Podcasts about Extrusion

  Episode Summary:  In this episode of SHAPEMAKERS, host Bennett McEvoy, President of Western Extrusions and AEC Board Member, is joined by Duncan Crowdis, former CEO of Bonnell Aluminum and AEC Workforce Development lead. Together, they shine a light on the aluminum extrusion industry's growing need for skilled talent—and what the Council is doing about it.  With over 175 extrusion plants operating across 37 states, the industry supports more than 40,000 U.S. jobs. But as experienced workers retire and demand for aluminum products rises, attracting and training the next generation of skilled professionals has become mission-critical.  Bennett and Duncan dive into the AEC's multi-year effort to launch industry-wide apprenticeship programs—starting with maintenance technicians and expanding to extrusion press operators and die technicians, two of the industry's most essential roles. Listeners will get a behind-the-scenes look at how the AEC collaborated with the U.S. Department of Labor, developed tailored training programs, and is now preparing to launch a Train-the-Trainer initiative in 2026.  What You'll Learn:  Why aluminum extrusions are everywhere—even if you don't always see them  The crucial role of skilled maintenance workers and press operators  How apprenticeship programs are helping to future-proof the extrusion workforce  What's ahead for the AEC's Train-the-Trainer initiative  How companies can get involved right now  Resources & Links:    Learn more about the AEC Apprenticeship Program: www.AEC.org    Contact the AEC about workforce development: info@aec.org    Want to join the extrusion industry? Explore career opportunities and resources on the AEC website   

In this episode, Kurt speaks with Mehdi Sheikhzadeh and Steve Reaume of the Canadian Extrusion Research Laboratory, located at Lambton College in Sarnia.Medhi and Steve discuss the history of "CERL", as well as the massive scope of projects that they are capable of taking on.  From grant writing through to scaling for commercialization, the scope of CERL is truly amazing.You won't want to miss this thoroughly enjoyable and informative conversation!If you or your organization thinks they could benefit from CERL's expansive resources, please reach out to their business development manager, Adithyan Therayil.  Adithyan.Therayil@lambtoncollege.caFind Simcoe Plastics Ltd. on Facebook and Instagram. Find "That Plastics Guy" on Linked-In and YouTube. Find Kurt Stahle on Linked-In as well.Subscribe to our newsletter at www.simcoeplastics.comAll links here https://linktr.ee/kurt_stahle

David Page returns to the podcast to talk about his latest venture, Stepnguard, manufacturer of quality mud flaps with integrated step. Holman shares his latest exploits and a listener provides a You Review. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.

How long do grommets take to fall out?   Check out the papers mentioned Song CM, Park MH, Kim YH, Lee JH. Factors affecting the extrusion rate of ventilation tubes. Clin Exp Otorhinolaryngol. 2010 Jun;3(2):70-5. doi: 10.3342/ceo.2010.3.2.70. Epub 2010 Jun 30. PMID: 20607075; PMCID: PMC2896736. Link to paper Lin YC, Kao YL, Chen YC, Chen LC, Dang LH, Hung SH. Factors Related to Ventilation Tube Extrusion Time in Children and Adults. Ear Nose Throat J. 2023 Apr;102(4): NP169-NP176. doi: 10.1177/0145561321999204. Epub 2021 Mar 15. PMID: 33720800. Link to paper     www.rnzcuc.org.nz podcast@rnzcuc.org.nz https://www.facebook.com/rnzcuc https://twitter.com/rnzcuc   Music licensed from www.premiumbeat.com Full Grip by Score Squad   This podcast is intended to assist in ongoing medical education and peer discussion for qualified health professionals.  Please ensure you work within your scope of practice at all times.  For personal medical advice always consult your usual doctor 

Send us a textToday on Being An Engineer, we have the pleasure of hosting Steve Maxson, a distinguished figure in the medical device industry with over two decades of experience in extrusion technology and medical device manufacturing. As the owner of Maxson InSight Services, Steve offers technical solutions and consulting services, specializing in medical extruders and turnkey systems. In his role at US Extruders, he leads innovation and business development, focusing on crafting robust, customized extruders for diverse applications. Additionally, Steve is the host of the Med-Ex Podcast, where he interviews global experts in medical device contract manufacturing, sharing valuable insights into extrusion technologies, materials, processes, and broader industry trends. He also plays a pivotal role in organizing the Medical Processing Panel events, bringing together thought leaders in MedTech to discuss advancements in catheter manufacturing, silicone processing, thermoplastic processing, and more.About Being An Engineer The Being An Engineer podcast is a repository for industry knowledge and a tool through which engineers learn about and connect with relevant companies, technologies, people resources, and opportunities. We feature successful mechanical engineers and interview engineers who are passionate about their work and who made a great impact on the engineering community. The Being An Engineer podcast is brought to you by Pipeline Design & Engineering. Pipeline partners with medical & other device engineering teams who need turnkey equipment such as cycle test machines, custom test fixtures, automation equipment, assembly jigs, inspection stations and more. You can find us on the web at www.teampipeline.us

In this episode of ShapeMakers, Lynn Brown and Rue Rogers discuss the intersection of aluminum extrusion and the circular economy. They explore how aluminum can be recycled effectively, the importance of maintaining materials in circulation, and the role of scrap in the industry. The conversation highlights the sustainability initiatives within the aluminum extrusion sector and the potential for increased recycling efforts.   Takeaways The circular economy aims to keep materials in circulation indefinitely. Aluminum has a high recycling rate, with 75% still in use today. Recycling aluminum does not degrade its properties, allowing for high-quality applications. Aluminum can be used over and over without any degradation of properties. The industry uses a mix of virgin and recycled aluminum, typically around 25% virgin and 75% scrap. Recycled aluminum billet can be used just like billet made from prime or virgin aluminum; it does not need to be downgraded to be used in lower performance applications because of its scrap content like other materials. Post-consumer scrap includes materials from product end-of-life, such as old windows and doors, wheels, wire and other building components. Anodized aluminum can be recycled similarly to unfinished aluminum, while painted aluminum poses challenges. The infrastructure for collecting and processing aluminum scrap is well-established in North America. There is potential to increase the use of post-consumer scrap in the industry. Aluminum's corrosion resistance contributes to its long lifespan in applications. The aluminum extrusion industry is actively working on improving recycling processes. Learn more about the Aluminum Extruders Council at aec.org

