On this episode, Andrew Pokelwaldt joins me to discuss some of the latest industry news including the New Vulcan Centaur rocket that successfully launched. The Vulcan Centaur rocket features the first use of Northrop Grumman’s Graphite Epoxy Motor...
This is part 3 of our interviews from CAMX 2023 in Atlanta last week. This episode features interviews with Daniel Neumann, Andrew Pokelwaldt and Peter Hedger of the ACMA, as well as companies like Toray Advanced Composites and CEAD...
On this episode, ACMA consultant Andrew Pokelwald joins me to discuss how the composites industry is meeting infrastructure challenges. In construction projects, many are seeing the cost-saving advantages of building with highly durable and...
On this episode, regular guest Andrew Pokelwaldt joins me to discuss the topic of industry consolidation. We explore the impact of mergers & acquisitions on the future of composites. Over the past year, we have seen monumental shifts and...
On this episode, we’ll be discussing employee retention and recruiting in the composites industry. Manufacturing employers are fighting a competitive war for talent, and keeping their valued employees at home is critical in today’s...
This week Andrew Pokelwaldt joins me on the show as we discuss some of the expanded applications for ceramic matrix composites (CMCs). CMCs are widely used in the aerospace and energy sectors but their ability to be used in extreme conditions makes...
This week, Andrew Pokelwaldt, director of certifications for the ACMA joins me to discuss mold and tool care, prep, and set up for FRP composite production.
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On this episode, I share a recent interview I did with Andrew Pokelwaldt, of the ACMA, and Brannon Pittman of HK Research discussing Gelcoat issues.
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This week I feature a recent interview with Andrew Pokelwaldt as he joined me to discuss some quality control tips for open mold fabrication plants that use gel coats and resins.
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On this episode, Andrew Pokelwaldt joins me to discuss plant safety practices. Andrew is the Director of Certification for the American Composites Manufacturers Association.
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