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Owner at Fused Composite Design (Pty) Ltd
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Owner at Fused Composite Design (Pty) Ltd
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City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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Wilhelm Botha is listed as Owner at Fused Composite Design (Pty) Ltd at Fused Composite Design, based in City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Wilhelm Botha.
Wilhelm Botha previously worked as Owner at Fused Composite Design and Composite Technician at Alex Thomson Racing. Wilhelm Botha holds Bachelor Of Engineering With Honors Beng(Hons), Mechanical Engineering from University Of Stellenbosch.
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I am a qualified mechanical engineer with experience in the composites industry. This includes the design of composite components and processes and the leadership of teams in the construction of performance carbon fibre yachts and yacht spars.
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Dec 2020 - Jan 2021
Junior Composites Engineer
May 2017 - Aug 2020
Composite Technician
Part of Team Malizia for the winter refit and foil upgrade on Imoca 60 Seaexplorer - Yacht Club de Monaco
Dec 2019 - Jan 2020
Lamination Department Head
I managed the day to day operations of the lamination department, with a staff compliment of 35 composite technicians which included five mast building lines, a cutting room and components lamination. Highlights in this role include overseeing the lamination of masts and booms for Ker 40+ and 46+ yachts, making use of HM and UHM prepreg and overseeing the lamination of the RP90, SWS96#01 and 105#01 masts and booms for Southern Wind Shipyard.Further achievements include the following:The upgrade of vacuum consumables and debulk procedures, resulting in shorter mast laminating times and improved laminate quality.Overseeing the design and commissioning of an autoclave operator board to simplify autoclave operation and to enable the data logging of vacuum and bladder pressures during the cure of prepreg composite yacht spars.
Aug 2015 - Apr 2017
Process Engineer
As process engineer my responsibilities included the design for manufacture of new mast tooling, design of mast construction jigs and fixtures, development of standard operating procedures and the installation of new equipment and machinery. Highlights in this position include;- Project manager for the installation of a 60 cubic metre, 160kVA composite curing autoclave.- Development of an in-house NDT strategy for evaluating the quality of new built carbon fibre mast tubes.- Overseeing the installation of a 300kVA diesel generator and a 50kVA rotary vane compressor.
Feb 2014 - Aug 2015
Project Manager
Windsong Yachts
I led a team of 12 composite technicians during the simultaneous build of two Reichel Pugh 37, advanced composite, racing yachts. Responsible for all aspects of production, operations, procurement and administration. Further responsibilities included the following component and process designs: - Design and manufacturing of a 2500kg capacity lead casting furnace and keel bulb tooling - In-house manufacturing of carbon fibre bowsprits, steering wheels and stanchions - Design and manufacturing of sliding companionway hatch tooling and steering pedestal - Drivetrain and systems installation - Design of cradle structures
May 2011 - Aug 2012
Engineering Intern
Southern Wind Shipyard
Twelve month internship at Southern Wind Shipyard as part of National Diploma course in Mechanical Engineering.
Jan 2005 - Dec 2005
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Wilhelm Botha education
Bachelor Of Engineering With Honors Beng(Hons), Mechanical Engineering
National Diploma, Mechanical Engineering
Senior Certificate, Mathematics, Science, Manufacturing, Art
Paul Roos Gymnasium
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Wilhelm Botha works for Fused Composite Design.
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Wilhelm Botha is listed as Owner at Fused Composite Design (Pty) Ltd at Fused Composite Design.
Where is Wilhelm Botha based?
Wilhelm Botha is based in City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa while working with Fused Composite Design.
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Wilhelm Botha has worked for Fused Composite Design, Alex Thomson Racing, Southern Wind Shipyard, Team Malizia, and Southern Spars.
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Wilhelm Botha holds Bachelor Of Engineering With Honors Beng(Hons), Mechanical Engineering from University Of Stellenbosch.
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