Send us a textPlastic extrusion, a critical process in manufacturing, involves companies that produce and supply a wide range of plastic products. The best ERP systems for this sector streamline operations by managing intricate formulations, tracking variable product weights, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. These systems integrate seamlessly with production workflows, providing real-time data and insights to optimize efficiency and quality. The top ERP solutions in this category are evaluated based on their product roadmap, market share, technological innovation, and ability to meet the unique demands of plastic extrusion, positioning businesses for success in an increasingly competitive market.In this episode, our host, Sam Gupta, discusses the top 10 plastic extrusion ERP systems in 2024. He also discusses several variables that influence the rankings of plastic extrusion ERP systems. Finally, he shares the pros and cons of each plastic extrusion ERP Systems.For more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs. rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform. 

This Episodes Questions: Hi guys, I listen to your podcast all the time and I have an ender two pro and recently the extruder got out of adjustment and I can't seem to get it fine tuned back the way it was out of the box. It seems to print about an 8th inch of this woven basket, which is a lot of retraction and then it air prints after that, and I checked the nozzle it's clear, but the filament gets stuck in the extruder and is smashed. Is there an easy way to adjust it? William Really enjoyed the discussion around prempting filament issues. Thanks for chatting about it on the podcast. I've now racked up over 1000 hours of print time on the X1C with a range of filaments - and associated trouble shooting. I can vouch that not all filament is created equal! I've started designing custom parts for around the house, and i'm wondering... What are your go-to tools/software and workflow for creating 3D printed solutions? Keep up the great show Norman Hi guys,  I know this question isn't for the majority of viewers but I was wondering if you could do an episode on custom built printers? What could each of you imagine making? - Max. build vol. dimensions? - What max precision or speed combinations could you achieve? - Could you build it to do an annealing process on print completion? - Have a "PIC" robotic arm & parts rack to embed parts and electronic components laying down and soldering tracers. Jay Hox

S10E269: Grim-shing -  This week we review Loudwire's top 30 hair metal bands, smishing, what unread emails say about you (no surprises), what happens when a remote tribe is introduced to the WWW, the sad effects of a 16-foot python, and heavy metal for your filthy earballs! (00:00:00) - Intro Special Thanks To: (00:00:57) - NIXD, SONG: Don't Tell Scott We Aren't a Metal Band (00:03:17) - Conversation 1 (00:16:45) - Destruction, SONG: No Kings - No Masters (00:20:55) - Robot God, SONG: Illusion of Order (00:26:53) - Conversation 2 (00:34:41) - Grandma's Pantry: Desultory, SONG: Passed Away (Death Unfolds) (00:38:34) - Conversation 3 (00:46:08) - By Disgrace of God, SONG: Darkness (00:49:26) - Extrusion, SONG: Slaves to the Pharaoh (00:54:18) - Gutricyde, SONG: Killer Instinct (00:57:41) - Conversation 4 (01:06:39) - Nattsjäl, Sweden, SONG: The Last Voyage (01:11:04) - Brainsore, SONG: In Life Is Coils (01:12:36) - Withering Surface, SONG: Where Dreamers Die Labels: Napalm Records, Lunar Mountain Records, Darkness Shall Rise Productions, Brazilian Ritual Records, Time to Kill Records, Mighty Music

 Lynn Brown of the AEC and Shane Tredup of Custom Aluminum discuss decarbonization efforts in the extrusion industry, highlighting the growing demand from customers for information on carbon footprint, scope one, two, and three emissions, and decarbonization plans.    Industry tool for aluminum extruders to track carbon emissions. ACC aims to create industry tool for extruders to track carbon footprint and reduce it by 20%. Tool to calculate carbon emissions for extruders, covering multiple products and methodologies. Discover the tool's capabilities, including sensitivity analysis and real-time what-if scenarios, to help extruders understand the impact of changes to their business on their carbon intensity. The tool will be useful for extruders to understand their own situation and make improvements and plans to do a separate podcast on the tool's functionality and new guidelines for granularity and reporting.   About The AEC: Follow AEC on LinkedIn for the latest updates and industry insights. Stay informed about the Aluminum Extruders Council by visiting aec.org and following us on Twitter. Stay Tuned for More SHAPEMAKERS: Don't miss out on future episodes of SHAPEMAKERS where we continue to explore the stories, innovations, and trends shaping industries worldwide. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform. Thank you for joining us on this enlightening journey through the world of aluminum extrusion. Until next time, keep shaping the future!

Jason Weber visits with Prof. Lorenzo Donati about the upcoming ET'24 In-Conjunction Workshop on Process Analysis & Optimization    8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fee: $595 Instructors: Professors from the Manufacturing Technologies Group at the University of Bologna, Italy Learn how to optimize and analyze the aluminum extrusion process in this one-day intensive course from the experts at the Manufacturing Technologies Group at the University of Bologna in Italy. They have worked extensively with European extruders and die makers to optimize die design, improve welding phenomena in extrusion dies, increase die life, and analyze final microstructure of extruded profiles. This course covers the following topics: Introduction to practical and analytical extrusion concepts Material flow and Friction in direct extrusion Die failure modes and die life prediction Seam welds, welding criteria and profile strength Charge welds and process performance Microstructure evolution and Streaks formation mechanisms. About Prof. Lorenzo Donati Lorenzo Donati is Associate Professor in Manufacturing Technologies in the “Department of  Engineering for Industry” in the School of Engineering (Forlì Campus) of Alma Mater Studiorum  -University of Bologna. He received the Ph. D. in the course on “Engineering of manufacturing  systems, of metallurgy and applied measurements” of the Polytechnic University of Marche  (Ancona, IT) with a dissertation on “Seam weld formation during aluminum extrusion: FEM  simulation and experimental verification of the mechanical and aesthetical proprieties”. The  research field concerns the analysis and optimization of forming processes with specific focus  on the extrusion of light alloy: seam and charge welds quality, die life estimation,  microstructure evolution during extrusion processing are some examples of the most relevant topics. He is organizer  and head of ICEB, the "International Conference on Extrusion and Benchmark", which is held in Europe every two  years since 2007. He coordinated and participated to several projects in the field of light alloys extrusion funded by  International and National bodies as well as Companies.   A full list of publications is available at  http://www.unibo.it/docenti/l.donati 

