COME TALK WITH THE WORLD EXPERTS IN SOLID STATE PROCESSING
Bond at FABTECH Chicago | Sept. 8–11 | Booth #B17039 with KUKA | RFSSW on a KUKA Robot!
Bond at FABTECH Chicago
Sept. 8–11 | Booth #B17039 with
KUKA RFSSW on a KUKA Robot!
Welcome to the heart of innovation at Bond Technologies. Our team is more than a collection of experts; we are pioneers, thinkers, and problem solvers united by a passion for advancing Friction Welding and Processing technologies. From the precision of Friction Stir Welding to the groundbreaking potential of Friction Extrusion and Refill Friction Stir Spot Welding, our collective expertise drives the development of solutions that shape industries. Here, you’ll get to know the dedicated professionals whose vision, dedication, and hard work continue to position Bond Technologies as a global leader in the field.
Mr. Haynie has over 35 years of experience in large custom welding systems, including the design and development of a wide range of welding systems and technologies.
He was the founder and President of the predecessor company Transformation Technologies, Inc. (TTI), a leading international manufacturer of Friction Stir Welding Systems.
Mr. Haynie is a recognized industry subject matter expert on Friction Stir Welding equipment, and also an early proponent of Friction Extrusion technology. Tim is also responsible for all finance and legal matters at Bond, and focuses on leading the sales team, and New Business Development.
Tim holds a BS in Mechanics, Mechanical, and Aerospace Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology.
With nearly 30 years of experience in the design and manufacture of custom automation and manufacturing equipment, John Bosker brings a deep understanding of engineering and operational excellence to his role as President of Bond Technologies.
Prior to this position, John served as Vice President of Engineering, where he led all engineering functions and played a key role in advancing Bond’s technical capabilities. Now, as President, he oversees strategic growth and product innovation, with a strong focus on new business development and expanding Bond’s impact in the industry.
John holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Kettering University.
Mr. Studebaker has over 32 years of experience in the design and implementation of industrial/automation control systems, both hardware, and software.
This includes 25 years of experience with industrial/ automated and 15 years specifically on FSW welding machines. Michael’s experience includes leadership as the Controls and Software Engineering Team Leader of the FSW Vertical Assembly Tool machine built for Boeing/NASA.
Michael holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University.
Mr. Molica has over 35 years of experience managing projects of a technical nature, including commercial refrigeration, friction welding machines (rotary and FSW), and consumer appliances. Tony has been a crucial and pivotal member of teams for Carrier Refrigeration, Tyler Refrigeration, United Technologies Corporation, and Whirlpool Corporation.
Tony is the Operations Manager for all projects at Bond Technologies. All project managers report to Tony, as well as the Purchasing department, Shipping and Receiving, and Office Administration. In his role, Tony also leads Quality, HR, and Marketing efforts for Bond Technologies. Tony holds a BSBA and an MBA both from Indiana Wesleyan University.
Mr. Pernic has over 12 years of experience in industrial sales & business development, as well as over 8 years of experience as a mechanical engineer – making him uniquely qualified to understand customer needs in the Friction Stir Welding industry. He has extensive experience in outside industrial sales, customer relations, machine design, and project management.
Trevor has been working in the solid-state processing world for over 5 years, with 3 years of this being machine design. He possesses an in-depth knowledge of Friction Stir Welding (FSW), Refill Friction Stir Spot Welding (RFSSW), Friction Extrusion (FE), and other solid-state processes. At Bond, he is the key point of contact for major sales jobs.
Trevor holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Purdue University.
Mr. Mead brings over 40 years of experience in multiple functions important to our work at Bond. From performing controls hardware design and controls machine programming, to sales and project management, Dave’s experience makes him an asset to our team.
Dave has designed hardware and programmed machines that assemble and test brake Master Cylinders, assemble lock fixtures for vehicle doors on a small dial using robotic pick and place from bowl feeders, adhere fish oil to small packets of vaccine to allow packets to be dropped, by plane, into forests to help vaccinate animals from rabies and many more. He has also project managed machines that assemble and test automotive manifolds, assemble and test pumps used in large back-hoe equipment, assemble and test CPU units used in Hybrid vehicles to control switching from gas to electric, and assemble and test small batteries used for hearing aids, to name a few.
Mr. Mead oversees machine builds, custom builds, process development projects, and more. His background has given him experience with machines, industries, and applications familiar to our solid-state processing world.
Dave has an Associate in Mechanical Design from Southwestern Michigan College, an Associate in Electrical Technology from Lake Michigan College, and he also taught PLC classes for over 20 years at LMC.
Mr. Chubb has over 20 years of experience in the design and project management of new products and systems in a variety of industries including consumer appliances and custom automation. His current roles at Bond are as a Project Manager, as well as manufacturing supervisor of all projects built by Bond.
Dan manages the resources for assembling and building the various machines to make sure all objectives and timing are met. He coordinates with other departments to make sure their needs are addressed, and the overall cadence of the project is maintained. Dan interacts with customers to communicate the status of their machine and get all questions answered in a timely and efficient manner.
Dan holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Kettering University.
With over 30 years of experience in industrial sales and engineering within the OEM machine building industry, Mr. Bacheller brings valuable expertise to Bond Technologies. As a Sales Engineer, he works closely with automotive, agriculture/construction, heavy truck, shipbuilding, and rail OEMs, leveraging his 18+ years of experience selling into these markets. Larry uses his prior experience in OEM sales to strengthen customer relationships and ensure a seamless approach to meeting technical requirements.
He holds an Associate degree in Engineering Technology and a BS in Technical Management and Business Administration from Trine University.
Collaborate with a team of pioneers and problem solvers dedicated to advancing Friction Welding and Processing. Let our expertise in Friction Stir Welding, Friction Extrusion, and Refill Friction Stir Spot Welding drive the solutions that shape your industry’s future.