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Composites Weekly episodes

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. We’ll be discussing Globe’s history, their unique services... The post Improving Performance and Reducing Costs with Composites – Interview with Brian Evans of Globe Composite Solutions appeared first on Composites Weekly.
27 min
March 28, 2016 Discussing the Lamborghini Aventador Carbon Fiber Body Kit with David Tait of Elegant Motoring & Auto Spa
This week, we welcome David Tait, owner of Elegant Motoring & Auto Spa. David has been a dedicated auto enthusiast since the age of 15, when he first began serious study of auto mechanics. Over the last 25+ years, he gained a deep expertise in virtually all aspects of auto care and personalization. Having been... The post Discussing the Lamborghini Aventador Carbon Fiber Body Kit with David Tait of Elegant Motoring & Auto Spa appeared first on Composites Weekly.
31 min
March 26, 2016 Episode 17 - Interview with David Tait of Elegant Motoring & Auto Spa
This week, we welcome David Tait, owner of Elegant Motoring & Auto Spa. David joins me to discuss his recent work installing a carbon fiber kit on a Lamborghini Aventador that was featured at the Toronto Auto Show last month.
You can find more weekly podcast episodes like this by visiting www.compositesweekly.com.
31 min
March 22, 2016 A Radical New Approach To Composite Tooling - Interview with Neil Hamlin of COMPOTOOL
This week we welcome Neil Hamlin of COMPOTOOL on the show to discuss their matched pattern mould tooling system.
COMPOTOOL tooling board has very high thermal stability and excellent machining characteristics and can be used as a high accuracy pattern material or for prototype and short run direct tooling.
You can find more weekly composite interviews like this by visiting www.CompositesWeekly.com.
26 min
March 22, 2016 A Radical New Approach To Composite Tooling – Interview with Neil Hamlin of COMPOTOOL
This week we welcome Neil Hamlin, sales director of COMPOTOOL on the show to discuss their matched pattern mould tooling system. COMPOTOOL tooling board has very high thermal stability and excellent machining characteristics and can be used as a high accuracy pattern material or for prototype and short run direct tooling. It’s key features are:... The post A Radical New Approach To Composite Tooling – Interview with Neil Hamlin of COMPOTOOL appeared first on Composites Weekly.
26 min
March 18, 2016 Episode 15 - New Composite Advances in the Aerospace Market
This week we'll be discussing some of the latest technology developments in the aerospace market with Cameron Crowell and Emily Judd.
Both are students who are working and doing research in composite materials in aerospace structures.
You can find more weekly episodes like this by visiting http://www.compositesweekly.com.
27 min
March 18, 2016 Making Flight Greener, Safer and Quieter – Podcast Discussion on Composite Advances in the Aerospace Market
This week we’ll be discussing some of the latest technology developments in the aerospace market with Cameron Crowell and Emily Judd. Both are students who are working and doing research in composite materials in aerospace structures. On this episode, we’ll be discussing NASA’s work to make flight greener, safer, quieter and faster. We’ll discuss developing... The post Making Flight Greener, Safer and Quieter – Podcast Discussion on Composite Advances in the Aerospace Market appeared first on Composites Weekly.
27 min
March 08, 2016 Interview with Scott Reeve, President of Composite Advantage
This week we welcome Scott Reeve on the show. Scott is the president of Composite Advantage, the leading supplier of FRP products for bridges, waterfront infrastructure and rail platforms.
On this episode Scott will be talking about his company and some of their recent projects. In 2012 Composite Advantage installed one of the world's largest FRP composite pedestrian bridge decks [685 ft. long, 16 ft. wide] along the Anacostia Waterfront in Washington D.C.
In 2013 they supplied the world’s largest FRP bridge deck for a vehicle bridge in Haverhill, Mass.
The six-span steel truss structure was built in 1883 and is the state’s oldest moveable bridge.

31 min
March 08, 2016 FRP Composites in Infrastructure – Interview with Scott Reeve, President of Composite Advantage
This week we welcome Scott Reeve on the show. Scott is the president of Composite Advantage, the leading supplier of FRP products for bridges, waterfront infrastructure and rail platforms. When it comes to FRP Composite Bridges & Waterfront Infrastructures, Composite Advantage is the company to call. They design and manufacture high-performance Fiber Reinforced Polymer composite... The post FRP Composites in Infrastructure – Interview with Scott Reeve, President of Composite Advantage appeared first on Composites Weekly.
31 min
March 04, 2016 Interview with Chris Dupin, Co-Founder of Foam Core Derby
This week, we welcome Chris Dupin, co-founder of Foam Core Derby, an organization that introduces the composite process to the public in a safe and fun environment while giving back to the community.
Foam Core Derby donates 10% of all revenue from participants to youth organizations like Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Girl Scouts of the USA, and the Boy Scouts of America.
Chris will be sharing his background as well as their mission - Providing knowledge of composite fabrication methods in a fun environment while giving back to the community.
You can find more weekly episodes like this by visiting http://CompositesWeekly.com.
26 min