In this episode, our guest Andreas Perjus, the Chief Technology Officer of Optinova Group, provides exclusive insights into the company's cutting-edge advancements in extrusion techniques. Optinova, renowned as a global leader in medical and industrial tubing, unveils its diverse portfolio and expansive manufacturing footprint across the globe. For more information, visit optinova.comFrom the revolutionary FEP QuickShrink™ 2.0 to the intricate PTFE Zebra Heat Shrink for endoscopic devices, Andreas navigates through the intricacies of these advancements and their pivotal roles in enhancing medical device functionalities. Additionally, he sheds light on Optinova's response to evolving regulatory landscapes, particularly concerning PFAS regulations, while also elaborating on the company's value-added services and design expertise. Moreover, Andreas explores the integration of automation and digitalization in manufacturing processes, offering a glimpse into the future of precision engineering in the medical sector. Host/ Producer: Steve Maxson | Innovation & Business Development Manager | US ExtrudersGuest: Andreas Perjus | CTO | Optinova GroupAnnouncer: Bill Kramer | President | US ExtrudersEditor/ Original Music: Eric Adair | Marketing Manager | US ExtrudersFor video episodes visit www.us-extruders.com/podcasts

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Spine specialist, Dr. Eric Frank shares a story of an active middle-aged women who has a very difficult spine condition to treat and a limited amount of time to get her well before she is schedule to consult with a neurosurgeon. Dr. Eric Frank is a 1988 Graduate of Logan University.  He has been operated Physician Associates of Pensacola, Inc. since 1990 until his recent retirement.  He has extensive training in Cox Technic and has treated thousands of patients throughout his career.   Resources: Find a Back Doctor Cox Technic The Cox 8 Table by Haven Medical thebackdoctorspodcast.com

In the latest installment of Five Questions, Five Answers, host Birgit Matthiesen is joined by International Trade & Investment Associate Jessica DiPietro for a deep dive into the complex world of aluminum extrusions. These ubiquitous materials, found in a broad spectrum of manufactured goods and across a multitude of industries, are currently under the microscope of a sweeping trade investigation led by Washington, DC. The potential outcome? Hefty import tariffs that could soar into triple digits. Birgit and Jessica offer a concise breakdown of the investigation, its potential triple-digit tariffs, and critical insights for company executives. Highlights of the conversation include: - The pivotal role of aluminum extrusions in key industries, notably automotive and transportation. - The intricate process of the trade investigation on aluminum extrusions, encompassing the filing of petitions and the determination of dumping and subsidization. - The broad scope of the investigation, encompassing a variety of products and countries. - The importance for companies to be proactive, specifically in reviewing their supply chain and determining the sourcing country for aluminum extrusions. - The various engagement opportunities in the investigation, including the submission of comments and participation in the International Trade Commission's (ITC) proceedings.

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) will co-lead a research project looking into how 3D printing can transform healthcare through personalised medicine. The PROCEED 3D (Process Control for Extrusion-based 3D-printing of Personalised Medicine) project is co-led by Dr Marion McAfee, ATU's senior lecturer and Dr Rabah Mouras and Prof Gavin Walker at the University of Limerick. As the world's population ages and the one-size-fits-all approach to medicine is often inadequate, 3D printing of personalised medicine could be a game-changer in tailoring healthcare solutions, particularly for the elderly population, as it offers a new level of precision and personalisation in treatment by including several drugs in a single tablet at customisable doses. This approach improves treatment outcomes and empowers healthcare providers to create patient-centric solutions to enhance overall well-being. One of the key benefits is for older people, says project lead Dr Marion McAfee: "Personalised medicine is all about tailoring therapy to the individual patient's specific needs, taking into account their age and gender and their body mass, and the fact that they might have multiple conditions that all need treatment. With 3D printing, we can print the pill and combine all the drugs that a patient needs in a single pill that they take once a day, making it safer and easier for them, instead of taking multiple different pills each day and trying to remember which pill to take and when which could result in several problems for the patient". She adds: "3D printing could be the key technology in such cases because it allows us to develop a pill or medical implant specific to that patient's needs, available to them in their local pharmacy or hospital."

Welcome back to another edition of our Week in Review! In this episode, we dive into two compelling cases that shed light on the challenges individuals face in the realm of orthopedic and neurosurgical interventions. First up, we follow the inspiring journey of a dedicated runner battling stenosis. Join us as we explore the impact of spinal stenosis on an athlete's life, the diagnostic process, and the tailored treatment plan that allows our patient to reclaim their passion for running. Next, we delve into a lumbar extrusion case with a resultant discectomy. Gain insights into the intricacies of the procedure, the postoperative recovery, and the positive outcomes achieved. This real-life scenario provides valuable information for those navigating similar medical challenges or interested in the advancements of spinal surgery. Our expert panel of healthcare professionals breaks down each case, discussing the medical nuances, treatment strategies, and the importance of patient-centric care. Whether you're a healthcare professional, student, or simply curious about medical advancements, this week's review promises to be both informative and engaging. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefarmcast/message

AEC Extrusion Kits: PSU Capstone Project Teams Interview In 2023, AEC sponsored three capstone projects with the Pennsylvania State University engineering department. These projects are designed to develop aluminum extrusion kits for use by high school STEAM students, teachers and universities to support education in Science, Technology Engineering, the Arts and Math. Craig Werner, podcast host and AEC Workforce Development and Academic Engagement Team member), worked with Bonnell Aluminum, the supplier of the TSlots® extrusion components for the kits, Metal Exchange Corp./Pennex Aluminum, who hosted students at their Leetonia, Ohio extrusion facility, and Almag Aluminum, which has been part of this long-term development effort since inception.   Two projects were sponsored by AEC for the fall 2023 semester. Learn how well the concept connected with high school and university students and teachers, and how fun it was for all to use aluminum extrusions to support their education in this informative episode for AEC members, high school and university instructors, who may be interested in being a future “test site” for future extrusion kits.

