Composites Weekly
The Leading News and Information Podcast for the Composites & Advanced Materials Industry
Episodes
On this episode, Brittany Greer, executive director of Rosie Riveters, joins the podcast.Their organization works very closely with the manufacturing industry with a particular focus on preparing the workforce of tomorrow. They work to close the gaps in today's workforce by increasing participation in STEM, fostering critical thinking and problem solving skills.
On this episode, Joe Steele of LIFT joins the podcast to share some recent news. Their organization has been awarded a contract to accelerate the development of ceramic-based materials for use in industrial and defense applications.
This new four-year, $9 million "Critical Materials Processing" program will advance the state of technology and readiness for ceramics, ceramic matrix composites (CMCs), and ultrahigh-temperature materi...
On this episode, Cindy Squires joins me to highlight Composites Evolution taking place October 22-23 in Knoxville, TN. This event brings together leading manufacturers, suppliers, and technical experts to explore practical, profitable solutions to the EPA's new styrene regulations.
This focused, forward-looking conference will show you how to turn compliance into a competitive advantage – boosting efficiency, improving processes, a...
On this episode, we'll be featuring several interviews from day two at CAMX 2025, including:
- Max Thouin of Fairmat discussing FairPly Recycled Technology. 0:21
- Mike Siwajek, VP of R&D at CSP discussing their ultra-lightweight TCA Float™: 5:47
- Yannick Willemin, founder of Catalysium: 10:39
- Imad Atallah, VP of Product Management at Hexcel Corporation: 19:31
- David Leach, SAMPE Fellow & Co-chair of the CAMX...
On this episode, we'll be featuring several interviews from CAMX 2025, including:
- John Kehoe of Boaz Partners: 2:24
- Paul Salach discussing SUSTAINA® Loop by Owens Corning: 12:04
- Gary Owen, CEO of Lineat Composites Limited: 18:54
- Russell Gentry, Professor of Architecture and Civil Engineering at GA Tech discussing the Monogirder BladeBridge: 23:39
On this episode, Cindy Squires and Rebekah Stacha join me to talk about CAMX 2025, taking place in just over a week down in sunny Orlando, FL (Sep. 8-11). You can still register by visiting https://www.thecamx.org.
On this episode, Jamey Embree and Ken Bisconer from L&L Products join us to discuss their work in bringing L&L's extensive expertise to solutions for the aerospace, construction, sporting goods, and emerging mobility industries.
L&L is well-known in the automotive space for developing innovative solutions that help OEMs create lighter, stronger, and quieter vehicles, but they also provide high-performance sol...
On this episode, Brian Fitzgerald joins the podcast to discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming the factory floor by predicting machine and equipment failures before they occur—boosting efficiency, increasing production uptime, and cutting downtime costs.
Brian is the Chief Growth strategist at Augury, a manufacturing technology leader valued at over $1 billion. Their platform is helping manufacturers unlock greater pro...
On this episode, Edward Crawford, and Rick Armstrong of Coltala Aerospace join me to discuss Evans Composites' accelerated growth in aircraft repair operations under Coltala Aerospace.
Evans Composites has experienced transformative growth this past year, powered by Coltala Aerospace's precision integration strategy. This momentum has brought alignment and strength to Evans, driving significant gains i...
On this episode, Dr. Michael Ponting joins the podcast to talk about his work on nanolayered metamaterials and polymer nanocomposites. Dr. Ponting is the chief science officer at Peak with over 20 years of experience in micro and nanolayered polymer materials.
His work has enabled breakthroughs in everything from high-temperature capacitors and night vision optics to sustainable packaging and ballistic materials...
On this episode, Derek DeGeest discusses Nitrotherm - a patented new spray technology system that replaces conventional compressed air with heated, ionized nitrogen as the spray carrier. Nitrogen is cleaner and atomizes more effectively.
On this episode, Harrison Langley, CEO of MDLR Brands, joins the podcast to discuss their core technology: LiteSIP®, a proprietary, ultra-lightweight panel system made from fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) skins bonded to high-performance foam cores.
Their panels deliver unmatched strength, insulation, and resilience, outperforming traditional SIPs, wood framing, and metal panels.
You can learn more at https://www.litesip.com.
IACMI CEO Chad Duty joins the podcast to discuss their big event next week in Dayton, OH. The IACMI Members Meeting will celebrate a decade of innovation and a future of impact as it brings together top leaders in composites, manufacturing, and workforce development.
Attendees will dive into groundbreaking research, discover the latest DOE-funded technical projects, and see how IACMI workforce programs are scaling up ...
Dan Neumann joins the podcast to discuss last week's Composites Fly-In in Washington DC. This event provided a unique setting for members of our industry to meet with Members of Congress and agency leadership and educate them on the capabilities of composite materials.
On this episode, Justin Hamilton of Hexcel will share some of the latest news regarding their partnership with JetZero to qualify composite materials for a new "all-wing" design aircraft demonstrator. They are advancing this partnership through the FAA's Fueling Aviation's Sustainable Transition (FAST) program, qualifying composite materials for JetZero's all-wing design aircraft development program.
The Z4 is the world's first all...
This week, Mark Stiving joins us on the podcast. Mark is the author of the recent book Selling Value: How to Win More Deals at Higher Prices.
In the last 25 years, Mark has consulted, trained and/or coached hundreds of companies, including Cisco, Procter and Gamble, Grimes Aerospace, Splunk, and Crowdstrike. Today, he works regularly with PE firms, helping their portfolio companies increase profits and drive val...
On this episode, Kyle Jordan and Steve Kane join the podcast to discuss some updates on SpaceTEC® Partners' new Florida training facility and its role in preparing the next generation of composite technicians. Kyle is the director of certifications for the ACMA and Steve is the executive director of SpaceTEC® Partners.
SpaceTEC® Partners offers Aerospace, Aviation, and Advanced Manufactu...
On this episode, Professor Shu Yang and Alicia Ng of the University of Pennsylvania join me on the podcast to discuss their latest research work. Their team has successfully developed a cutting-edge method to 3D print cholesteric liquid crystal elastomers (CLCEs), opening the door to dynamic, color-changing materials that can respond to mechanical stress.
This work paves the way for groundbreaking ap...
On this episode, Dr. Davood Askari joins the podcast. Davood, an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Wichita State University, leads a research team that has created a breakthrough nanocomposite material. Engineered to significantly enhance the strength, durability, multifunctionality, and performance of lightweight structures, this innovation has broad applications across industries.
On this epiosde, Patrick Egan joins me on the podcast. Patrick is a drone expert with over 25 years of experience in unmanned aircraft and systems, including data collection, safety, RDT&E operations, and systems training course development.
We'll be discussing some recent news of Cummings Aerospace's new 3D printed, Hellhound S3 turbojet-powered kamikaze drone, which is said to fly faster than 375 mph.
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