Steve Davis

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.

Author

Steve Davis

Category

Technology

Podcast website

www.tapecon.com

Latest episode

Feb 10, 2026

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Episodes

05 - Neil Bolding of MacDermid - Membrane Switches - The Better Product Solutions Podcast 17.12.2020

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, including performance characteristics like durability and cleanability, test methods and the future evolution of membrane switch technologies.

04 - Dave Shoemaker of Tapecon - Internal Perspective - The Better Product Solutions Podcast 02.12.2020

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. He explains how new applications are captured based on the stage of the prospect, how to approach requests for cost reductions on products and how to address ove...

03 - Bill Sullivan from FLEXcon - Films and Coatings - The Better Product Solutions Podcast 15.09.2020

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 and coatings, some of the capabilities, bringing new technology to the forefront and how to help brand owners launch products faster.  -----------------------...

02 - Bret Ludwig from 3M - Wearable Medical Skin Tapes 04.08.2020

In this episode of The Better Product Solutions Podcast, we speak with Bret Ludwig, the Senior Product Development Engineer at 3M. Brett gives us a breakdown on Medical skin tape including the application of it, the different types of adhesives used in different types of situations, skin trauma, and insights and considerations for commercializing a wearable product. -------------------------------...

01 - Len Allison from EMS - Durable Flexible Printed Electronics 22.06.2020

In our first episode of The Better Product Solutions Podcast, we speak with Len Allison from Engineered Material Systems.  Len gives a detailed perspective on the current space of flexible printed electronics, discussing a range of topics including what materials are used, durability characteristics, and ASTM standards. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

Podcast Introduction 15.04.2020

Introduction from host Steve Davis, President at Tapecon, Inc.

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