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CW Talks: The Composites Podcast

Composites World
Aerospace
IACMI
Greene Tweed
Thermoplastic Composites
Bcomp
Additive Manufacturing
Talent Acquisition
Natural Fiber Composites
Caracol
Composites Industry
Composite Materials
Rotating Equipment
BMW
Centrifugal Pumps
National Composites Week
Sampy
Automation
Thermoplastics
Maritime
Automotive

CW Talks: The Composites Podcast is a biweekly podcast that highlights the people and technologies shaping the world of composites. Interviews feature guests with expertise and insight about where composites have been and where they are headed.

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In celebration of National Composites Week 2026 (Aug. 24–28), this episode of CW Talks features host Scott Francis, editor of CompositesWorld, in conversation with Jason Gibson, chief commercialization officer at the Institute for Advanced Composites... more

In this installment of CW Talks, CompositesWorld speaks with Francesco De Stefano, CEO and co-founder of Caracol (Milan, Italy), about the company's proprietary robotic large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM) platform for composites. What began as... more

In this installment of CW Talks, we explore the world of natural fiber composites and their growing role in sustainable lightweighting with Christian Fischer, CEO and co-founder of Bcomp (Fribourg, Switzerland), a company specializing in high-perfor... more

In this installment of CW Talks, we explore the use of thermoplastic composites for rotating equipment in variety of sectors from industrial applications to aerospace. We recently spoke with Dave Noblin, product manager for wear-resistant components ... more

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Jason Gibson
Chief Commercialization Officer
IACMI - Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation
Episode: Episode 58: Jason Gibson, IACMI
Francesco De Stefano
Co-founder and CEO of Caracol
Caracol
Episode: Episode 57: Francesco De Stefano, Caracol
Christian Fischer
CEO and co-founder of Bcomp
Bcomp
Episode: Episode 56: Christian Fischer, Bcomp
Dave Noblin
Product Manager for Wear-Resistant Components with Greene Tweed
Greene Tweed
Episode: Episode 55: Dave Noblin, Greene Tweed
Mitchell Smith
Technology leader at ST Engineering MRAS
ST Engineering MRAS
Episode: Episode 54: Mitchell Smith, ST Engineering MRAS
Michael Novak
President of AIJ Search
AIJ Search
Episode: Episode 53: Michael Novak, AIJ Search
Chad Duty
CEO of IACMI
IACMI (Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation)
Episode: Episode 52: Chad Duty, IACMI
Francesco Irulo
Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Exel Composites
Exel Composites
Episode: Episode 51: Francesco Ierullo, Exel Composites

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Scott Francis
Host of CW Talks: The Composites Podcast

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Great depth with guests; sound quality sometimes distracts.
Topics are compelling; production quality could be stronger.
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Industry-focused discussions that help identify practical applications.
Could use more diverse guest backgrounds over time.

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Episode 58: Jason Gibson, IACMI
Q: What steps can companies take to engage with IACMI if they aren't members yet?
Non-members should engage with IACMI through events, facility tours, and conversations with technical teams to learn about resources and potential value before joining.
Episode 58: Jason Gibson, IACMI
Q: What do you see as the biggest bottleneck between promising composites technology and true production scale today?
The main bottleneck is proving manufacturability at scale—ensuring materials can be produced consistently, economically, and at volume, with OEMs seeking confidence that the technology will work in production.
Episode 58: Jason Gibson, IACMI
Q: Can you talk a bit about your career, moving composites technology out of lab into the market?
Jason explains that commercialization hinges on bridging technology with market needs, emphasizing coordination among suppliers, equipment makers, OEMs, and workforce development to translate lab innovations into commercially viable products.
Episode 57: Francesco De Stefano, Caracol
Q: What differentiates your platform from other large-format 3D printing systems?
The differentiators are the scale, the six-axis robotic tool, the cost advantages of pellets versus filament, the integrated ecosystem (hardware, software, automation, materials), and the ability to produce end-use parts rather than just tooling, with significantly reduced lead times and material waste.
Episode 57: Francesco De Stefano, Caracol
Q: Can you just start by giving us a bit of background about Caracol, your mission, the markets you serve?
Caracol focuses on large-format additive manufacturing for composites, aiming to bring production closer to where parts are used through a distributed, robotics-enabled platform. The company started with a service bureau approach to learn the tech, then pivoted to scale via OEM collaborations and a distributed production model, covering aerospace, automotive, defense, maritime, and other industries.

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This show targets professionals involved in composites, manufacturing, and advanced materials, featuring in-depth conversations with researchers, engineers, and leaders who push the boundaries of scalable, real-world applications. Recurring threads include large-format additive manufacturing, high-rate aerospace and automotive production, sustainable materials, and the shift from traditional metal components to thermoplastics and composites in critical systems. Episodes frequently explore ecosystem dynamics—hardware, software, automation, and partnerships—and provide pragmatic takeaways on certification, supply chain, and cost of ownership. Notable moments include practical case studies, alliance-building with OEMs, and discussions on how e... more

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3. Christian Fischer
4. Dave Noblin
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7. Chad Duty
8. Francesco Irulo

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