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185: Helping to Revitalize American Manufacturing – Discussing Workforce Education with Joannie Harmon

July 17, 2023 Jonathan Industry News, Interviews, Regulatory Compliance, Small Business Strategies, Techology, Uncategorized 0:21:40

On this episode, we feature an interview with Joannie Harmon at IACMI’s annual member meeting discussing workforce education. The U.S. is facing a crisis when it comes to the workforce. Per a recent Deloitte report, US manufacturing is expected to have 2.1 million unfilled jobs by 2030. The Composites Institute has made workforce education and development a pillar of…

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184: Improving Composite Materials With Graphene Additives – Interview with Haley Keith of MITO Material Solutions

July 8, 2023 Jonathan Industry News, Interviews, Regulatory Compliance, Small Business Strategies, Techology 0:20:39

On this episode, I feature an interview with Haley Marie Keith, the CEO of Mito Material Solutions. MITO’s technology is the “first and only” process to functionalize substances like graphene oxide and biomaterials—creating hybrid additives that give composites and thermoplastics lab-verified improvements in strength, durability, flexibility, and sustainability. You can learn more about their company by…

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183: Interview with Tobi Ferguson, CEO of Magnum Venus Products – Discussing Their New $20 Million Expansion

July 1, 2023 Jonathan Industry News, Interviews, Regulatory Compliance, Small Business Strategies, Techology 0:30:04

On this episode, Tobi Ferguson, CEO of Magnum Venus Products, joins me to discuss their new $20 million expansion in Knoxville, TN.  Magnum Venus Products (MVP), a global manufacturer of fluid movement and production solutions for industrial applications, is expanding its footprint and capabilities with the purchase of this new facility and land in East…

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178: 4 Ways to Grow from Leader to Legacy Builder

May 25, 2023 Jonathan Industry News, Interviews, Regulatory Compliance, Small Business Strategies, Techology 00:47:05

On this episode, I welcome best-selling author Mark Mears to the show. He is the author of the new book The Purposeful Growth Revolution.  In this book, Mark brings together 30 years of experience with Fortune 500 companies using scientific studies to create practical strategies for how leadership needs to evolve to help employees and businesses thrive in…

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177: Old School Work Ethic, Modern Technology- Interview with Nick Castelucci of Prestige Tooling

May 9, 2023 Jonathan Industry News, Interviews, Small Business Strategies, Techology 00:28:45

This week I welcome Nick Castelucci to the show. He is the managing partner at Prestige Tooling, one of the newest members of the ICPA based out of Elkhart, IN.  Nick and his team have over 25 years of experience in mold making with over 6,000 completed molds.  Ont this episode, he will share some…

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176: How to Use A.I. to Craft Compelling Product Stories that Resonate with Consumers

April 24, 2023 Jonathan Industry News, Interviews, Regulatory Compliance, Small Business Strategies, Techology 01:09:32

On this episode, we’ll be discussing how to use ai platforms like ChatGPT to create better story brands. The interview is with Brian Hennessy, CEO and Co-founder of Talkoot, a company that helps brands create deeper connections with customers on every product page through deeper product storytelling. You can learn more by visiting https://talkoot.com.

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175: Hexcel Opens a Brand New Center of Research & Technology Excellence in Utah

April 18, 2023 Jonathan Industry News, Interviews, Regulatory Compliance, Small Business Strategies, Techology 00:15:38

This week I welcome  Cary Martin, VP of research & technology with Hexcel to the podcast.  Cary will be sharing some of the latest news on Hexcel’s new Center of Research & Technology Excellence in Salt Lake City, Utah.  The 100,000-square-foot building is home to a state-of-the-art laboratory where company scientists and researchers collaborate with customers on the latest…

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174: Discussing SAMPE 2023 – North America’s Premier Advanced Materials & Process Engineering Conference

April 12, 2023 Jonathan Industry News, Interviews, Regulatory Compliance, Small Business Strategies, Techology 00:15:55

This week, Scott Stephenson joins me to discuss SAMPE 2023 taking place next week (April 17-20) in Seattle, WA. Scott is the director of strategic initiatives and events at CompositesWorld, and also president & acting CEO of SAMPE North America.  This conference is where the advanced materials community comes together for face-to-face meetings, top-level education sessions, and panels led by…

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173: From Imagination to Fabrication: The Power of 3D Printing in Streamlining Prototyping, Tooling and Mold-Making – Interview with Fadi Abro of Stratasys

April 4, 2023 Jonathan Industry News, Interviews, Regulatory Compliance, Small Business Strategies, Techology 00:30:15

In the world of cast polymer and composites manufacturing, the ability to swiftly and accurately transform innovative ideas into products is crucial. 3D printing technology has unlocked some incredible possibilities in tooling and mold-making, that can revolutionize the way we approach the fabrication process.  This week I feature an interview with Fadi Abro, the Global…

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172: Discussing Design Trends and the Latest Issue of Cast Polymer Connection

March 28, 2023 Jonathan Industry News, Interviews, Regulatory Compliance, Small Business Strategies, Techology 00:22:04

On this episode, Genilee Parente, the executive editor of Cast Polymer Connection joins me again to discuss the upcoming spring issue. We’ll be discussing her profile story of Coni Marble as well as design trends from this year’s Kitchen and Bath Show. 

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