Eric Santiago, President of the Board of the Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association, joins us to discuss the current state of manufacturing on the island and where it can go in the future.

Alexander Alvarado, CEO of Paradigm Parachutes, sits down to discuss his company, its rapid growth in supporting the warfighter and Department of Defense, and what might be in store in the future for the parachute business.

Adam Loukus, President of Michigan-based LoukusTech, talks about his organizations origins, its materials work, and life in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

David Vidal of the Welding Training Center (WTC) in San Juan, Puerto Rico talks about his experiences in giving back to the community through teaching and bringing LIFT's Operation Next program to the island.

LIFT's Dr. Amberlee Haselhuhn, Senior Director Technology, Materials Engineering, and Dr. John Keogh, Senior Director Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, join us to discuss how they work together to accelerate materials and manufacturing process development from the virtual and physical sides.

Ben Kohler of UTRS talks with LIFT about his engagement with the institute, particularly in working to expand LIFT's Operation Next program to veterans in Montana.

LIFT Vice President of Talent Dr. Robert Shaner sits down to talk about his career, along with the challenges and opportunities facing the U.S. advanced manufacturing workforce

Exum Instruments CEO Jeff Williams and CDO Ellen Williams discuss their unique and innovative mass spectrometer technology and capabilities designed to accelerate materials research and benefit small- and medium-sized manufacturers.

Miller Electric's Jason Ball discusses his company's role in transforming educational opportunities for the next generation of welding technicians.

Matt Raplenovich, Director of Business Development with ATC Materials, joins LIFT to talk about his company's work in materials research and hypersonics.