On this episode, Dr. Yasmeen S. Alfaraj discusses the next generation of thermoset composites. She is the founder and CEO of NextSet Materials, a company developing a new generation of reprocessable thermoset materials. Yasmeen earned her bachelor’s...
On this episode, Martin McLaughlin joins the show to discuss his 39-year career at Northrop Grumman during the development of the B-2 bomber, the F-20 and F/A-18 fighters, and the YF-23 fighter. Martin also managed the DARPA experimental spaceplane...
On this episode, Lucas Dillingham of Brighton Science joins the podcast to discuss the science behind surface readiness. Brighton Science helps manufacturers understand and control one of the most important, and often overlooked parts of composite...
On this episode, Phillip Hover-Smoot, CEO of Atlas Cup, joins the show to discuss satellite racing. Atlas Cup introduces orbital sport by leveraging the heritage of classic racing competitions like America’s Cup and Formula One to delight sports...
On this episode, Yatine Boodhoo, founder of ThermoForged, joins the podcast. As an engineer, Yatine has built his career around advanced composites, developing a deep, hands-on expertise in thermoplastic materials as they’ve gained momentum. Along...
When the Titan submersible imploded during its descent to the wreck of the Titanic in June 2023, the tragedy captured the world’s attention. It raised difficult questions about engineering, innovation, and safety. Now, following the release of...
On this episode, Donald Paquet and Joe Stanish of L&L Products join the show to highlight T-Link®, a thermoplastic adhesive technology that combines the processing advantages of thermoplastics with superior adhesion. T-Link® can be used to create...
On this episode, Dan Neumann, VP of Government Affairs for the ACMA, joins the podcast to recap the ACMA Composites Fly-In in Washington, D.C. Each year, industry leaders travel to Capitol Hill to meet directly with lawmakers and policymakers...
On this episode, Will Tashman, Co-Founder of Uncountable, joins the podcast. Their AI-powered platform helps industries capture, structure, and connect complex formulation and experimental data throughout the full product lifecycle. Before...
On this episode, Kerry McCormick, CEO of PolyC Plastics and Composites, and co-founder Dr. Greg Sotzing join the podcast. PolyC Plastics and Composites is a company dedicated to developing cleaner, safer polymer technologies to replace legacy...
On this episode, Steve Starner, CEO of Continuous Composites, joins the show to discuss how their company is scaling its CF3D technology for aerospace, defense, hypersonics, UAVs, and other mission-critical applications. CF3D is a next...
On this episode, Trevor Smith, founder and CEO of Atomic-6, joins the podcast. Atomic-6 is an advanced composite solutions manufacturer revolutionizing mobility in extreme environments. They’re creating everything from impact-resistant spacecraft...

