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How Composites Manufacturing Impacts Marathon Running with ARRIS' Riley Reese

Manufacturing Happy Hour · 29 Nov 2022 · 33m

What this episode covers

Riley Reese, CEO and Co-Founder of Berkeley-based Arris Composites, explains how his company uses 'additive molding' to produce high-performance composite parts at scale, moving beyond the limitations of traditional 3D printing. He details the technology's application in running shoe carbon plates, which improve energy return and reduce foot fatigue by aligning fibers along specific stress lines. Reese also reflects on his previous startup, Arrivo, and the critical lesson that manufacturing is 'messy,' advocating for leveraging proven technologies rather than reinventing the wheel.

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companies scaling up

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Companies
Arris Composites, Arrivo, Nike, Rare Barrel, Tesla
Products
Boeing Dreamliner, Lamborghini

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