Better Product Solutions Podcast
The Better Product Solutions Podcast is hosted by Steve Davis, President at Tapecon, Inc. He's joined by experts in the manufacturing space to discuss a variety of topics ranging from flexible materials and chemistries to application technology and manufacturing processes. All conversations follow a singular theme - how we as an industry can continue to make products better.
Episodes
28 episodes
27 - Harald Wahl Breivik, CEO at CondAlign AS
In this episode, we chat with Harald Breivik, CEO of Condalign, a technology company based in Oslo, Norway, that focuses on developing and commercializing conductive materials. We delve into the collaboration between Condalign and Tapecon, high...
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Episode 27
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26:03
26 - Ken Schwartz, Head of Growth and Innovation at Covestro
In this episode, we chat with Ken, Head of Growth and Innovation at Covestro, a leading company in the development of polycarbonate and thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) products. We delve into Covestro's rich history, from its origins as part o...
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Episode 26
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22:56
25 - Peter Panneri, Business and Product Manager at Ryandra Inc.
In this episode, we chat with Peter Panneri, Business and Product Manager of Ryandra Inc., a subsidiary of Tapecon, specializing in cohesive tape solutions for medical tube set manufacturers.Ryandra provides cohesi...
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Episode 25
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20:29
24 - Cameron Bell, Design and Application Engineer at Delta ModTech
In this episode, we chat with Cameron Bell, Design and Application Engineer at Delta ModTech, a long-term machine collaboration partner of Tapecon. We discuss the Delta-Tapecon collaboration, focusing on their joint capabilities in supporting t...
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Episode 24
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25:00
23 - Michelle Bonn, CEO of Compliance Team on Intended Use
In this episode, we chat with Michelle Bonn, Chief Executive Officer at Compliance Team, offering FDA Regulatory, compliance, and engineeri...
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Episode 23
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26:34
22- David Liebl of Intricon on Wearable Sensors
In this episode, we chat with David Liebl, Chief Commercial and Technology Officer at Intricon, about the latest in wearable healthcare sensors. We discuss current trends, industry priorities, and how these innovative wearables are brought to m...
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Episode 22
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21:48
20 - Jon Burgoon of Mativ on Advanced Wound Care Materials
In this episode, we spoke with John Burgoon, medical sales manager for Mativ. Mativ manufactures advanced medical materials, composites, and skin-friendly ad...
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Episode 20
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23:03
19 - Brad Hull of Tapecon on Printed Sensor Technology
In Episode 19, we had a great conversation about printed sensors with Brad Hull, Printed Electronic Solutions Business Unit Director here at Tapecon. In this episode, we discuss the evolution and future of sensors, printed electronics, flexible...
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Episode 19
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23:09
18 - John Crosby from GR Label on Sustainability & Journey to Zero Landfill - The Better Product Solutions Podcast
In this episode of our podcast, we spoke with John Crosby, Vice President of Operations at Grand Rapids Label (GR Label). We discussed GR Label’s journey toward zero-landfill, including the impetus, measur...
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Episode 18
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21:20
17 - Aditi Subramanian from FLEXcon on OMNI-Wave - The Better Product Solutions Podcast
In this episode, we spoke with Aditi Subramanian, Strategic Business Unit Manager for the Healthcare side at FLEXcon. We discussed how
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Episode 17
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20:27
16 - Arlene Short from Goodwill of WNY - The Better Product Solutions Podcast
In this episode, we spoke with Arlene Short, Manager of Outreach and Recruitment for Goodwill of Western New York. Arlene discusses how the Goodwill Goodskills Career Builder program is training an...
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Episode 16
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24:44
15 - Pjeter Berishaj from LA-CO Industries - The Better Product Solutions Podcast
This episode is only our second podcast face-to-face in our post-Covid world, and we were excited to get to discuss some exciting safety technology with Pjeter Berishaj.Pjeter is the Global Sales Manager for LA-CO Industries and Tempil, ...
