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Composites Weekly

Jonathan Taylor
Close Contour Technology
CAMX 2024
Composites
ACMA
Electric Vehicles
Composites Industry
Aerospace
Sustainability
Infrastructure
CCT Training
Fiber-Reinforced Polymers
Energy Storage Solutions
Carbon Fiber Composites
RAMPF Group
Molds
Modeling
Army Corps Of Engineers
Drones
Automotive Industry
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The Leading News and Information Podcast for the Composites & Advanced Materials Industry

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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 myceliu... more

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 innovation... more

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 ev... more

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-perfor... more

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 A... more

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, focu... more

On this episode, we feature more interviews from the 2nd day of JEC World 2026. These include a mix of Innovation Award winners, and Startup Booster finalists.

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Teong Tan
Chief Research Officer, Arclin
Arclin
Episode: Discussing Arclin's $1.8 billion Acquisition of DuPont's Aramids Business (Kevlar® & Nomex® brands)
John Kehoe
Associate Partner at Boaz Partners, specializing in executive search for advanced materials
Boaz Partners
Episode: What Most Companies Miss When Hiring Industry Leaders - Interview with John Kehoe
Aaron Fitzgerald
CEO and co-founder of Mars Materials
Mars Materials
Episode: Material Sovereignty: The Race to Reinvent Carbon Fiber - Interview with Aaron Fitzgerald of Mars Materials
Krishnan Veluswamy
Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee, Mechanical, Aerospace and Biomedical Engineering; leads Fibers and Composites Manufacturing Facility
University of Tennessee
Episode: Previewing UTK and IACMI Demo Day at the Fibers and Composites Manufacturing Facility
Steven Floyd
CEO of Floyd Technology Consulting, LLC; Wooler's Associate
Floyd Technology Consulting, LLC; Wooler's Associates
Episode: Discussing the America Makes Composites (AACAMS) Project with Steven Floyd and Clark Patterson
Clark Patterson
Technology leader focused on large-format additive manufacturing and continuous fiber reinforcement
Center Street Technologies
Episode: Discussing the America Makes Composites (AACAMS) Project with Steven Floyd and Clark Patterson
Henry Sedano
CEO of Trimer Technologies
Trimer Technologies
Episode: Interviews from Day 2 at JEC World 2026
Cody Sheltra
Co-founder, Reform Composites Incorporated
Reform Composites
Episode: Interviews from Day 2 at JEC World 2026
Philip Hoover
Representative, Phoenix Composites
Phoenix Composites
Episode: Interviews from Day 2 at JEC World 2026

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Jonathan Taylor
Host of Composites Weekly

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Material Sovereignty: The Race to Reinvent Carbon Fiber - Interview with Aaron Fitzgerald of Mars Materials
Q: What is the core technology Mars Materials is bringing to carbon fiber precursors?
Mars Materials licenses its core IP from a national lab, uses a proprietary catalyst, and converts captured CO2 (along with water, electricity, or sugars) into a three-carbon intermediary, enabling a drop-in replacement for acrylonitrile used in carbon fiber precursor production.
Discussing Arclin's $1.8 billion Acquisition of DuPont's Aramids Business (Kevlar® & Nomex® brands)
Q: What was attractive about acquiring the Aramids business and its brands like Kevlar and Nomex?
The acquisition was driven by a recognition that Aramids are evolving technologies with ongoing opportunities across multiple end-markets, including aerospace, defense, and infrastructure, supported by innovations like Kevlar Axle and FirePoint that enable higher performance and broader applicability.
Previewing UTK and IACMI Demo Day at the Fibers and Composites Manufacturing Facility
Q: How does the UT facility fit into the broader ecosystem?
The facility acts as a complementary hub to Oak Ridge National Laboratory and IACME, creating a unique East Tennessee ecosystem that brings together academic researchers, government agencies, and industry partners under one roof for collaborative R&D and workforce development.
Previewing UTK and IACMI Demo Day at the Fibers and Composites Manufacturing Facility
Q: What can visitors expect at the demo day?
Visitors can expect a guided sequence through 11 or 12 demo areas featuring live equipment demonstrations, including practical showcases of sizing, tape placement, and other manufacturing processes, with some demos running periodically based on attendees and scheduling.
Introducing Galvorn: The Lightest, Strongest and Most Flexible Conductive Fiber on the Planet
Q: What are your clients looking for before they're willing to qualify a next-generation material like Galvorn?
They want to see performance testing results and consistency in the manufacturing process, ensuring that the material behaves the same way every time it is produced.

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What is Composites Weekly about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show consistently covers breakthroughs in composites, advanced materials, and AI-enabled manufacturing, with a strong emphasis on how new materials scale from lab to real-world use. Episodes explore self-healing and graphene-enabled materials, 3D printing and biocompatible composites for medical and military applications, and the practical realities of bringing cutting-edge innovations to aerospace, defense, data centers, and logistics. A notable pattern is bridging technical depth with business impact—discussing scaling challenges, supply chains, trade shows, and partnerships—making it useful for engineers, product leaders, and corporate decision-makers evaluating new materials or seeking speakers for industry events. A recurring stren... more

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