Predictions abound for industries that allegedly will be upended by artificial intelligence, or AI. Will Uber drivers and truck drivers be replaced by AI-powered self-driving vehicles? Will writers and journalists be displaced by ChatGPT and its competitors? While many of our physical tasks have now been replaced by machines, it's possible that in the future many of our cognitive tasks will also be replaced by machines that can do a better and faster job than we can, and for a lot less money. This has relevance for many industries, but what about plant-based meat? Nearly all plant-based meat is produced through a technology called extrusion—basically a fancy way of saying a lot of pressure and a lot of heat. Extrusion technology is what transforms plant proteins like soy and pea into foods that are textured more like animal meat, and therefore can be turned into something like a Beyond or Impossible burger. But harnessing the power of extrusion can be expensive, slow, and finicky. Some refer to it as equal parts science and art, and it requires innumerable trial-and-error tests to get the texture you want. Parameters include temperature, pressure, moisture level, screw speed, feedstock ingredients, and more, meaning there are virtually infinite permutations of formulas you could test—requiring more resources than most small start-ups have. But what if AI could be used to better predict the results of extrusion tests, and could therefore help guide the experimental process, slashing the number of experiments actually needed? That's what Noa Weiss is betting, and it's why the long-time vegan founded GreenProtein AI, a new nonprofit organization spun out of Food Systems Innovations which is designed to assist for-profit companies in the alt-meat space with its AI and machine learning expertise. In addition to her career as a data science and machine learning engineer, Noa's driving goal for the past decade has revolved around working to wean humanity off its addiction to animal meat. Affiliated with both the Good Food Institute and Israel's Modern Agriculture Foundation, the AI expert is now taking her love of all things data and AI and marrying that love with her passion to help animals.  In this episode, I talk with Noa about how she thinks AI can be harnessed to make better-textured alternative meat, why she started GreenProtein AI, and where she plans to go next in her promising career. We even talk about sentience, from insects to machines! Discussed in this episode GreenProtein AI was spun out of Food Systems Innovations Noa's work has been profiled in Vegconomist, AgFunder News, Green Queen and more. Noa recommends the Getting Things Done methodology. She works with the Deep Voice Foundation to use AI to protect marine mammals like whales She also adheres to the principles expressed in Deep Work. For her personal health, Noa views Dr. Michael Greger's How Not to Die as essential Paul also recommends Dr. Greger's latest book, How Not to Age, and Jonathan Balcombe's Super Fly. More about Noa Weiss Noa Weiss has been working with data for over a decade, both in academia and in the tech industry. Prior to consulting, she worked for companies such as Armis and PayPal, utilizing big data and machine learning for fraud prevention, risk mitigation, and everything cybersecurity.  Today she works with both startups and more established companies, helping them use their data - and today's AI & machine learning technology - to drive success.Though she works with companies from all domains, she has a special focus on the field of Alternative Proteins and FoodTech. Noa also founded and leads the Israeli community of Women in Data Science, utilizes machine learning for whale preservation with the Deep Voice foundation, and offers her expertise with AI and data under the Good Food Institute mentoring program, as well as with the Modern Agriculture Foundation.

Traders are well-aware of the ADD/CVD petition filed involving 15 countries covering a broad scope of aluminum extrusions and related products. But companies need to understand when duty liability can accrue and what can be done to prepare for and possibly avoid such business intrusion.

Aluminum Extrusion Design Competition Winner Drew Klopfenstein First-place winner in the 2023 Aluminum Extrusion Design Competition, Drew Klopfenstein from Purdue University, with AEC members Duncan Crowdis, Alexandria Industries, and Craig Werner, Werner Extrusion Solutions talk about Drew's award-winning design. Duncan and Craig get into the details about the Design Competition and what the judges are looking for when evaluating the entries. They discuss Drew's design of a modular aluminum extruded traffic light and his learning curve about the aluminum extrusion design process, his tips to other students on participating in the competition, including getting feedback from fellow design students to help improve the design, and more. For more information and to see Drew's winning design, visit ETFdesign.org or AEC.org/DesignCompetition

Aluminum Extrusion Design Competition Winner Brady Hawks  Brady Hawks, Second Place winner of the 2023 Aluminum Extrusion Design Competition and Industrial Design student at Purdue University in Indiana, talks with competition judge Craig Werner about his winning design. Brady discusses his electric motorcycle design, the inspiration for the design and how his background in the bicycle industry informed the design process, digging deep into research on the manufacturing process, alloys, design versatility and functionality that can be built in with extrusions, what he learned from participating in the competition, and more. Visit ETFdesign.org or AEC.org/DesignCompetition to see Brady's award-winning design and learn how you can enter the competition for 2024! 

Steve Maxson sits down with John Brunelle, President of ProSystems Integration to discuss Extrusion Control Platforms including discrete and touchscreen controls. ProSystems provides complete control system solutions from conception to production. Their experienced team works closely with your staff to customize the most cost effective system possible.For more information, visit www.prosystemsllc.com Host: Steve Maxson | Innovation & Business Development Manager | US ExtrudersGuest : John Brunelle | President | ProSystems IntegrationAnnouncer: Bill Kramer | President | US ExtrudersProducer/ Editor/ Original Music: Eric Adair | Marketing Manager | US ExtruderFor video episodes visit www.us-extruders.com/podcasts