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Episode 15
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28:47
14 -Nick LaBelle from 3M on Pressure Sensitive Adhesives - The Better Product Solutions Podcast.mp4
In this episode, we speak with Nick LaBelle, Advanced Specialist Application Engineer from 3M. As part of 3M, Nick has worked extensively with adhesive tapes and prefers to call them “Problem Solving Adhesives.” Nick’s role at 3M is...
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Episode 14
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27:09
13 - Mary Sennett of Tapecon - Our Compliance System - The Better Product Solutions Podcast
In this episode, we speak with Mary Sennett, Tapecon’s Quality and Compliance Manager. Mary has 25 years of experience in the manufacturing industry. Mary discussed Tapecon’s compliance system, including documentation, inspections, and quality ...
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Episode 13
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24:14
12 - Harry Moser, Founder & President of the Reshoring Initiative
In this episode, we speak with Harry Moser, president of the Reshoring Initiative. Harry has 55 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, including 22 years as president of GF Machining Solutio...
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Episode 12
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28:23
11 - Phil Heft of Memcon - Connector Systems - The Better Product Solutions Podcast
In episode 11 of The Better Products Solution podcast, we talk to Phil Heft, the Business Development Manager of North America for Memcon. Phil’s years of experience have led him to be an...
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Episode 11
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21:15
10 - Rafael Tudela of Tapecon - Flexible Hybrid Electronics - The Better Product Solutions Podcast
In episode 10 of The Better Products Solution podcast, we talk to Rafael Tudela, a fellow Tapeconian with an interesting educational background. A double major in electrical and electronic engineering, Rafael spent most of his career on the ele...
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Episode 10
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21:35
09 - Lou Brossard of Curbell Plastics - Light Management Film - The Better Product Solutions Podcast
In this episode Lou Brossard, the Senior Product Specialist from Curbell Plastics joins us. Lou specializes in films and tapes, and discusses the markets and applications for light management films. Lou also explains how light diffusion works, ...
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Episode 9
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26:48
08 - Erika Rebrosova of Sun Chemical - Human Machine Interfaces - The Better Product Solutions Podcast
In Episode 8, we spoke with Erika Rebrosova, the Global Technology Manager at Sun Chemical. Erika joined us to talk about all things human machine interface (HMI), including printed electronics, ...
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Episode 8
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26:01
07 - Mark Darby of Lumitex - Flexible Light Technology - The Better Product Solutions Podcast
In our 7th episode, we talked to Mark Darby, Vice President of Sales for Lumitex, designers and developers of innovative lighting solutions. In this episode, we discuss how their flexible light technology ...
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Episode 7
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23:22
06 - Steve Davis Interview on New York State Manufacturing Now Podcast - The Better Product Solutions Podcast
This is a unique edition of the Better Product Solutions Podcast in which we're actually just sharing Steve's appearance on the
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Episode 6
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15:33
05 - Neil Bolding of MacDermid - Membrane Switches - The Better Product Solutions Podcast
In this episode of The Better Product Solutions Podcast, we speak with Neil Bolding, Technical Manager - Autotype, Automotive & Industrial Film Systems at MacDermid Enthone. Neil discusses membrane switch technology for user interfaces, inc...
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33:14
04 - Dave Shoemaker of Tapecon - Internal Perspective - The Better Product Solutions Podcast
In this episode of The Better Product Solutions Podcast, we speak with Dave Shoemaker, Senior Manufacturing Engineer Manager at Tapecon. In this podcast, Dave gives us an internal perspective through working at Tapecon for over 37 years. ...
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Episode 4
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28:48
03 - Bill Sullivan from FLEXcon - Films and Coatings - The Better Product Solutions Podcast
In this episode of The Better Product Solutions Podcast, we speak with Bill Sullivan, Executive Vice President, business and technology discovery at FLEXcon. In this podcast, Bill gives us a breakdown of more functional technologies to films an...
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Episode 3
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32:01