Accelerating Readiness: LIFT’s $9 Million Push to Advance Ceramics and CMCs
Release Date: 10/13/2025
How HydroGraph Is Solving Graphene’s Biggest Problem
Composites Weekly
On this episode, we’re joined by Kjirstin Breure, President and CEO of HydroGraph—a company that may finally be turning graphene from a promise into a product. For more than a decade, graphene has been called a wonder material, but most producers struggled with impurities, inconsistency, and the inability to scale. HydroGraph has taken a different path—developing a proprietary explosion-synthesis process that delivers pure, identical batches of fractal graphene at industrial scale. In just the past year, HydroGraph has moved from lab-driven R&D to real commercial momentum, with...
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From Innovation to Industry: A Preview of JEC World 2026 with Thomas Lepretre
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On this episode joins the show to talk about JEC World 2026. Thomas is Vice President of Events, Sales & Operations at JEC Group. We'll be discussing what's in store for this year's big show in Paris, March 10-12. JEC World's mission is to promote composite materials globally by connecting innovation, business, and applications across all major industries. You can learn more about this year's event by visiting .
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Trade Show ROI Explained: Lead Generation, Sales Strategy, and Follow-Up
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On this episode, Daniel Murphy, founder of Alcove Media, joins the podcast. His company helps companies turn trade shows from expensive branding exercises into measurable revenue engines. Daniel works closely with technology companies that invest heavily in expos but struggle to connect booth traffic to real sales outcomes. In this conversation, we break down why most trade shows fail to deliver ROI, how a lack of strategy quietly bleeds marketing budgets, and what it takes to generate qualified leads, engagement, and follow-through that converts. If your company spends serious money...
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Using Color Science and Digital Appearance Simulation to Improve Material Performance
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On this episode, Dr. Michael Murdoch joins the podcast to discuss how visual cues can act as diagnostics for material performance, and how engineers can preview color, gloss, translucency, surface texture, and material mixtures long before a physical prototype exists. He is the head of the . His work focuses on how material appearance—things like color, gloss, translucency, and surface texture—can be digitally simulated, measured, and used as meaningful data long before a physical part ever exists. With an early career as a chemical engineer at Eastman Kodak, working hands-on with...
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Reimagining Cargo Logistics Through Hydrogen-Powered Carbon Fiber Blimps
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On this episode, joins the podcast to discuss his vision for moving cargo containers across vast distances with zero emissions. Ryan is the CEO of Float, a company working to build the next generation of aerial freight systems—fusing hydrogen-powered carbon fiber blimps with quadcopter agility to move cargo containers across vast distances with zero emissions. You can learn more at .
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Developing Ultra-Resilient TPC Materials for Extreme Conditions in Space: Interview with Robert Brüll, CEO of FibreCoat
Composites Weekly
On this episode, Dr Robert Brüll, founder and CEO of joins the show to discuss their strategic partnership with to develop next-generation thermoplastic composites for space. This partnership joins FibreCoat’s expertise in fibre coatings with Lofith’s thermoplastic tape and composite manufacturing. Together, the companies will integrate FibreCoat’s coated fibres into Lofith’s recyclable, high-performance composites to produce lightweight structural materials designed to meet the extreme demands of space. The first orbital demonstration of the joint material is planned for 2026,...
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How ACD’s Embedded Engineers Are Changing the Way Aerospace Teams Work
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On this episode, Michael Campbell, president of ACD Consulting, a division of Coltala Aerospace, joins the podcast. Michael works closely with aerospace and defense programs across the U.S., helping organizations navigate workforce constraints through smarter engineering deployment, embedded expertise, partnerships, and technology adoption. You can learn more by visiting .
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Integrating Composites Into Tomorrow’s Data Centers - Interview with Roy Silvas
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On this episode, , 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 .
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Using AI to Predict and Generate New Materials
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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 , 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.
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FibreTuff Technology: The Latest in 3D Printable Biocompatible Materials
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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 , founder of , 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 .
info_outlineOn 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.