Avery Jorgensen

Meet Avery, our enthusiastic new addition to the team! A fresh graduate with a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, he worked on high-altitude weather balloons and radar systems as he pursued his degree. His curiosity and friendly, positive attitude make him a natural fit for our collaborative environment. Avery is soaking up knowledge and eager to dive into every opportunity to learn and grow in his new role. With his upbeat personality and eagerness to contribute, he’s sure to make a big impact.

Fun Fact: He’s a Dungeon Master who enjoys musicals.

Favorite Part About the Job: It’s all still fun! …we’ll check back in a few months.

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Latest articles by Avery Jorgensen

- Shop Talk
April 29
Shop Talk

April 29

Understanding Carbon Fiber
Carbon fiber is strong, light weight, and looks stunning, but why is it used? Do I even need it? Why does it seemingly attract loads and crack before anything else? To understand these questions and learn how to use it properly in your repairs, we need to understand what carbon fiber is and why it is so awesome!

By: Avery Jorgensen
- Shop Talk
- Fiberglassing
September 03
Shop Talk

Fiberglassing

September 03

Small to Big, Or Big to Small?
The age-old question regarding the order of operations when performing a fiberglass patch repair—does the largest or the smallest patch go down first? By Avery Jorgensen—GBI Composite Materials Engineer When performing a repair on a fiber reinforced laminate, which goes down first—The biggest patch or the smallest? Since this article is longer than a couple […]

By: Avery Jorgensen
- Shop Talk
- Fiberglassing
March 06
Shop Talk

Fiberglassing

March 06

Fabric Wet Out: When To Use What Tool
The right epoxy resin tools for the job By Avery Jorgensen, GBI Composite Materials Engineer Wetting out fabric is very important when making or repairing any composite part. Encapsulating each fiber in resin assures the highest level of strength and durability possible. Most of us do it without thinking about what the best way might […]

By: Avery Jorgensen

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