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Composites Weekly
The Leading News and Information Podcast for the Composites & Advanced Materials Industry
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Composites WeeklyAccelerating Readiness: LIFT's $9 Million Push to Advance Ceramics and CMCs
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…
Composites WeeklyThe Future of Open Molding and Filament Winding - Highlighting Composites Evolution 2025
On this episode, Cindy Squires joins me to highlight Composites Evolution taking place October 22-23 in Knoxville, TN. This event brings together leading…
Composites WeeklyCAMX 2025 Interviews – Part 2
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…
Composites WeeklyCAMX 2025 Interviews - Part 1
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…
Composites WeeklyHighlighting CAMX 2025 with Cindy Squires & Rebekah Stacha
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…
Composites WeeklyBonding, Reinforcement & Beyond: L&L Products' Role in Advanced Aerospace, Transportation and Construction
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…
Composites WeeklyAI in Manufacturing: Predicting Failures, Preventing Downtime
On this episode, Brian Fitzgerald joins the podcast to discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming the factory floor by predicting machine and…
Composites WeeklyHow Coltala Aerospace Turned Evans Composites Into a Mission-Critical Force in Aerospace and Defense
On this episode, Edward Crawford, and Rick Armstrong of Coltala Aerospace join me to discuss Evans Composites' accelerated growth in aircraft repair operations…
Composites WeeklyDiscussing Nanolayered Materials and Their Macro-Scale Benefits with Dr. Michael Ponting
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…
Composites WeeklyNitrotherm Spray: A Breakthrough in Gelcoat Application Technology -Interview with Derek DeGeest
On this episode, Derek DeGeest discusses Nitrotherm - a patented new spray technology system that replaces conventional compressed air with heated, ionized…
Composites WeeklyBuilding Stronger, Energy Efficient Homes with LiteSIP Composite Technology – Interview with Harrison Langley
On this episode, Harrison Langley, CEO of MDLR Brands, joins the podcast to discuss their core technology: LiteSIP®, a proprietary, ultra-lightweight panel…
Composites WeeklyIACMI at 10: Discussing Next Week's Members Meeting with IACMI CEO Chad Duty
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…
Composites WeeklyRecapping the ACMA's Composites Fly-In with Dan Neumann
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…
Composites WeeklyDiscussing Hexcel's Role in JetZero's Revolutionary All Wing Body Aircraft Design
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…
Composites WeeklyInterview with Mark Stiving, Author of Selling Value: How to Win More Deals at Higher Prices
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…
Composites WeeklyBuilding Tomorrow's Workforce: SpaceTEC's New Center and the Role of CCT Certification
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…
Composites WeeklyDiscussing a New 3D-Printing Method That Enables Color-Changing, Stress-Responsive Materials
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…
Composites WeeklyWichita State Research Team Advances Composites with Helical CNTs - Interview with Dr. Davood Askari
On this episode, Dr. Davood Askari joins the podcast. Davood, an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Wichita State University, leads a research…
Composites WeeklyDiscussing 3D Printed Drone Technology with UAV Expert Patrick Egan
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…
Composites WeeklyRecruiting with Precision for Specialized Industries - Interview with John Kehoe of Boaz Partners
On this episode, John Kehoe of Boaz Partners joins the podcast to talk about their specialized approach to finding qualified candidates for their clients. Boaz…
Composites WeeklyUnlocking the Potential of Natural Fibers - Interview with Vinit Chaudhary of Elemental Composites
On this episode, Vinit Chaudhary, founder of Elemental Composites, joins the podcast. Elemental Composites specializes in fabricating non-woven intermediates…
Composites WeeklyUnlocking the Power of Natural Wood for Sustainable Composites - Interview with Andres Mitnik
On this episode, Andres Mitni, CEO and Co-founder of Strong by Form, joins the show. This technology company is creating lightweight structural solutions that…
Composites WeeklyWhere 3d Printing Meets Pultrusion - Interview with Dan Lee of Perseus Materials
On this episode Dan Lee of Perseus Materials joins the show. They were a JEC Startup Booster Award winner. Their patent-pending process allows mold-less…
Composites WeeklyACMA Launches New Basic Composites Manual - Interview with Kyle Jordan
On this episode, Kyle Jordan discusses the release of the new Basic Composites Manual, now available in an enhanced, interactive Digital Edition. This latest…
Composites WeeklyDiscussing a New Circular Manufacturing Model in Boat Manufacturing with Pascal Gallo of Composite Recycling
On this episode Pascal Gallo, co-founder of Composite Recycling joins the podcast to discuss a major sustainability collaboration to push the boundaries of…
Composites WeeklyInterviews from JEC World 2025 - Part 2
On this episode, we'll feature interviews from day 2 at JEC World 2025.
