Composites Weekly

This week Charles Robertson of AIT Manufacturing joins me to discuss the newest division of Advanced Infrastructure Technologies. AIT is a leading provider of innovative fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite solutions. This past week, they announced the addition of a new operating division – AIT Manufacturing.  This new division adds to AIT’s two existing divisions: AIT Bridges, a... The post Discussing AIT’s Newest Division – Interview with Charles Robertson appeared first on Composites Weekly.

This week, we welcome Nicolo Brambilla, chief technical officer at Nanoramic Labs on the show to discuss Nanoramic’s composite electrode technology, which is poised to revolutionize the electric vehicle industry. They use a proprietary material and low-cost process to create Neocarbonix™ electrodes with an advanced 3-D nanoscopic carbon binding structure.  The resulting product provides greater power, energy... The post Driving the Energy Storage Revolution – Interview with Nicolo Brambilla of Nanoramic Labs appeared first on Composites Weekly.

This week Scott Acton, CEO of Forte Specialty Contractors joins me on the show to share their story as a company serving the hospitality, restaurant, nightlife, and entertainment industries.  Scott’s entrance into this arena began with a long family history of Disney projects, which is known for creative, unusual experiences requiring innovative construction techniques. Part... The post Three Generations of Excellence – Interview with Scott Acton, CEO of Forté appeared first on Composites Weekly.

This week Scott Acton, CEO of Forte Specialty Contractors joins me on the show to share their story as a company serving the hospitality, restaurant, nightlife, and entertainment industries.

Scott's entrance into this arena began with a long family history of Disney projects, which is known for creative, unusual experiences requiring innovative construction techniques.

Part of developing this skill set for Scott included attending "Disney University" where he learned the business and leadership skills necessary to build a successful career.

His early work comprises several landmarks across North America, including portions of Knott's Berry Farm, Universal Studios, and Disney, showcasing Scott's affinity to thematic design and construction.

Scott continues his legacy of innovation as the CEO of Forté and on this episode, you hear him share how they've expanded as a company to the point where they now use 3D printing to produce mockups of projects for their clients and subcontractors. They boast the largest 3D printer of-its-kind in the state of Nevada.

You can learn more about their company by visiting them at https://fortedesignbuild.com.

This week Jesse Henry, CEO, and founder of Heartland Industries joins me on the podcast to discuss their company. Heartland Ind. provides manufacturers with a sustainable source of additives like fillers, reinforcements, & mineral extenders to enhance products they already make.  On this episode, we’ll be discussing the benefits of hemp fibers and how they... The post Discussing the Advantages of Hemp-Based Biocomposites with Jesse Henry of Heartland Industries appeared first on Composites Weekly.

This week Jesse Henry, CEO of Heartland Industries joins me on the podcast to discuss their company. Heartland Industries provides manufacturers with a sustainable source of additives like fillers, reinforcements, & mineral extenders to enhance products they already make.

On this episode, we'll be discussing the benefits of hemp fibers and how they process the hemp plant to make materials that are stronger, lighter, and cheaper than traditional products.

American manufacturers would love to utilize hemp as an additive, but they don't currently have a reliable supply chain. This leaves hemp sitting in the R&D departments of large corporations and universities.

Today Heartland Industries is creating the first reliable supply chain of hemp-based materials for manufacturers across the composites industry. This will allow hemp to move beyond R&D departments and into manufactured goods.

On this episode, John Schweitzer joins me to discuss the latest news on pending updates from OSHA on workplace exposure to styrene.

John is the senior adviser to the president of the American Composites Manufacturers Association. For questions, he can be reached at [email protected].

On this episode, John Schweitzer joins me to discuss the latest news on pending updates from OSHA on workplace exposure to styrene. John is the senior adviser to the president of the American Composites Manufacturers Association. For questions, he can be reached at [email protected].  The post The Latest Updates on Styrene Exposure Limits appeared first on Composites Weekly.

This week, I welcome Eric van Uden of Solico on the show to discuss a recent news event in the Dutch suburb of Rotterdam where a runaway train was saved by a composite “whale’s tail” sculpture designed by Solico Engineering.  Founded in 1989, Solico is based in the Netherlands and is BeNeLux’s largest composite engineering company.  Eric and... The post How Composite Engineering Saved a Runaway Train – Interview with Solico appeared first on Composites Weekly.

This week, I welcome Eric van Uden of Solico on the show to discuss a recent news event where a runaway train was saved by a composite "whale's tail" sculpture designed by Solico Engineering.

Founded in 1989, Solico is based in the Netherlands and is BeNeLux's largest composite engineering company.