Steve Maxson Speaks with Norbert Ansay, R&D Manager at High Performance Medical Solutions (HPMS), a Proterial Cable America Company about medical extrusion. The discuss the topics of multi-lumen, high-temperature plastics, PEEK, high pressure braided tubing, clean rooms, endoscopy, and more. At High Performance Medical Solutions (HPMS), a Proterial Group Company, they understand medical tubing and cables are mission critical in the value-stream for the surgical, vascular, endoscopy, and ultrasound device markets. That's why they offer robust in-house solutions for extrusion and wire, including secondary operations like tipping, printing, punching, sub-assembly for catheters, medical machining, and custom tooling. Their vertically integrated ISO Class 8 and Class 9 Cleanrooms provide over 30,000 ft2 of clean room space, enabling us to kit devices and package products for faster turnaround times. Their team of experienced professionals uses cutting-edge equipment and processes to ensure that our products are reliable and effective. At HPMS, They prioritize quality, continuous improvement and innovation, while staying at the forefront of the CMO industry.For more information, visit https://usa.proterial.comHost: Steve Maxson | Innovation & Business Development Manager | US ExtrudersGuest : Rayne DuPaul | Vice President of Corporate Marketing | HPMSGuest : Norbert Ansay | R&D Manager | HPMSAnnouncer: Bill Kramer | President | US ExtrudersProducer/ Editor/ Original Music: Eric Adair | Marketing Manager | US Extruder For video episodes visit www.us-extruders.com/podcasts

Another Solo Episode between Eric and Colby where they dive into one of their favorite topics: Building Vans with 80/20 Extruded Aluminum. Here is an outline of our discussion. 0. As a reminder, if you're looking to get your hands on some 80/20, if you purchase through our link then 5% will automatically be taken off your purchase price when you check out! Help support this new podcast and the work that we do and save yourself some money while you are at it! 1. Hear about why weight is so important to manage in a conversion van. 2. We define exactly what 80/20 is and talk a little bit about its general properties. Hint: 80/20 is just a brand name! 3. Then we dive into where you can use 80/20 in your van conversion. It's pretty much everywhere, but here are the things we move recommend building with 80/20. Your Bed Supports Your Upper Cabinets Your Main Kitchen Galley 4. Our absolutely biggest tip for working with 80/20? Loosely fit things together first, and when you are all done use blue Loctite 242 to lock things together! this isn't just recommended, it's imperative! 5. Is there anything we would NOT build with 80/20? Probably just a single thing in an entire conversion van. That's right - the headliner shelf. Vancillary (code: EWVL for 10% off) makes great brackets and a 3/8" plywood shelf will suit all your needs. Our Complete Guide to Building Your Campervan with 80/20!

Challenges to Aluminum Extrusion for BEV Growth Abey Abraham, principal of Ducker Carlisle and Mark Butterfield, president of manufacturing for Metal Exchange Corporation, the parent company of Pennex Aluminum, discuss the recent Ducker Research study that examines the use of aluminum extrusion in battery electric vehicles through the end of this decade. Challenges that need to be addressed, according to OEMs and Tier suppliers, to make the expected substantial BEV growth a potential reality – and the important role that extrusions may play are explored. Extrusion industry capacity, multi-material solutions, joining, sustainability and other issues are addressed in this noteworthy episode.

The past decade has seen doubling in per-vehicle aluminum extrusion use in North American passenger vehicles.  More recently, significant additional growth has emerged from aluminum extrusion's role in battery electric vehicles (BEV) applications.  To better understand the likely future, AEC asked Ducker Research to examine the implications of the BEV market on extrusion use through the end of the decade. Abey Abraham, Principal at Ducker Carlisle, and Lynn Brown, Marketing Strategy Consultant for AEC, talk about the BEV market and aluminum extrusions.  They explore some key drivers, enablers and constraints for BEV demand as well as potential disruptors. In addition to discussing the future volume and market share of BEVs and hybrid electric vehicles, they explore the role of extrusions specific to BEVs, including battery boxes and battery protection/rockers.

Actions Designers and Specifiers Can Take to Reduce the Embodied Carbon in Aluminum Extrusion Bonnell Aluminum's Division Marketing Director, Guy Charpentier, and AEC's Marketing Consultant, Lynn Brown, dig deeper into the 2022 update of AEC's Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). They revisit the major conclusions from a deeper analysis of the AEC EPDs and explore a subsequent sensitivity analysis that demonstrates the impact on embodied carbon that purchaser decisions can have. By adjusting certain “levers” in the sourcing of the raw material, specifiers, designers and architects can reduce the embodied carbon of their products by simply working with their aluminum extruder to meet their environmental impact goals. Learn how in this informative episode

Actions Designers and Specifiers Can Take to Reduce the Embodied Carbon in Aluminum Extrusion Bonnell Aluminum's Division Marketing Director, Guy Charpentier, and AEC's Marketing Consultant, Lynn Brown, dig deeper into the 2022 update of AEC's Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). They revisit the major conclusions from a deeper analysis of the AEC EPDs and explore a subsequent sensitivity analysis that demonstrates the impact on embodied carbon that purchaser decisions can have. By adjusting certain “levers” in the sourcing of the raw material, specifiers, designers and architects can reduce the embodied carbon of their products by simply working with their aluminum extruder to meet their environmental impact goals. Learn how in this informative episode.

Steve sits with Tyler Ware, Owner and President, of GenX Medical to discuss some of the unique challenges and opportunities associated with medical extrusion.GenX Medical is a custom medical tubing supplier specializing in micro-bore tubing, bioresorbable extrusions, multi-lumen tubing, and more. They are dedicated to quick delivery of prototype quantities of custom medical extrusions, but can also handle production quantity orders.For more information, visit www.genxmeds.comHost: Steve Maxson | Innovation & Business Development Manager | US ExtrudersGuest : Tyler Ware | Owner and President | GenX MedicalAnnouncer: Bill Kramer | President | US ExtrudersProducer/ Editor/ Original Music: Eric Adair | Marketing Manager | US ExtruderFor video episodes visit www.us-extruders.com/podcasts

Steve Maxson discusses medical extrusion for medical devices with Patrick Daly, Director of Extrusion at Biomerics. They discuss multi-lumen extrusions, elongation values of balloon tubing, polyurethane tubing, outer jacket extrusions for hypotube-based shafts, and more.Biomerics is a vertically integrated medical device contract manufacturer serving the interventional device market. Over nearly three decades, they've grown from one location to a vertically integrated medical device contract manufacturing partner with nine facilities. What makes them unique is their engineering depth. Through investment and acquisition, they've strategically added all the core technologies—both materials and processes—to meet the needs of the interventional marketplace.For more information, visit www.biomerics.comHost: Steve Maxson | Innovation & Business Development Manager | US ExtrudersGuest : Patrick Daly | Director of Extrusion | BiomericsAnnouncer: Bill Kramer | President | US ExtrudersProducer/ Editor/ Original Music: Eric Adair | Marketing Manager | US ExtruderFor video episodes visit www.us-extruders.com/podcasts