Composites WeeklyInterviews from JEC World 2025 - Part 1
On this episode, we replay some live interviews from JEC World 2025. You'll hear interviews with: Yannick Willemin, president of Catalysium. Andrew Hedger, CEO…
Composites WeeklyDiscussing JEC World 25 with Thomas Lepretre
On this epsiode, Thomas Lepretre joins the podcast to discuss what's in store next week at JEC World 2025. JEC World is the global trade show for composite…
Composites WeeklyDiscussing this Year's CCT Instructor Course at Polynt Composites Application Center
On this episode, Kyle Jordan and Jeff Austad join the podcast to discuss the upcoming Certified Composites Technician Instructor Course on June 4-5 in Kansas…
Composites WeeklyCelebrating 25 Years of Clean Air Innovation - Interview with Anoosheh Oskouian of Ship and Shore Environmental, Inc.
This week, Anoosheh Oskouian, CEO of Ship and Shore Environmental, Inc. joins the podcast to talk about their work in helping major manufacturers in our…
Composites WeeklyDiscussing Re:Build Composite Resources' New RTM Work Cell Expansion
On this episode, Tom Radomski and Mel Clauson of Re:Build Composite Resources join the show to discuss a significant capability expansion with the addition of…
Composites WeeklyMcCLARIN Composites and ExxonMobil Join Forces to Revolutionize High-Speed RTM Innovation
On this episode, we'll discuss some exciting news in the world of closed mold technology, as McCLARIN Composites has begun a development partnership with…
Composites WeeklyMallinda Launches Vitrimax VHM Resin to Revolutionize Composite Recycling
On this episode, Phillip Taynton, CEO of Mallinda joins me on the show to discuss their new VHM resin system. This launch follows successful commercial-scale…
Composites WeeklyHow Will the New Administration Affect Composite Manufacturers in the US? - Interview with Daniel Neumann
On this episode, we welcome Dan Neumann of the ACMA back to the podcast to discuss the effect of the incoming administration's policies on composite…
Composites WeeklyVibration Damping Technology for Composite Structures - Interview with David Stephens of Countervail
On this episode, David Stephens of Countervail joins us on the podcast. Countervail is a vibration-canceling technology that significantly improves performance…
Composites WeeklyMaking FRP Recycling a Reality - Interview with Guillaume Perben of Composite Recycling
On this episode, Guillaume Perben, CEO of Composite Recycling joins me to discuss their breakthrough new recycling technology that preserves the properties of…
Composites WeeklyHelping Companies Prepare for an AI-Powered Future - Interview with Futurist Maurice Conti
On this episode, Maurice Conti joins the podcast to share how companies in our industry should be preparing for AI. He is among the architects of cutting-edge…
Composites WeeklyDiscussing Challenges and Opportunities for Composites in the EV Market
This week, returning guest Andrew Pokelwaldt joined me to discuss challenges and opportunities for composites in the EV Market. As the US electric car market…
Composites WeeklyExtending the Lifetime of Composites with CompPair's HealTech™ Technology - Interview with Amaël Cohades
On this episode, Amaël Cohades, CEO of CompPair joins me on the podcast to discuss their recent collaboration with Composite Recycling on a breakthrough…
Composites WeeklyChanging the Future of the Railroad Industry with Composites - Interview with Tim Noonan of Evertrak
On this episode, Tim Noonan, founder and CEO of Evertrak joins me on the show. Their company is making some of the strongest, most innovative railroad ties in…
Composites WeeklyThe Neuroscience Behind Memorable Marketing Messages – Interview with Carmen Simon
On this episode, Carmen Simon, PhD, joins the podcast to discuss her recent book Made You Look. She is a cognitive neuroscientist, keynote speaker, and author…
Composites WeeklyDiscussing the Future of Automation in Composites with Special Guest Derek DeGeest
On this episode, Derek DeGeest joins me on the show to talk automation and advanced robotic technology in the composites industry. Derek is the president at…
Composites WeeklyDiscussing the Latest Updates on the Port Workers Strike with Dan Neumann of the ACMA
On this episode, Dan Neumann joins me to discuss the port strike called at East and Gulf Coast cargo facilities. Thousands of dockworkers from New England to…
