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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
Hydrograph
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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This week, Benjamin Debusschère joins the show. Benjamin supports emerging technologies by driving initiatives such as the Startup Booster competition and the JEC Innovation Awards. These programs provide visibility, networking, and business opportun... more

Returning guests Steven Floyd and Clark Patterson joined the show to discuss progress on the America Makes–funded Affordable and Agile Composite Additive Manufactured Structures (AACAMS) roadmap effort. As the project approaches completion, we explo... more

On this episode, we feature all of our conversations from day 2 at CAMX 2026 in Atlanta, GA. These include interviews with:

• Matthew Hartman of Loop Technology

• Gil Cooper of Plataine

• Marcy Offner of WCI

• Eimear O'Carroll of Lios

• Yve... more

On this episode, we'll be featuring all of our conversations from day 1 at CAMX 2026 in Atlanta, GA. These include interviews with:

• John Kehoe of Boaz Partners

• Kevin Wyss of Avadain Graphene

• Joe Stanish and Donald Paquet of L&L Products

... more

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

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Benjamin Debusschère
Handles the JEC Startup Booster Program
JEC
Episode: JEC Startup Booster Turns 10: A Decade of Innovation and What's Next - Interview with Benjamin Debusschère
Gil Cooper
Executive with Plataine, AI-native production planning and scheduling expert
Plataine
Episode: Interviews from Day 2 at CAMX 2026
Eimear O'Carroll
Chief Technology Officer
Lios
Episode: Interviews from Day 2 at CAMX 2026
Marcy Offner
Head of Women in the Composites Industry Program
Women in the Composites Industry
Episode: Interviews from Day 2 at CAMX 2026
Yves Cordeau
Market and Technology Development Manager
Avient Corporation
Episode: Interviews from Day 2 at CAMX 2026
Tom Sharrock
Representing James Cropper
James Cropper
Episode: Interviews from Day 2 at CAMX 2026
Paul Zwicklhuber
Application Engineer
Engel
Episode: Interviews from Day 2 at CAMX 2026
Daniel Neumann
Vice President of Government Relations
ACMA
Episode: Interviews from Day 2 at CAMX 2026
John Kehoe
Partner at Boaz Partners, materials/executive search expert
Boaz Partners
Episode: Interviews from Day 1 at CAMX 2026

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

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

JEC Startup Booster Turns 10: A Decade of Innovation and What's Next - Interview with Benjamin Debusschère
Q: Can you share a past participant story that highlights the journey from booster win to long-term impact?
Lyos at Davix, the 2018 Starter Booster winner, illustrates a long journey from lab breakthrough to broader markets, including space applications and ongoing collaborations, showing how a booster win can catalyze years of development and expansion.
JEC Startup Booster Turns 10: A Decade of Innovation and What's Next - Interview with Benjamin Debusschère
Q: What opportunities exist beyond winning the competition for startups, and how do you facilitate those connections?
Startup Booster is a platform that connects founders with the broader industry and investors. Finalists can meet major companies and potential customers during JEC World, access the Investor Day, and pursue pilots or collaborations that move them toward industrial production.
JEC Startup Booster Turns 10: A Decade of Innovation and What's Next - Interview with Benjamin Debusschère
Q: What makes Startup Booster stand out in your selection process, and how do you weigh technical innovation against commercial readiness?
We look beyond the technology itself to evaluate the business model, market potential, impact on the composites industry, sustainability, and the strength of the team. Not every startup is market-ready, but those with a clear vision and how their technology solves a real industrial need stand out.
Interviews from Day 1 at CAMX 2026
Q: What is Boaz Partners' core focus and how do you help companies and individuals in this space?
Boaz Partners operates as a professional executive search firm focused on specialty chemicals and advanced materials, helping clients and candidates find alignment beyond job descriptions by understanding culture, career trajectory, and long-term fit.
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.

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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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