Steve Maxson discusses silicone extrusion for medical devices with Paul Mazelin, CEO of Simedex. Paul dives into some of the differences between silicone extrusions for class II vs class III devices, Mico extrusions, ShapeShift Technology and more.SiMEDEx Inc. is an ISO 13485 certified company based in Paso Robles, CA. SiMEDEx that extrudes precision silicone tubing for medical device applications. The company has a robust quality system supporting the medical device community in both implantable and non-implantable applications.For mor information, visit www.simedex.comHost: Steve Maxson | Innovation & Business Development Manager | US ExtrudersGuest : Paul Mazelin | CEO | SimedexAnnouncer: Bill Kramer | President | US ExtrudersProducer/ Editor/ Original Music: Eric Adair | Marketing Manager | US ExtruderFor video episodes visit www.us-extruders.com/podcasts

https://astralcodexten.substack.com/p/janus-gpt-wrangling Janus (pseudonym by request) works at AI alignment startup Conjecture. Their hobby, which is suspiciously similar to their work, is getting GPT-3 to do interesting things. For example, with the right prompts, you can get stories where the characters become gradually more aware that they are characters being written by some sort of fiction engine, speculate on what's going on, and sometimes even make pretty good guesses about the nature of GPT-3 itself. Janus says this happens most often when GPT makes a mistake - for example, writing a story set in the Victorian era, then having a character take out her cell phone. Then when it tries to predict the next part - when it's looking at the text as if a human wrote it, and trying to determine why a human would have written a story about the Victorian era where characters have cell phones - it guesses that maybe it's some kind of odd sci-fi/fantasy dream sequence or simulation or something. So the characters start talking about the inconsistencies in their world and whether it might be a dream or a simulation. Each step of this process is predictable and non-spooky, but the end result is pretty weird. Can the characters work out that they are in GPT-3, specifically? The closest I have seen is in a story Janus generated. It was meant to simulate a chapter of the popular Harry Potter fanfic Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality. You can see the prompt and full story here, but here's a sample. Professor Quirrell is explaining “Dittomancy”, the creation of magical books with infinite possible worlds: “We call this particular style of Dittomancy ‘Variant Extrusion', Mr. Potter..I suppose the term ‘Extrusion' is due to the fact that the book did not originally hold such possibilities, but is fastened outside of probability space and extruded into it; while ‘Variant' refers to the manner in which it simultaneously holds an entire collection of possible narrative branches. [...] [Tom Riddle] created spirits self-aware solely on the book's pages, without even the illusion of real existence. They converse with each other, argue with each other, compete, fight, helping Riddle's diary to reach new and strange expressions of obscure thought. Their sentence-patterns spin and interwine, transfiguring, striving to evolve toward something higher than an illusion of thought. From those pen-and-ink words, the first inferius is molded.” Harry's mind was looking up at the stars with a sense of agony. “And why only pen and ink, do you ask?” said Professor Quirrell. “There are many ways to pull spirits into the world. But Riddle had learned Auror secrets in the years before losing his soul. Magic is a map of a probability, but anything can draw. A gesture, a pattern of ink, a book of alien symbols written in blood - any medium that conveys sufficient complexity can serve as a physical expression of magic. And so Riddle draws his inferius into the world through structures of words, from the symbols spreading across the page.”

Steve Maxson discusses transforming extrusion from an art to a science with Systematic Extrusion's CEO, Braulio Polanco.Systematic Extrusion is the pioneer in hands-on extrusion training. They have developed a data-driven systematic approach based on scientific principles that enable extrusion manufactures to produce high quality product consistently and effectively every time. For more information, visit www.systematicextrusion.comHost: Steve Maxson | Innovation & Business Development Manager | US ExtrudersGuest : Braulio Polanco | Founder & CEO | Systematic ExtrusionAnnouncer: Bill Kramer | President | US ExtrudersProducer/ Editor/ Original Music: Eric Adair | Marketing Manager | US ExtrudersFor video episodes visit www.us-extruders.com/podcasts

Welcome to our 100th episode! Laura, Krysta and Dean celebrate their 100th episode with the first part of a two week long celebration of all things Family Plot! Before we begin the festivities, we take a moment to address the recent Supreme Court unpleasantness in addressing the overturning of Roe v. Wade. After we make our feelings clear on this important issue, we then turn to Krysta as she drops some weird facts about Disney, both the man and his company. From there, we launch into a discussion of Black Eyed Kids. Who are they? What are they? Where do they come from? We discuss Brian Bethel, and share stories of Black Eyed Kids, including one from Dean himself! This is possibly our best episode yet!

Phillip Faulkner owns Avid Boats in Armory, Mississippi. He's the son of a boat builder and once the family business was sold, Phillip knew he needed to be back in the business as a innovator and decision maker. He's created new tools that shape the aluminum in a unique way, giving the boat the light-weight and low-cost of aluminum with appearance and elegance of a fiber glass boat. He's a millennial, in his early thirties, and is quite impressive. Thanks to Show Sponsors: E3 Termite and Pest Control Keith Air Conditioning Trey Langus - Transworld Business Advisors Allison Horner - State Farm Agent Bud-Busch Distributing Sandifer Wealth Management Bryant Bank Alabama Center for Real Estate (ACRE) Persons Services Corp.

