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IACMI 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 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, […] The post IACMI at 10: Discussing Next Week’s Members Meeting with IACMI CEO Chad Duty first appeared on Composites Weekly . The...

Jun 20, 2025•22 min

Recapping the ACMA’s Composites Fly-In with Dan Neumann

On this episode, 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. The post Recapping the ACMA’s Composites Fly-In with Dan Neumann first appeared on Composites Weekly . The post Recapping the ACMA’s Composites Fly-In with Dan Neumann appeared first on Composites Weekly ....

Jun 17, 2025•27 min

How Hexcel and JetZero Are Revolutionizing Aircraft Design With an “All Wing” Body Demonstrator

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-wing […] The post How Hexcel and JetZero Are Revolutionizing Air...

Jun 04, 2025•20 min

Interview 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 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 […] The post Interview with Mark Stiving, Author of Selling Value: How to Win More Deals at Higher Prices first appeared on Composites Weekly . The post Int...

May 27, 2025•35 min

Building 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 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, […] The post Building Tomorrow’s Workforce: SpaceTEC’s New Center and the Role of CCT Certification first appeared on Composites We...

May 22, 2025•27 min

Discussing 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 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 […] The post Discussing a New 3D-Printing Method That Enables Color-Changing Stress-Responsive Materials first appeared on...

May 16, 2025•21 min

Wichita State Research Team Advances Composites with Helical CNTs – Interview with Dr. Davood Askari

On this episode, Dr. Davood Askari joins the podcast to discuss their latest research work. 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. […] The post Wichita State Research Team Advances Composites ...

Apr 30, 2025•22 min

Discussing 3D Printed Drone Technology with UAV Expert Patrick Egan

On this episode, 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 […] The post Discussing 3D Printed Drone Technology with UAV Expert Patrick Egan first appeared on Composites ...

Apr 24, 2025•24 min

Recruiting 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 Partners is an executive recruitment firm providing companies in the composites and advanced materials industry with custom recruiting solutions. Their partners and consultants have extensive experience working in a broad array of functional areas […] The post Recruiting with Precision for Specialized Industries – Interview with John Keho...

Apr 21, 2025•22 min

Unlocking 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 for composite industries. Their innovative process consists of two distinct stages: (1) Unique Mixing: This process involves the deagglomeration of fiber bundles and the uniform mixing of various types of fibers. (2) Dry-laid Technique: The mixing stage […] The post Unlocking the Potential of Natural Fibers – Interview with Vinit Chaudhary ...

Apr 15, 2025•20 min

Unlocking the Power of Natural Wood for Sustainable Composites – Interview with Andres Mitnik of Strong by Form

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 fuse the sustainability of wood with the performance and productivity of advanced composites. They were a Startup Booster Award winner for Sustainability this year at JEC World. Their new Woodflow technology is disrupting lightweight […] The post Unlocking the Power of Natural Wood for Sustainable Composites – Interview with Andres Mitnik ...

Apr 07, 2025•19 min

Where 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 Startup Booster Award winner this year at JEC World. They’ve developed a new class of continuous molding with the speed of pultrusion and the adaptability of 3D printing, enabled by proprietary resins and their unique curing behavior. Their patent-pending process allows […] The post Where 3d Printing Meets Pultrusion – Interview with Dan Lee of Perseus Materials first appeared on Composites Weekly . The post Where 3d Print...

Mar 26, 2025•21 min

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