PEOPLE
David J. Arthur, Co-founder
Education
BS chemical engineering, Tufts University
MS chemical engineering, University of Connecticut
MBA, Northeastern University
Experience
Rogers Corporation
A.T. Cross
Composite Solutions
Helix Technology Corp.
Eikos
Expertise
Commercialization implementation for advanced materials and electronics products
Manufacturing processes
Product development
Technology Focus
Autoclave bonding
Lamination
Papermaking
Roll-to-roll coating
Synthesis, formulation, dispersion and extrusion
Vacuum deposition
Robert F. Praino Jr., Co-founder
Education
BS and MS chemical engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
MBA, Boston University
Experience
Stone & Webster Engineering
Polaroid Corp.
Presstek Inc.
Vitex Systems
Precision Lithograining
Expertise
Manufacturing scale-up
Process engineering
Product research and development
Technology Focus
Roll-to-roll atmospheric and vacuum thin film coating
Web handling
Product system design
Fluid interfacial science
Process drying
John Ferguson
Education
BA chemistry, Northeastern University
PhD chemistry, Brandeis University
Experience
Polaroid Corp.
Expertise
Manufacturing process support, transfer and in-sourcing
Product development and improvement
Technology focus
Coated products materials
Film evaluation
Material preparation and formulation
Mark Kleiman
Education
MS electro-mechanical engineering, Bauman Institute of Technology
Experience
Polaroid Corp.
Reed-Reeco Co.
Moscow Metallurgical Machinery
Expertise
Process and equipment design
Process program management
Technology Focus
Integration of mechanical, electrical and chemical handling disciplines into complex process configurations
Timothy Turner
Education
BA chemistry, Colby College
Nuclear Engineering Program, Naval Submarine School Naval Officer’s School
Experience
U.S. Navy
Polaroid Corp.
Presstek Inc.
Expertise
Operations management
Project management
Technology Focus
New product research, development, engineering and commercialization