Karl von Kries, LightManufacturing

An episode of the Manufacturing Tomorrow podcast, hosted by Ohio Manufacturing Institute, titled "Karl von Kries, LightManufacturing" was published on September 16, 2024 and runs 22 minutes.

September 16, 2024 ·22m · Manufacturing Tomorrow

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As a pioneer in sustainable manufacturing and CEO of LightManufacturing, Karl von Kries has been instrumental in developing innovative, eco-friendly production techniques, including the breakthrough Solar Rotational Molding process. This technology leverages solar energy to produce plastic products more efficiently and sustainably, with applications already in use by companies and the US Military.

In addition to his work at LightManufacturing, Karl serves as the CEO and Managing Director of Technomad, the global leader in ruggedized high-performance audio systems. His career spans a wide range of expertise in manufacturing, including his previous role at Hardigg Industries, where he rose from staff engineer to head of New Product Development for their leading protective case solutions.

Key Terms: Solar Rotational Molding, Sustainable Manufacturing, Eco-Friendly Production, New Product Development

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