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Composites Weekly

Jonathan Taylor
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The Leading News and Information Podcast for the Composites & Advanced Materials Industry

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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 at t... more

On this episode, David J. Neivandt and Greg Simms join the show to discuss their research work developing a sustainable, biodegradable composite material derived from waste lobster shells and a natural binder, engineered for high mechanical performan... more

On this epiosde, 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-... more

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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

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Anna Brady-Estevez
Founding partner at American Deep Tech, former NSF program director
American Deep Tech
Episode: Funding Innovators in AI & Deep Tech: Interview with Anna Brady-Estevez
David Neivandt
Professor, University of Maine, Neivandt Research Group
University of Maine
Episode: A Structural Composite Material Made from Lobster Shells? Interview with David Neivandt and Greg Simms
Greg Simms
Staff member, Advanced Structures and Composites Center, UMaine
Advanced Structures and Composites Center, UMaine
Episode: A Structural Composite Material Made from Lobster Shells? Interview with David Neivandt and Greg Simms
Ollie Taylor
Founder and Director, Marine Futures
Marine Futures
Episode: Redefining Marine Composites Lifecycle: A Closer Look at the MarineShift360 Impact Accelerator Program
Alessandro Stagni
Chief Technical Officer, Northern Light Composites
Northern Light Composites
Episode: Redefining Marine Composites Lifecycle: A Closer Look at the MarineShift360 Impact Accelerator Program
Hatsuo Ishida
Professor of Macro Molecular Science and Engineering at Case Western Reserve University
Case Western Reserve University
Episode: ISS Tested Composites for Low Earth Orbit and Deep Space Travel
Caitlin Howell
Professor of Bioengineering at the University of Maine
University of Maine
Episode: Bio-Derived Barrier Coatings: A New Frontier in Sustainable Composites
Mehdi Tajvidi
Professor of Renewable Nanomaterials
University of Maine
Episode: Bio-Derived Barrier Coatings: A New Frontier in Sustainable Composites
Teong Tan
Chief Research Officer, Arclin
Arclin
Episode: Discussing Arclin's $1.8 billion Acquisition of DuPont's Aramids Business (Kevlar® & Nomex® brands)

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Jonathan Taylor
Host of Composites Weekly

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Redefining Marine Composites Lifecycle: A Closer Look at the MarineShift360 Impact Accelerator Program
Q: Ollie, before we get into your technology, can you explain what MarineShift360 is and how it works for a company?
Ollie explains that MarineShift360 is a free-access software that lets users log in, model lifecycle impacts of marine products, identify where impact occurs (raw materials, production, use, end of life), and experiment with design variables to reduce overall environmental footprint.
Redefining Marine Composites Lifecycle: A Closer Look at the MarineShift360 Impact Accelerator Program
Q: Ollie, give us a little background on yourself with Marine Futures. You are the founder and director and also we'll start there with your background and then let's get into the impact accelerator initiative that you have going.
Ollie describes roughly 18-19 years in the marine industry across boats and product development, noting a turning point about sustainability around seven to eight years ago and his journey toward life cycle assessment and starting Marine Futures to share information with the wider industry.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Composites Weekly

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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