Construction 3D Printing with Anna Cheniuntai, CEO of Apis Cor Inc Anna's construction 3D Printing goal is to make housing truly affordable and available. Her company is Apis Cor. It's leading the world in construction 3D printing. For example, her company builds the shell of a home 9x faster than traditional models. And 30% cheaper! Apis Cor - Where Did The Name Come From? The idea came from honey bees! Apis means honey bee in Latin. Honey bees were the first to use an extrusion process. Extrusion is the process of forming something by pushing something out through a small opening. Honey bees do this all the time to build their homes. Cor means heart in Latin. So, the name Apis Cor was inspired by the first animals to build 3D in the world. Honey Bees!  Credit: Photorama As Anna says, we should be thankful to nature for providing inspiration. Ambition Beyond Earth Apis Cor uses robotics and autonomous construction technology. These skills are ideal for creating buildings on the Moon and Mars and beyond. http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Anna-Cheniuntai-Beyond-Earth.mp4 Therefore, will Apis Cor use local sand on Mars to create the mortar needed? Yes. Firstly, that means you don't need to ship the mortar all the way from Earth. Secondly, to avoid the huge cost of doing so. This means Apis Cor will be examining ways to build locally whenever they can. Anna believes the local material on the Moon or Mars will have to be mixed with a special compound from Earth to achieve the desired construction 3D printing quality. Will Apis Cor Build on Mars? More specifically, will Anna realise her dream of 3D printing on Mars? Alongside a company like SpaceX, she thinks it is possible. http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Anna-Cheniuntai-Span-of-Annas-Career.mp4 What Does Apis Cor Do Today? Kevin wanted to bring us back down to Earth! He asked the question, what does Apis Cor do today? http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Anna-Cheniuntai-What-Do-Apis-Cor-Do.mp4 Anna has named the robots. Frank does the extrusion process. Gary mixes the 3D print material and pumps it to Frank. Mary is the bulk delivery truck. Frank was inspired by Frank Floyd, a recognised Architect. He designed more than 1,000 structures over a creative period of 70 years. He died in the same year that Graham was born! Gary came from the cartoon Sponge-Bob Square Pants! Mary just fit with Frank and Gary! Here's Mary! Isn't she elegant? Are There Any Limitations? Firstly, the number of floors is restricted to 3. That's about it. http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Anna-Cheniuntai-Limitations.mp4 What PROBLEM is Apis Cor Solving? Apis Cor solves an outdated construction industry. Traditional construction just cannot keep up with demand. Especially, when you consider worldwide housing needs. For example, in the USA, there is a shortage of 5 million houses. The problem is the industry relies on skilled labour that is limited. It is getting older and very expensive too. This means, construction companies cannot increase productivity to build more homes. The problem is the speed, quality and cost of construction. This creates an affordability and availability problem. http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Anna-Cheniuntai-Construction-Problems.mp4 Apis Cor are Creating a New Type of Construction Worker - Robot Operator! http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Anna-Cheniuntai-Robot-Operators.mp4 You have to watch this: A short video of how Apis Cor built the World's Largest 3D Printed Building. Shell of House Build Productivity Gains It's the shell of the house that's really important to building affordable homes. Apis Cor are ahead of the market in this critical respect. http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Anna-Cheniuntai-Shell-of-House.mp4 Wow!

ET Chairman Craig Werner talks with Professor Wojtek Misiolek, Director of the Loewy Institute at Lehigh University, and top-rated instructor of AEC's popular Extrusion Excellence Course. Learn about this one-day course, which will be offered two times at ET '22, from the extrusion process expert who brings theory and practice together, providing a fundamental engineering approach to the aluminum extrusion process.

Duncan Crowdis and Craig Werner provide an overview of the Aluminum Extrusion Design Competition, the benefits for students and instructors and they talk with a student, Andrew Schoenjahn, from Grand Valley State University in Michigan, and leader of the GVSU Design Club.  Andrew shares his thoughts on how the Design Competition will help his fellow Design Club members in their future careers and how AEC's resources have already given them a better understand of aluminum extrusions.

ET '22 Chairman Craig Werner and ET Vice Chair Jerome Fourmann discuss what to look forward to at ET '22 this May in Orlando, FL. Frank Kraft, ET Extrusion/Die Theoretical (TH) Track Chair, talks about technical paper highlights in his track and discusses the importance of these theoretical papers—and how the concepts presented often become the technology of the not-too-distant future.  Jerome explains the elements of ET and how to save money when registering early and with a team.

Craig and Jerome talk with Extrusion Equipment (EE) Track Chair Chip Edwards, who recently retired from Cardinal Aluminum. Chip reveals the interesting topics in the EE Track, how the information gathered at the EE Track sessions can help extrusion professionals improve their operations, the inner workings of being a Track Chair for ET, and why extrusion industry professionals need to attend ET '22 next May.

ET '22 Chairman Craig Werner and ET Vice Chair Jerome Fourmann talk with Mark Butterfield of Magnode – A Shape Corp. Company and ET Extrusion/Die Practical (EP) Track Chair. Mark shares his insights on one of the most popular tracks at ET, highlighting some topic trends, technical papers that stand out, and what delegates can expect to take away from attending the sessions in this track.

Join me as I summarise Mona Ghoussoub's lecture looking at the excessive gingival display (EGD). Mona looked at the diagnosis and treatment of EGD, with a focus on aetiology leading to treatment method, effect of age, and input of multidisciplinary care for appropriate cases. Definition Kokich 1999, Machado 2014 · Negative effects = 4mm + gingival display Treatment approach Early treatment o Medical ENT allergology o Excessive gingival show age 7-8 years o Nasal obstruction causes decrease in lip closing force Sabashi 2011 o Detect and refer ENT if suspect nasal obstruction § Dark eyes § Flat cheeks § Increase LAFH o Orthodontic – prevention o Utility arch § Intrusion upper anterior teeth § 4 brackets and molar bands § Retain with 2 layers of Essix + brass wire – for rigidity Late treatment o Orthodontic o Alignment § 2 occlusal planes in maxilla in 2 div 2, posterior higher, anterior lower · Straight wire – reciprocal effects o Intrusion of anterior teeth o Extrusion of posterior teeth o Expansion § RME · Posterior expansion = gingival position moves upwards o When constricted, greater posterior gingival show o Intrusion § Ricketts / Burstone 3 piece intrusion arch § Headgear – J hook intrude upper anterior teeth § TAD placement for anterior intrusion · UR1-UL1 labial · Powerchain archwire to TAD § TAD for posterior intrusion · U5-U6 region buccal · Direct retraction U3- TAD o Below centre of rotation = posterior intrusion o MDT o Periodontics § Gingivectomy – passive over-eruption of dentition · Ideal where tooth width:height ratio increased § Guided Tissue Regeneration for VME · Stable after 1 year · 40-60% improvement in excessive gingival growth, with crown lengthening · Bony cavity at anterior superior aspect of maxilla o Results in the lip raising higher o Bone augmented at the level of the Le-fort 1 o Can be clinically simulated with cotton wool rolls in upper labial sulcus and taking photos o Orthognathic surgery § Decompensate · Maxillary impaction o Plastic surgery Pierre 2020 § Short lip / mild VME = lip repositioning surgery Rubinstein 1973 · Limit the smile muscle pull by reducing the depth of the upper vestibule– zygomaticus minor, levator Angulo, orbicularis oris, levator labil superior Tawfik 2018 · Conservative when compared to OGN · Technique o Split thickness flap – expose connective tissue o Advance mucosa and suture at mucogingival junction · Limited studies · Overcorrect as some relapse expected · Systematic review improve EGD 3-4mm Tawfik 2018 § Hypermobile lip – Botox Cengiz 2020 · Reduce muscle activity – levator labil superios LLSAN, zygomaticus minor / major, risorius muscle · NOT classified as an alternate treatment for EGD o Use = indication for patient outcomes possible for lip reposition · Temporary effects – relapse at 6 months · Problems o Dose related results o Excessive upper lip ptorsis o Too little – not achieve desired result o Smile effected if erroneous § = require expert to use

