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Composites Weekly episodes

May 02, 2016 Discussing Biocomposites for Building Industry with Morten Norman Lund
This week I welcome Morten NormanLund of GXN on the show to discuss BioBuild, a collaborativeresearch project of 13 partners who worked together to design andfabricate four building systems made of bio-composites, provingthat bio-composite materials have the required fire resistance,durability, mechanical performance and thermal conductivity toserve the building industry.
The goal of BioBuild was to usebio-composites to reduce the embodied energy in building materialsby 50% without an increase in cost.
BioBuild won a JEC InnovationAward in 2015 (JEC is a non-profit association that is dedicated tothe promotion of composites.
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18 min
May 02, 2016 Discussing Biocomposites for the Building Industry with Morten Norman Lund
This week I welcome Morten Norman Lund of GXN on the show to discuss BioBuild, a collaborative research project of 13 partners who worked together to design and fabricate four building systems made of bio-composites,proving that bio-composite materials have the required fire resistance, durability, mechanical performance and thermal conductivity to serve the building industry. The... The post Discussing Biocomposites for the Building Industry with Morten Norman Lund appeared first on Composites Weekly.
18 min
April 26, 2016 Interview with Brittany Fossier of Fibergrate Composite Products
This week, we welcome Brittany
Fossier of Fibergrate
Composite Products.
Fibergrate Composite Structures
is the world's leader in fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) molded
grating.
Founded in 1966, Fibergrate is
celebrating 50 years of experience in the FRP industry.
Over that time, they've grown to
be the leading global manufacturer and services provider of high
performance fiberglass engineered solutions.
With worldwide sales, fabrication
and distribution networks working collaboratively, Fibergrate
provides product solutions for a wide range of industrial,
commercial and recreational applications.
On today's episode I'll be
talking with Brittany about Fibergrate's 50 years in the FRP
industry, their molded and pultruded gratings, stair solutions and
other unique products they offer.
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this by visiting http://www.CompositesWeekly.com.
21 min
April 26, 2016 Celebrating 50 Years in the FRP Industry – Interview with Brittany Fossier of Fibergrate Composite Products
This week, we welcome Brittany Fossier of Fibergrate Composite Structures. Fibergrate is the world’s leader in fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) molded grating. Founded in 1966, they are now celebrating 50 years of experience in the FRP industry. Over that time, they’ve grown to be the leading global manufacturer and services provider of high performance fiberglass engineered solutions.... The post Celebrating 50 Years in the FRP Industry – Interview with Brittany Fossier of Fibergrate Composite Products appeared first on Composites Weekly.
21 min
April 21, 2016 Discussing the Theory of Constraints with Daniel Feiman of Build It Backwards
This week we welcome Daniel Feiman on the show. Daniel is the managing director of Build It Backwards, a global management consulting and training firm with expertise in strategy, finance and process.
On today's episode we'll be discussing the "Theory of Constraints" which was popularized by Ei Goldratt's famous book "The Goal".
We'll be discussing how composite manufacturers and distributors can better identify the most important limiting factor (i.e. constraint) within their company that stands in the way of the ultimate Goal - improved profitability.
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27 min
April 15, 2016 Interview with Andreas Martsman, Co-founder of TeXtreme®
This week, we welcome Andreas Martsman, a co-founder of TeXtreme. TeXtreme® is a composite material technology and is mainly produced using carbon fiber. They produce & sell carbon fiber sheets and tapes to companies in various industries making composite products.
TeXtreme® is made of carbon fiber yarns that they first spread into tapes and then weave in various ways to give it different benefits.
TeXtreme® is used in a large number of sports and competitions such as: Formula 1, Americas Cup, NASCAR, IndyCar, Le Mans, Bicycles, Ice Hockey, Surfing, Motorcycle, Rowing Shells, Golf, Tennis, Skis, and Snowboards.
In addition to the Sporting Goods industry, TeXtreme® is also used in a wide variety of Aerospace and Industrial applications.
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19 min
April 15, 2016 Achieving Stronger, Lighter and Thinner Laminates – Interview with Andreas Martsman, Co-founder of TeXtreme®
This week, we welcome Andreas Martsman, co-founder of TeXtreme, a composite material technology that is mainly produced using carbon fiber. They manufacture & sell these carbon fiber sheets and tapes to companies in various industries making composite products. TeXtreme® is made of carbon fiber yarns that are first spread into tapes and then woven in various... The post Achieving Stronger, Lighter and Thinner Laminates – Interview with Andreas Martsman, Co-founder of TeXtreme® appeared first on Composites Weekly.
19 min
April 11, 2016 Discussing This Year's POLYCON 2016 Interview with Jennifer Towner, Executive Director of The ICPA
This week we talk with Jennifer Towner, executive Director of The International Cast Polymer Association about the upcoming Polycon 2016 show in Raleigh, NC April 14-16.
On this episode we'll be talking about what's on the agenda for this year's POLYCON and also discussing the newly formed ICPA and their mission.
As Jennifer describes, POLYCON 2016 will be filled with innovative ideas and business development opportunities, presented not only in large group settings but also round table discussions and afternoon break-out sessions.
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23 min
April 11, 2016 Discussing This Year’s POLYCON 2016 Interview with Jennifer Towner, Executive Director of The ICPA
This week we talk with Jennifer Towner, executive director of The International Cast Polymer Association about the upcoming POLYCON 2016 show in Raleigh, NC April 14-16. On this episode we’ll be talking about the agenda for this year’s POLYCON and also discussing the newly formed ICPA and their mission. The ICPA, is a non-profit corporation... The post Discussing This Year’s POLYCON 2016 Interview with Jennifer Towner, Executive Director of The ICPA appeared first on Composites Weekly.
23 min
April 04, 2016 Improving Performance and Reducing Costs with Composites - Interview with Brian Evans of Globe Composite Solutions
This week we welcome Brian Evans of Globe Composite Solutions on the show.
Originally founded in 1890 as a sheet rubber products company in downtown Boston, Globe has evolved into a full-service, leading-edge developer of specialty non-metallic materials for military, medical, material handling, industrial, oil field and marine applications.
Brian will be discussing his company's history, their unique services and the primary markets they serve.
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27 min