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180: Harnessing Additive Electronics Technology for a Variety of Applications

June 14, 2023 Jonathan 0:39:57

This week, Jesus Zozaya and James Pickard of Voltera join me on the show to discuss the future of additive electronics and how it is revolutionizing so many industries. Their company Votera, makes rapid prototyping platforms for printed electronics — from traditional circuit boards to the flexible, stretchable, conformable, and biocompatible electronics of tomorrow. The best and brightest…

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

May 9, 2023 Jonathan 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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175: Hexcel Opens a Brand New Center of Research & Technology Excellence in Utah

April 18, 2023 Jonathan 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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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 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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169: Discussing the ICPA’s Washington DC Fly-In with Derek Hill

February 28, 2023 Jonathan 00:20:54

On this episode, Derek Hill of Syn-Mar Products joins me to share his experience attending the ACMA’s Fly-In last week up in Washington DC. He and some other ICPA board members attended to make sure Washington knows what issues are important for our businesses and the cast polymer industry through engagement with members of Congress, and agency…

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168: Discussing the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) 2023

February 20, 2023 Jonathan 00:43:52

On this episode, I welcome two guests to discuss this year’s Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Las Vegas. My first interview is with our own Marc Vidal of ACS International. He attended the big show last month and he’ll be sharing what stood out to him.

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167: Discussing the Infrastructure & Sustainability Fly-In This Week with Dan Neumann of the ACMA

February 16, 2023 Jonathan 00:32:33

On this episode, Dan Neumann joins me to discuss the ACMA’s Infrastructure & Sustainability Fly-In that’s taking place in Washington DC this week(Feb 15-16). Dan is the Vice President of Government Relations with The ACMA, and he’ll be filling us in on some of the activities and meetings from day one. Several ICPA board members will be…

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166: Interview with Chris Bolte of Agean Bath and Spa

February 4, 2023 Jonathan 00:25:23

This week, Chris Bolte, president of Agean Bath and Spa joins me on the show to discuss their company- a family business that started back in 1946. Chris represents the third generation of his family to run the business.

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164: How to Create “Mafia Offers”: Interview with Dr. Lisa Lang – Part 2

January 24, 2023 Jonathan 00:30:26

This is part 2 of my interview with Dr. Lisa Lang. She is one of the foremost Theory of Constraints experts in the world and has been named the “Manufacturing Trendsetter” by USA Today and “Manufacturing Champion” by Newsweek. On this follow-up interview, we’ll be discussing the psychology behind the Mafia Offer.

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163: How to Create “Mafia Offers” Your Prospects and Customers Can’t Refuse – Part 1

January 24, 2023 Jonathan 00:30:53

On this episode, I welcome Dr. Lisa Lang to the show. She is one of the foremost Theory of Constraints experts in the world. She’s been named the “Manufacturing Trendsetter” by USA Today and “Manufacturing Champion” by Newsweek. She is the president of The Science of Business, specializing in increasing profits for manufacturers by applying the…