweighting with Arevo – Interview with CEO Sonny Vu appeared first on Composites Weekly.
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