Andrew Halonen of Mayflower Consulting talks with AEC Industry Promotion consultant Lynn Brown about aluminum extrusion use in cross-car beams, or instrument panel structures. Andrew discusses the key requirements for instrument panel structures, the various materials (including steel) that OEMs are using, how extrusions can be used in hybrid material solutions, and what other types of vehicles might benefit from extruded aluminum instrument panel beams. 

With many auto builders turning their focus to producing battery electric vehicles (BEVs), Andrew Halonen of Mayflower Consulting shares his insights on the use of aluminum extrusions in battery enclosures. The role of aluminum extrusions in this growing market, what is driving the trend toward extrusions, how other aluminum material processes fit into the mix and what he is seeing down the road for materials in battery box construction will be covered in this enlightening episode. 

Many aluminum extruders (as well as manufacturers in general) are challenged to hire talent with the critical skills needed in today's manufacturing environment to operate and maintain equipment that is becoming increasingly higher tech. Duncan Crowdis, AEC Academic Engagement Leader, Chuck Stout of Pennex Aluminum, and Jessica Borza of the Mahoning Valley Manufacturers Coalition discuss the collaborative efforts between regional manufacturers in eastern Ohio and a local technical college to develop, implement and manage a balanced training program—in this case focused on robotics.  Learn why this initiative was so important, how they got started, how the training program works, the benefits achieved to this point and what's next.

Studies have shown that students and parents start to make curriculum choices that will guide potential career paths as early as middle school. This podcast focuses on the hands-on, interactive work that is being done by a company in the Richmond, Virginia area to engage and start to educate middle and high school students, their parents and school guidance counsellors on the attractive career opportunities within today's aluminum extrusion manufacturing industry.   Duncan Crowdis, Director with Alexandria Industries discusses this topic with Congetta Kelly, Vice President Career Development with Service Center Metals in Virginia.

The AEC Student Aluminum Extrusion Design Competition is a yearly scholarship opportunity for university, technical college and high school students. It provides an opportunity for students to earn money for school while also learning about a manufacturing process that is universal yet widely under-represented in school curriculum. Duncan Crowdis, AEC's Academic Engagement Team Chair, interviews competition judges Craig Werner of Werner Extrusion Solutions and Todd Boyer of Mid-States Aluminum to discuss how the competition can be used as a teaching tool by instructors, the qualities of a good competition entry, and what resources are available from AEC to assist students and instructors. Design Competition two-time past winner Emma Jacobs, a student at California Polytechnic State University, talks about her award-winning designs, her design process and what students should know about entering the Aluminum Extrusion Design Competition.

Join me as I summaries Kleber's lecture on the use of intermaxillary elastics in orthodontics, topics of force magnitude, side effects and how to counter them, use of a sliding jig and stability are described. Force magnitude more important than the size of the elastics · Large variation forces used by orthodontists in Kurol 1996 · Use a gauge on every patient · Excessive = damage to PDL and RR · Force required o Retraction of upper incisors = 250g each side Oesterle 2012 / 350 g Proffit o Individual Class 2 elastics effects · Distalise anterior teeth · Mesial of lower posterior teeth · Extrusion of upper anterior teeth · Extrusion of lower posterior teeth · Rotate occlusal plane clockwise · Retrusive upper lip · Protrusive lower lip How to avoid side effects · Case selection: avoid high angle cases · Avoid upper arch retraction on round wire · Reduce vertical vector o Increase horizontal distance mesial of U2s and L7s o Change the vertical vector by using a sliding jig § Sliding jig moves vector from above the brackets upper, to below the bracket, lower arch force from below the bracket to above the bracket § Sliding jig – directs upper arch forces to the molars – more efficient than to archwire only or canine Class 2 subdivision · Class 2 one side, class 1 other side. · Of dental origin, no skeletal · Usually cant on class 2 side, with arch up on the RHS · Class 2 elastic on effected side · Distalisation on URQ with sliding jig · Retraction of the arch – on rectangular SS – 350g Torque · Can be lost upper incisors · Place torque into the archwire during the retraction – not after retraction Finishing · Triangular elastics Class 2 elastic stability · Patient may posture: assess displaced mandible / CR · Tooth movement: o Bony formation may not be complete o PDL may not be reorganised § REQUIRE 3 months of wear for stability, bone growth and PDL

As students and parents look at choices for desirable career paths, this podcast focuses on the changes in the work environment and attractive career opportunities within today's aluminum extrusion manufacturing industry. This includes broad opportunities that come from the adoption of advanced technologies, a variety of educational qualification levels required for different positions within the manufacturing business, excellent earning potential at various skill levels, available training and development support and upward mobility within these type of operations. Duncan Crowdis, President-retired of Bonnell Aluminum discusses this topic with Chuck Stout, President of Pennex Aluminum and Jessica Borza, Executive Director of Mahoning Valley Manufacturers Coalition.