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243: How Will the New Administration in 2025 Impact Our Industry?

On this episode, Dan Neumann of the ACMA joins us again for our final podcast of 2024. We’ll discuss the effect of the incoming administration’s policies on cast polymer and composite manufacturers in the US.  Listeners who want to stay up to date with regulations and other policy concerns, and are not a member of the ACMA…

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237: Discussing Magnum Venus Product’s New Automated Spray Technology

On this episode, Drew Simmons of Magnum Venus Products (MVP) discusses their latest automated spray technology. It’s not your typical robot. There is no programming required! This technology is designed to simplify the automation process. You can learn more about it at https://www.mvpind.com/product/self-learning-robotic-system. 

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236: Talking with Chris Hurdleston & Kay Rehberg of ACS International (Dorfner USA)

On this episode, Chris Hurdleston & Kay Rehberg join me to discuss some upcoming changes with ACS. ACS International is a leading supplier of raw materials for composite industries such as cast polymer, solid surface (counter tops and more), and fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP). You can find them at https://www.acsinternational.com.

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235: A New Era of U.S. Growth and Innovation – Interview with Mirko Mondan CEO of Dorfner

ACS International Products, a leading supplier of raw materials for the cast polymer, solid surface composites, epoxy flooring, and building materials industries, will officially transition to Dorfner USA by the end of this year. This transition marks an important milestone for the company, as Dorfner USA will further expand its’ operations across North America.  On…

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224: Discussing Industry 4.0 with Andrew Pokelwaldt

On this episode, ACMA consultant Andrew Pokelwaldt joins me to discuss some key technologies driving Industry 4.0. Industry 4.0, often referred to as the fourth industrial revolution, represents a seismic shift in the way manufacturing and production processes are managed.  With the advent of smart factories, the integration of cyber-physical systems, the Industrial Internet of…

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222: How to Grow Your Business on a Small Marketing Budget – Interview with Stephanie Scheller

On this episode, we feature a recent interview with Stephanie Scheller. Stephanie is the author of a recent book Marketing That Works for Small Business Budgets [Beyond Social Media]. She’ll talk about how she grew her business on a $0/month marketing budget during the pandemic. 

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219: Climbing the Giant’s Ladder to Marketing Success – Interview with Best Selling Author Elizabeth Chabe

On this podcast episode, I feature an interview with Elizabeth Chabe author of a new bestselling book called The Giant’s Ladder: The Science Professional’s Blueprint for Marketing Success. Her new book is a critical resource for entrepreneurs and technology professionals seeking effective marketing strategies to launch their innovations commercially. This new book addresses the gap between innovation and commercial…

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217: Discussing Technology and Manufacturing Outlooks with Andrew Pokelwaldt

On this episode, Andrew Pokelwaldt joins me to discuss trends taking place in the manufacturing sectors and how technology is poised to play a significant role in handling challenges in 2024 and beyond. 

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215: On a Journey to Disrupt Composites Manufacturing – Interview with Tyler Alvarado

On this episode, I share an interview I did with Tyler Alvarado. Tyler is the CEO of Continuous Composites, a company that’s on a journey to transform manufacturing. Continuous Composites began with a realization that composite manufacturing was a problem waiting to be solved. Their vision is to break the mold of additive manufacturing and advance…

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214: Discussing the Composites 2024 Fly-In with Dan Neumann of the ACMA

On this episode, Dan Neumann joins me again to discuss the 2024 Composites Fly-In taking place in Washington DC Feb. 26-28th. Dan is the Vice President of Government Relations for the ACMA. The Composites 2024 Fly-In will provide a unique setting to meet with Members of Congress and agency leadership to educate them on the valuable…

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