Composites Weekly
The leading news and information podcast of the composites industry
Jonathan Taylor
Show overview
Composites Weekly has published 28 episodes during 2026. That works out to roughly 15 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 18 min and 34 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Technology show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed yesterday, with 28 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Jonathan Taylor.
From the publisher
This is a podcast that's dedicated to composite manufacturers. It provides them updated news and information within the industry.
Latest Episodes
View all 28 episodesHemp-Based Thermoplastics: The Future of Sustainable Polymers?
CF3D: The Next Generation of Composites for Mission-Critical Performance – Interview with Steve Starner of Continuous Composites
From Composite Space Armor™ to Orbital Data Centers: Interview with Trevor Smith, founder of Atomic-6
Advancing Circular Composites: How James Cropper and Hexcel Are Driving Recycling Innovation Through the ECCA
Inside the $9 Million FRP Sector Gate Project: Interview with Scott Lewit and Joni Richards of Structural Composites
The Strait of Hormuz Conflict and the Future of Global Supply Chains
Beyond Concrete: Bio-Composites, Algae-Based Cement, and New Ideas for Carbon-Smart Architecture
AI, Automation, and the Future of U.S. Manufacturing: Interview with Rush LaSelle
The Future of Composites Workforce Training – Updates from Kyle Jordan of ACMA
Funding Innovators in AI & Deep Tech: Interview with Anna Brady-Estevez
A Biodegradable Structural Composite Made from Lobster Shells?
Redefining Marine Composites Lifecycle: A Closer Look at the MarineShift360 Impact Accelerator Program
ISS Tested Composites for Low Earth Orbit and Deep Space Travel
Bio-Derived Barrier Coatings: A New Frontier in Sustainable Composites
Discussing Arclin’s $1.8 Billion Acquisition of DuPont’s Aramids Business (Kevlar® & Nomex® brands)
What Most Companies Miss When Hiring Industry Leaders – Interview with John Kehoe
Material Sovereignty: The Race to Reinvent Carbon Fiber
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-performance carbon fiber depends on globally concentrated precursor production, leaving critical industries exposed at a time when […] The post Material Sovereignty: The Race to Reinvent Carbon Fiber first appeared on Composites Weekly. The post Material Sovereignty: The Race to Reinvent Carbon Fiber appeared first on Composites Weekly.
Previewing UTK and IACMI Demo Day at Fibers and Composites Manufacturing Facility (FCMF)
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 affiliated with Fibers and Composites Manufacturing Facility, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN. This upcoming event on Wednesday, March 25th, will provide […] The post Previewing UTK and IACMI Demo Day at Fibers and Composites Manufacturing Facility (FCMF) first appeared on Composites Weekly. The post Previewing UTK and IACMI Demo Day at Fibers and Composites Manufacturing Facility (FCMF) appeared first on Composites Weekly.
Discussing the America Makes Composites CFAM Project with Steven Floyd and Clark Patterson
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, focused on pushing forward the integration of additive manufacturing and advanced composites for aerospace and defense. The DOD […] The post Discussing the America Makes Composites CFAM Project with Steven Floyd and Clark Patterson first appeared on Composites Weekly. The post Discussing the America Makes Composites CFAM Project with Steven Floyd and Clark Patterson appeared first on Composites Weekly.
Interviews From Day 2 at JEC World 2026
On this episode, we feature several interviews from day two of JEC World 2026, including some Innovation Award winners and Startup Booster finalists. These include interviews with: The post Interviews From Day 2 at JEC World 2026 first appeared on Composites Weekly. The post Interviews From Day 2 at JEC World 2026 appeared first on Composites Weekly.