On this episode, Roy Silvas, Business Development Director at Enduro Composites joins the podcast. We'll discuss where composites fit in the rapidly expanding data-center ecosystem, what adoption barriers still exist, and how the next generation of facilities could benefit from smarter material choices.

You can also read Roy's recent article at https://www.cablinginstall.com/data-center/article/55313169/integrating-composites-into-data-center-design.

On this episode, Dr. Valentyn S. Volkov joins the show to discuss how AI is being used to generate new materials. Dr. Volkov is ranked among the top 2% of scientists worldwide, with over 260 publications and more than 8,000 citations. He is also the founder of XPANCEO, a Dubai-based deep tech company developing the world's first invisible and weightless smart contact lenses, merging all your gadgets into one infinite screen.

On this episode, we'll delve into the world of printable biomaterials designed to heal the human body more quickly and safely. Our guest is Robert Joyce, founder of FibreTuff, a company developing a new class of bio-based composites—including a unique PAPC + Nylon 66 "alloy" that could redefine how we approach bone repair and tissue integration.

FibreTuff's material isn't just strong and printable—it's amphiphilic, meaning it promotes natural cell adhesion and faster healing. You can learn more at https://fibretuff.us.

On this episode, Rob Glenn of Forza joins the show. In business since 1979, Forza is a family-owned adhesive, sealant & specialty tape manufacturer based in the US. They supply the global industry with superior, high-performing, customized products.

You can learn more by visiting https://forzabuilt.com.

On this episode, Brittany Greer, executive director of Rosie Riveters, joins the podcast.Their organization works very closely with the manufacturing industry with a particular focus on preparing the workforce of tomorrow. They work to close the gaps in today's workforce by increasing participation in STEM, fostering critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Brittany is a guest writer for The AI Journal and we'll be discussing their work in preparing the the gneration of workers with the skills needed to succeed alongside AI.

On this episode, Joe Steele of LIFT joins the podcast to share some recent news. Their organization has been awarded a contract to accelerate the development of ceramic-based materials for use in industrial and defense applications.

This new four-year, $9 million "Critical Materials Processing" program will advance the state of technology and readiness for ceramics, ceramic matrix composites (CMCs), and ultrahigh-temperature materials.

LIFT is an accelerator connecting advanced materials, manufacturing processes, systems engineering and talent development enhancing America's manufacturing competitiveness, national economy, and security.

On this episode, Cindy Squires joins me to highlight Composites Evolution taking place October 22-23 in Knoxville, TN. This event brings together leading manufacturers, suppliers, and technical experts to explore practical, profitable solutions to the EPA's new styrene regulations.

This focused, forward-looking conference will show you how to turn compliance into a competitive advantage – boosting efficiency, improving processes, and unlocking new market opportunities.

You can learn more by visiting https://acmanet.org/event/composites-evolution.

On this episode, we'll be featuring several interviews from day two at CAMX 2025, including:

• Max Thouin of Fairmat discussing FairPly Recycled Technology. 0:21
• Mike Siwajek, VP of R&D at CSP discussing their ultra-lightweight TCA Float™: 5:47
• Yannick Willemin, founder of Catalysium: 10:39
• Imad Atallah, VP of Product Management at Hexcel Corporation: 19:31
• David Leach, SAMPE Fellow & Co-chair of the CAMX Conference: 35:34
• Jacob Clark of ReForm Composites Engineering: 43:38

On this episode, we'll be featuring several interviews from CAMX 2025, including:

• John Kehoe of Boaz Partners: 2:24
• Paul Salach discussing SUSTAINA® Loop by Owens Corning: 12:04
• Gary Owen, CEO of Lineat Composites Limited: 18:54
• Russell Gentry, Professor of Architecture and Civil Engineering at GA Tech discussing the Monogirder BladeBridge: 23:39
• Matthew Hardman discussing Loop Technology's FibreLINE system: 30:45
• Mark Adams of Polynt Group and Dr. Wayne Huberty from Mississippi State University discussing accelerated composite manufacturing using CRTM and 3D-printed thermoset tooling: 38:45
• Bryan Beimel of Pulflex Technologies: 51:52
• Dr. Moutushi Dey discussing AI in Manufacturing: 58:46
• Monica Rommel of Specialty Materials and Chantel Camardese of Toray Advanced Composites discussing the Hy-Bor® technology: 1:07

On this episode, Cindy Squires and Rebekah Stacha join me to talk about CAMX 2025, taking place in just over a week down in sunny Orlando, FL (Sep. 8-11). You can still register by visiting https://www.thecamx.org.