On this episode, Scott Lewit and Joni Richards of Structural Composites, Inc., join the show to discuss one of their latest projects, which includes a $9 million contract with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the Canaveral Fiber Reinforced...
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is sending shockwaves through global supply chains—particularly across petrochemicals, resins, and composite materials. With nearly 20% of the world’s oil and a significant share of polyethylene, polypropylene...
Joining the podcast this week is Bruce King, an engineer, author, filmmaker, and one of the leading voices in sustainable and bio-based building materials. He is the author of the book Build Beyond Zero: New Ideas for Carbon-Smart Architecture. ...
On this episode, Anna Brady-Estevez, PhD, joins the show. She is the founding partner of American Deep Tech, a technology investment firm that focuses on aerospace & space tech, energy, AI, biotech, and more. Anna has served as a Program Director...
On this episode, Ollie Taylor and Alessandro Stagni join the podcast to discuss the MarineShift360 Impact Accelerator program. It’s a year-long initiative equipping marine organizations with lifecycle assessment expertise and access to an industry...
On this episode, Professor Hatsuo Ishida, PhD of Case Western Reserve University, joins the show to discuss the development of next-generation composite materials engineered for deep-space travel. He shares the origin of their work with ultra-high...
On this episode, researchers Caitlin Howell and Mehdi Tajvidi from the University of Maine join the show to discuss their research in developing a fully bio-derived composite coating that is grown, not manufactured. By combining edible fungal...
On this episode, Teong Tan, Arclin’s Chief Research Officer, joins the podcast to discuss Arclin’s $1.8 billion acquisition of DuPont’s aramid business, adding the iconic Kevlar® and Nomex® brands to its portfolio. Teong leads the company’s...
On this episode, John Kehoe of Boaz Partners joins the show. Boaz isn’t your typical recruiting firm. They operate as strategic partners, using a proven, deeply embedded process to understand business goals, culture, and long-term objectives before...
On this episode, Aaron Fitzgerald, CEO of Mars Materials, joins the show. Carbon fiber has long been a cornerstone of aerospace and defense, but the reality is, the supply chain behind it is anything but secure. Today, much of the world’s high...
On this episode, Krishnan Veluswamy, Ph.D., joins the podcast to discuss the upcoming Demo Day at Fibers and Composites Manufacturing Facility (FCMF). Krishnan is an Assistant Professor, Mechanical, Aerospace & Biomedical Engineering Department, and...
On this episode, we’re looking at a project that could say a lot about where advanced manufacturing is headed next. America Makes has awarded UDRI $450,000 for its AACAMS (Affordable and Agile Composite Additive Manufactured Structures) project...
