Create Eruptively!
We Ideate & Execute Tangible Change
WHO WE ARE:
Executive Committee
Rudy N. Vogel
Founder, Managing Principal, Chairman, Executive Committee
Thought leader; Technologist; Serial Entrepreneur; Thirty five years of Economic & Trade Development; Senior Adviser to Fortune 50 Boards; Seconded by US State Department, US Ambassadors, USAID, DoD, & foreign governments
Alan Hill
Principal, Executive Committee
Over two decades of high-level experience in government, corporate, and association work. Providing successful strategic planning, business development, public affaires, and government relations initiatives in the communications, energy, advanced materials, and manufacturing industries. Testified before U.S. China Economic and Security Review Commission on China’s dominance in advanced materials. Serving as a strategic advisor for two early stage advanced materials companies.
Stanley Rosenberg
Principal, Executive Committee
Former Massachusetts State Senator
for 30 Years, Served as
Senate President for 3 Years; Oversaw State's $30 Billion Budget creation process
Seasoned Principals & Partners
Diverse and deep individual expertise ranging from software product development for Bill Gates at Microsoft; cutting-edge, engineering driven post production work for major Hollywood Studios; design-driven, advanced manufacturing technologies such as ceramics for aircraft engines, aerospace and automotive to Program Management for DARPA & advanced manufacturing sciences institutes; CTOs for Fortune 25 companies; and, former State Senators. Our mixture of hands-on knowledge and experience is without comparison.
Additionally, nuForj has created alliances with numerous innovative commercial and educational organizations:
Thomas Scotton
Co-founder, Principal, Executive Committee
Nearly forty years of experience working in the application of Digital Manufacturing technology solutions assisting companies evaluate & design new products and, devise advanced manufacturing processes. He was instrumental in conceptualizing and initiating the development of the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technologies (CCAT) Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC)
Marti Figueres
Principal, Executive Committee
Five years working as a consultant and working with Frito Lay North America, managing a project to update
Continuous Improvement initiatives in 26 manufacturing locations. Ten years of experience at Pepsi Beverages, managing large scale change projects in Latin America. Performed multiple support roles in Operations, in Logistics, Copacker management, Continuous Improvement, and M&A Ops due diligence. Eight years of experience in plastic extrusion, in multiple manufacturing roles, ending as plant manager. Currently supporting the Board of directors of a family owned business in Costa Rica.
Some Notable Projects:
Vast Hands-on Expertise In Various Sectors
IP MONETIZATION
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
nuForj was retained by a world renowned sports museum to evaluate the viability of converting select pieces of its memorabilia into digitized assets. The goal: to create additional revenue from high-value, limited quantity 3D Printed replicas, thereby fostering greater fan retention and excitement.
NEW ADVANCED MATERIALS
RAW MATERIALS
nuForj is working with top experts in the fields of polymers, composites and, graphene to create new substrates for its clients. The goal: to bring new materials to market quickly, economically and competitively for its range of clients.
ADVANCING ENGINE PERFORMANCE
AUTOMOTIVE
nuForj was retained by a renowned automotive and aviation engine designer to help him and his company create market insertions for his patented air induction technology that could only be realized through Additive Manufacturing. This technology realizes increased horsepower without increasing the engine size; increased fuel efficiency & range per tank; and, dramatically lowers carbon emissions
MIXED REALITY
ENTERTAINMENT
nuForj worked with an icon in the film industry to help him and his company realize market share for his patented, breakthrough technology that will permanently alter the way in which moving imagery is produced, disseminated and consumed. The structure for viewing will be realized through a combination of Computational Design principles, Additive technologies and Robotics.
MOTORCYCLES
TRANSPORTATION
nuForj assisted the most sought after and limited edition motorcycle manufacturer on the planet to help the CEO and his company expand their market share and improve design power-plant efficiency through the use of new CAD architecture software and Additive technologies.
3D PRINTING FOR VISUALIZATION
ARCHITECTURAL MODELING
nuForj was retained by the Kingdom of Bahrain oil refining company, BAPCO to analyze and perfect the CAD models for its new $4B refinery expansion. We then 3D printed to scale numerous encased refinery unit models for viewing by The King at the opening event.
LASER ABLATION
REMEDIATION
Together with world-leading robotics and laser integration companies, nuForj devised an advanced solution to be used for rapid cleaning of grime & rust and coatings removal in such leading sectors as aviation, AEC, infrastructure and transportation.
LARGE FORMAT ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
MARKETING/ADVERTISING
nuForj experts are working with inventors of LFAM machines and a global brand insertion company to rapidly create new forms of experiential merchandising tools for global brands.
THE ERUPTOR
Where Ideas Are Forged!
A Brand New Paradigm In Advanced Manufacturing
Bringing The World Into The 22nd Century, Today!