Composites WeeklyDiscussing CAMX 2024 with Industry Leader & SAMPE Distinguished Service Award Recipient David Leach
On this episode, David Leach joins us again to share his thoughts on another successful CAMX show. David was awarded the SAMPE "Distinguished Service Award"…
Composites WeeklyMore Interviews from CAMX 2024 – Part 2
On this episode, we'll feature part 2 of our interviews at CAMX 2024 last week in San Diego. These interviews include: Marcy Offner, of Women in the Composites…
Composites WeeklyInterviews from CAMX 2024 - Part 1
On this episode, we'll feature part 1 of some great interviews at CAMX 2024 last week in San Diego. These interviews include: Nikita Wood, ACE Award Winner…
Composites WeeklyNew Thermoplastic Composite Wins "Future of Lightweighting" Award - Interview with Chris Oberste of WEAV3D
On this episode, Chris Oberste, Ph.D. joins the podcast to discuss their work in winning the 2024 Altair Future of Lightweighting Award. This achievement was…
Composites WeeklyDiscussing Dorfner's Future Expansion with CEO Mirko Mondan
On this episode, Mirko Mondan, CEO of Dorfner joins the podcast to discuss some significant developments taking place within their company. ACS International…
Composites WeeklyDiscussing Close Contour Technology with Mark Davidson of RAMPF
On this episode, Mark Davidson joins me to talk about RAMPF's Close Contour Technology. Their system uses epoxy and polyurethane pastes and castings to create…
Composites WeeklyAdding Electrical Storage to Carbon Fiber to Create Lighter Batteries - Interview with Markus Zetterström
On this episode, Markus Zetterström joins us to discuss their research in developing a multipurpose lightweight material that can carry load, and store…
Composites WeeklyDiscussing the ACMA's Specialized CCT Training with the US Army Corps of Engineers
On this episode, Kyle Jordan and Rob Germann join me to discuss the ACMA's recent work with the US Army Corps of Engineers on a personalized training program…
Composites WeeklyDiscussing CAMX 2024 with Cindy Squires and Rebekah Stacha
On this episode, Cindy Squires and Rebekah Stacha join me to talk about CAMX 2024, taking place in just 3 weeks out in San Diego, CA (Sep. 9-12). It's the…
Composites WeeklyPioneering New Frontiers with Boron Fiber Technology- Interview with Garrett Bernard of Specialty Materials
This week, Garrett Bernard joins the show. Garret is the director of business development at Specialty Materials, the world's leading supplier of the highest…
Composites WeeklyTransforming Petroleum Byproducts Into Carbon Fibers - Interview with Dr. Yasmin Abdin
On this episode, Dr. Yasmin Abdin joins me to discuss her research work innovating a method to transform asphaltene, a byproduct of bitumen processing, into…
Composites WeeklyWhat is Polymorphic Moulding Technology? Interview with Josh Shires of Fyous
On this episode, Josh Shires, CEO of Fyous joins me to discuss their latest technology for tooling. It's called Polymorphic Moulding, an automated rapid…
Composites WeeklyInterview with Dustin Davis of Norplex-Micarta, a Global Leader in Thermoset Composite Solutions
On this episode, we welcome Dustin Davis to the podcast. He is the director of business development at Norplex-Micarta, one of North America's leading…
Composites WeeklyThe Transition from Thermoset to Thermoplastic Composites - Interview with David Leach
On this episode, David Leach joins me to discuss the transition from thermoset to thermoplastic composites. David has been the director of business development…
Composites WeeklyYou Have More Influence Than You Think: Science-Based Strategies for Observing the Effect We Have on Others- Interview with Vanessa Bohns
On this episode, we feature a leadership segment with Vanessa Bohns, author of the bestselling book You Have More Influence Than You Think. Her book was named…
Composites WeeklyDeveloping the Latest Innovation in AFP Technology - Interview with Pravin Luthada of Addcomposites
On this episode, Pravin Luthada, CEO of Addcomposites joins me to discuss the new age of AFP (automated fiber placement) technology. Addcomposites aims to…
Composites WeeklyDiscussing Industry 4.0 with Andrew Pokelwaldt
On this episode, ACMA consultant Andrew Pokelwaldt joins me to discuss technologies that are driving Industry 4.0. Industry 4.0 is often referred to as the…