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Composites Weekly

Jonathan Taylor
Aerospace
Composites Industry
Composites
Advanced Materials
3D Printing
Artificial Intelligence
Sustainability
Additive Manufacturing
Graphene
ACMA
CAMX 2025
Drones
Composites Manufacturing
SUSTAINA Loop
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Automotive Industry
Military Applications
Energy Storage
Composite Materials
Bipartisan and Carbon Fibers

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

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Joining the podcast this week is Francesco De Stefano, co-founder and CEO of Caracol, a company using robotics and large-format additive manufacturing to help manufacturers rethink how they build large, complex parts.

Founded in Milan in 2017, Cara... more

On this episode, Mike Gromacki revisits the show to discuss some of the latest news at Norplex-Micarta. Now 10 months into his role as CEO there, Mike is helping shape the company's next chapter around a clear focus: "Life Critical. Mission Critical.... more

On this episode, Rhona Togher, CEO and co-founder of Lios, joins the show. Lios is an Irish company developing advanced materials to tackle unwanted noise and vibration. Its flagship technology, SoundBounce, takes a different approach to acoustic ins... more

On this episode, Nathan Silvernail joins the show. He is the co-founder and CEO of Plantd—a company reimagining how structural building materials are manufactured. Before launching Plantd, Nathan spent nearly a decade at SpaceX, where he helped devel... more

With CAMX just a few weeks away, it's a perfect time to revisit one of our previous conversations with Daniel Murphy of Alcove Media on a topic that every exhibitor should be thinking about: how do you actually generate business from a trade show?

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Joining the podcast this week is Yannick Willemin. Yannick is the founder of Catalysium, a deep-tech consultancy supporting startups, SMEs, and investors across the composites and advanced materials ecosystem.

He brings nearly two decades of experi... more

Graphene has been called one of the most extraordinary materials ever discovered. It's exceptionally strong, lightweight, electrically conductive, and thermally conductive. But more than a decade after capturing the world's attention, one major quest... more

On this episode, Dr. Yasmeen S. Alfaraj discusses the next generation of thermoset composites. She is the founder and CEO of NextSet Materials, a company developing a new generation of reprocessable thermoset materials.

Yasmeen earned her bachelor'... more

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Francesco De Stefano
CEO and co-founder of Caracol
Caracol
Episode: Beyond Prototypes: How Caracol Is Scaling Robotic Composite 3D Printing: Interview with Francesco De Stefano
Rhona Togher
CEO and co-founder of Lios
Lios
Episode: SoundBounce and The Future of Acoustic Materials: Interview with Rhona Togher, CEO of Lios
Nathan Silvernail
Co-founder and CEO of Plantd, former SpaceX engineer
Plantd
Episode: How Former SpaceX Engineers Are Turning Grass into Carbon-Negative Structural Panels
Brad Larschan
CEO and co-founder of Avadain
Avadain
Episode: LTDF Graphene at Scale: How Avadain is Turning This Wonder Material Into Industrial Reality
Kevin Wyss
Director of Applications at Avadain
Avadain
Episode: LTDF Graphene at Scale: How Avadain is Turning This Wonder Material Into Industrial Reality
Yasmeen Alfaraj
Founder and CEO of NextSet Materials
NextSet Materials
Episode: The Chemistry That Could Transform Thermoset Composites
Lucas Dillingham
Global Applications Director for Brighton Science, expert in surface readiness and adhesion
Brighton Science
Episode: The Hidden Science Behind Surface Readiness: Interview with Lucas Dillingham
Phillip Hover-Smoot
CEO of Atlas Cup, space racing advocate
Atlas Cup
Episode: Orbital Racing: The Ultimate Proving Ground for Next-Generation Composites?
Yatine Boodhoo
Founder of ThermoForged, focused on storytelling around thermoplastic composites
ThermoForged
Episode: Why Every Composite Innovation Needs a Better Story: Interview with Yatine Boodhoo of ThermoForged

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Jonathan Taylor
Host of the episode, introducing guests and guiding the interview; Host of the show

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Beyond Prototypes: How Caracol Is Scaling Robotic Composite 3D Printing: Interview with Francesco De Stefano
Q: Have you expanded your presence here in the US, and what is your current footprint there?
Yes, Caracol runs two factories (one in Europe and one in the US) and operates a production center in Austin, Texas, to serve US customers with local assembly and close proximity to key industries and government partners.
Beyond Prototypes: How Caracol Is Scaling Robotic Composite 3D Printing: Interview with Francesco De Stefano
Q: What has been the biggest challenge in moving from demonstration to repeatable production, and how do you address material consistency and qualification for demanding applications?
The challenges include material consistency, interlayer bonding, and alignment with certification standards; Caracol addresses this by doing early development with QEMs, generating data and procedures, and pursuing internal production and standards to build confidence before scaling production.
Beyond Prototypes: How Caracol Is Scaling Robotic Composite 3D Printing: Interview with Francesco De Stefano
Q: You described earlier the robotic manufacturing ecosystem, so I want you to describe what it looks like on the factory floor?
Francesco explains a workflow where CAD files are routed into AIDAS software for simulation and parameter suggestion, then executed on a 6-axis robotic platform with optional milling or scanning heads; the system is designed so operators without robotics background can program and monitor print jobs via a slicer-like interface.
SoundBounce and The Future of Acoustic Materials: Interview with Rhona Togher, CEO of Lios
Q: What milestones are you hitting soon in terms of production?
We commissioned our tooling this week and plan to go into production in October with product off the line in November, marking over a decade of development turning into scalable manufacturing.
SoundBounce and The Future of Acoustic Materials: Interview with Rhona Togher, CEO of Lios
Q: What are the most compelling applications you're targeting first?
Initial focus is on the construction sector for rapid market adoption, followed by aerospace where weight and space savings can be transformative, with longer-term goals for spaceflight applications such as launch vehicle fairings.

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This show centers on advanced composites, materials science, and aerospace engineering, featuring deep technical conversations with industry practitioners, researchers, and leaders shaping the future of high-performance materials. Episodes frequently explore new chemistries, recycling and circularity, additive and thermoplastic bonding, and the practicalities of bringing cutting-edge technologies from lab-scale proofs to industrial deployment. Guests range from startup founders to established engineers and policy advocates, often tying engineering insights to manufacturing outcomes, standardization, and market strategies. A standout pattern is blending rigorous technical detail with real-world applications, industry case studies, and strate... more

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