Composites Weekly

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

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August 20, 202647 min

Catalyzing the Future of Composites: From Innovation to Investment- Interview with Yannick Willemin

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 experience spanning materials engineering, manufacturing, business development, corporate strategy, startups, and investment. His work touches nearly every part of the […] The post Catalyzing the Future of Composites: From Innovation to Investment- Interview with Yannick Willemin first appeared on Composites Weekly .

August 12, 202637 min

LTDF Graphene at Scale: How Avadain is Turning This Wonder Material Into Industrial Reality

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 question remains: why hasn’t it transformed manufacturing the way so many people predicted? On this episode, Brad Larschan and Kevin Wyss of […] The post LTDF Graphene at Scale: How Avadain is Turning This Wonder Material Into Industrial Reality first appeared on Composites Weekly .

August 6, 202639 min

The Chemistry That Could Transform Thermoset Composites – Interview with Yasmeen S. Alfaraj, PhD

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’s degree in chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley, before completing her Ph.D. in chemistry at MIT, specializing in polymers and […] The post The Chemistry That Could Transform Thermoset Composites – Interview with Yasmeen S. Alfaraj, PhD first appeared on Composites Weekly .

July 30, 202631 min

From Stealth Aircraft to Space Transportation: The Evolution of Aerospace Composites

On this episode, Martin McLaughlin joins the show to discuss his 39-year career at Northrop Grumman during the development of the B-2 bomber, the F-20 and F/A-18 fighters, and the YF-23 fighter. Martin also managed the DARPA experimental spaceplane XS-1 program and numerous internal Northrop Grumman studies for air-launched to orbit rocketplanes. He continues his […] The post From Stealth Aircraft to Space Transportation: The Evolution of Aerospace Composites first appeared on Composites Weekly .

July 23, 202637 min

The Hidden Science Behind Surface Readiness: Interview with Lucas Dillingham

On this episode, Lucas Dillingham of Brighton Science joins the podcast to discuss the science behind surface readiness. Brighton Science helps manufacturers understand and control one of the most important, and often overlooked parts of composite production: the surface. Lucas works at the intersection of surface science, manufacturing, and quality control, helping companies replace subjective […] The post The Hidden Science Behind Surface Readiness: Interview with Lucas Dillingham first appeared on Composites Weekly .

July 17, 202627 min

Orbital Racing: The Ultimate Proving Ground for Next-Generation Composites?

On this episode, Phillip Hover-Smoot, CEO of Atlas Cup, joins the show to discuss satellite racing. Atlas Cup introduces orbital sport by leveraging the heritage of classic racing competitions like America’s Cup and Formula One to delight sports fans and bring competitive sport firmly into the 21st century. The post Orbital Racing: The Ultimate Proving Ground for Next-Generation Composites? first appeared on Composites Weekly .

July 14, 202646 min

Why Every Composite Innovation Needs a Better Story: Interview with Yatine Boodhoo of Thermoforged

On this episode, Yatine Boodhoo, founder of ThermoForged, joins the podcast. As an engineer, Yatine has built his career around advanced composites, developing a deep, hands-on expertise in thermoplastic materials as they’ve gained momentum. Along the way, he discovered that the most groundbreaking technologies rarely fail due to lack of performance. They fail because people don’t understand […] The post Why Every Composite Innovation Needs a Better Story: Interview with Yatine Boodhoo of Thermoforged first appeared on Composites Weekly .

July 9, 202648 min

Most Replayed Episode: Revisiting the Titan Submersible Disaster – Design Flaws, Composite Failure, and Aerospace Certification

When the Titan submersible imploded during its descent to the wreck of the Titanic in June 2023, the tragedy captured the world’s attention. It raised difficult questions about engineering, innovation, and safety. Now, following the release of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada’s final investigation, we have a much clearer picture of what went wrong. In […] The post Most Replayed Episode: Revisiting the Titan Submersible Disaster – Design Flaws, Composite Failure, and Aerospace Certification first appeared on Composites Weekly .

July 1, 202622 min

Beyond Epoxy: Inside L&L Products’T-Link® Thermoplastic Adhesive

On this episode, Donald Paquet and Joe Stanish of L&L Products join the show to highlight T-Link®, a thermoplastic adhesive technology that combines the processing advantages of thermoplastics with superior adhesion. T-Link® can be used to create lightweight, highly customizable composite structures that enhance performance through processability across a wide range of markets and potential applications. It’s available […] The post Beyond Epoxy: Inside L&L Products’T-Link® Thermoplastic Adhesive first appeared on Composites Weekly .

June 29, 202643 min

Recapping the ACMA’s Composites 2026 Fly-In: Interview with Daniel Neumann

On this episode, Dan Neumann, VP of Government Affairs for the ACMA, joins the podcast to recap the ACMA Composites Fly-In in Washington, D.C. Each year, industry leaders travel to Capitol Hill to meet directly with lawmakers and policymakers, ensuring the industry’s voice is heard on issues ranging from infrastructure and defense to manufacturing regulations and workforce […] The post Recapping the ACMA’s Composites 2026 Fly-In: Interview with Daniel Neumann first appeared on Composites Weekly .