Composites Weekly
28 episodes
Hemp-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.
Interviews from Day 1 at JEC World 2026
On this episode, we feature several interviews from day one of JEC World 2026, including some Innovation Award winners and Startup Booster finalists.  These include interviews with: The post Interviews from Day 1 at JEC World 2026 first appeared on Composites Weekly. The post Interviews from Day 1 at JEC World 2026 appeared first on Composites Weekly.
Where AI Is Actually Delivering Value in Manufacturing Supply Chains
On this latest episode, Lisa Anderson, President of LMA Consulting Group joins the podcast. Lisa is one of the most respected voices in manufacturing strategy, supply chain transformation, and SIOP. She’s the author of a recently released book titled AI & Advanced Technologies in Manufacturing, where she explores how manufacturers are using AI and advanced analytics to drive real, […] The post Where AI Is Actually Delivering Value in Manufacturing Supply Chains first appeared on Composites Weekly. The post Where AI Is Actually Delivering Value in Manufacturing Supply Chains appeared first on Composites Weekly.
Introducing Galvorn: The Lightest, Strongest and Most Flexible Conductive Fiber on the Planet
On this episode, Bryan Hassin, CEO of DexMat, joins the show to discuss Galvorn – a next-generation conductive material designed for high-performance, weight-constrained applications across aerospace, defense, automotive, and data infrastructure. Their latest funding marks a transition point for the company, from deep materials R&D into production scale and customer qualification. Bryan has spent his career working at […] The post Introducing Galvorn: The Lightest, Strongest and Most Flexible Conductive Fiber on the Planet first appeared on Composites Weekly. The post Introducing Galvorn: The Lightest, Strongest and Most Flexible Conductive Fiber on the Planet appeared first on Composites Weekly.
This New Composite Heals Itself (1,000 Times)
Self-healing composites have been talked about for years, but sometimes a piece of research comes along that looks meaningfully different. This week, Andy Tomaswick, a science journalist, joins the show to discuss his recent article, “The Composite That Heals Itself 1,000 Times.“ It highlights a self-healing composite material developed by researchers at North Carolina State University […] The post This New Composite Heals Itself (1,000 Times) first appeared on Composites Weekly. The post This New Composite Heals Itself (1,000 Times) appeared first on Composites Weekly.
From Scan to Surgery: 3D-Printed Implants for Injured Soldiers in Ukraine
On this episode, Nancy Hairston, CEO of MedCAD joins the show to discuss their innovative approach to the design and production of patient-matched medical devices using additive manufacturing. They’ve recently produced 3D-printed implants for wounded Ukrainian soldiers, an application where speed and accuracy can be life-changing. Their approach is 100% patient-customized, with every implant and […] The post From Scan to Surgery: 3D-Printed Implants for Injured Soldiers in Ukraine first appeared on Composites Weekly. The post From Scan to Surgery: 3D-Printed Implants for Injured Soldiers in Ukraine appeared first on Composites Weekly.
Discussing the Engineering Boundaries of Additive Manufacturing – Interview with Marty Johnson of 3D Systems
On this episode, Marty Johnson, VP of Product and Technical Fellow at 3D Systems, joins the show to take a clear-eyed look at additive manufacturing materials—what they can do, what they can’t, and what engineers should realistically expect when composites and filled materials enter the 3D-printing conversation. Marty brings a mechanical engineering first perspective to additive manufacturing, cutting […] The post Discussing the Engineering Boundaries of Additive Manufacturing – Interview with Marty Johnson of 3D Systems first appeared on Composites Weekly. The post Discussing the Engineering Boundaries of Additive Manufacturing – Interview with Marty Johnson of 3D Systems appeared first on Composites Weekly.
Graphene at Scale: How HydroGraph Is Solving Graphene’s Biggest Problem
On this episode, we’re joined by Kjirstin Breure, President and CEO of HydroGraph—a company that may finally be turning graphene from a promise into a product. For more than a decade, graphene has been called a wonder material, but most producers struggled with impurities, inconsistency, and the inability to scale. HydroGraph has taken a different path—developing a […] The post Graphene at Scale: How HydroGraph Is Solving Graphene’s Biggest Problem first appeared on Composites Weekly. The post Graphene at Scale: How HydroGraph Is Solving Graphene’s Biggest Problem appeared first on Composites Weekly.
From Innovation to Industry: A Preview of JEC World 2026 with Thomas Lepretre
On this episode, Thomas Lepretre joins the show to talk about JEC World 2026. Thomas is Vice President of Events, Sales & Operations at JEC Group. We’ll be discussing what’s in store for this year’s big show in Paris, March 10-12. If you plan to attend, don’t forget to use the mobile app, an all-in-one networking tool designed […] The post From Innovation to Industry: A Preview of JEC World 2026 with Thomas Lepretre first appeared on Composites Weekly. The post From Innovation to Industry: A Preview of JEC World 2026 with Thomas Lepretre appeared first on Composites Weekly.