Composites Weekly
Jonathan Taylor
Recent Episodes
On this episode, Dr Robert Brüll, founder and CEO of FibreCoat joins the show to discuss their strategic partnership with Lofith Composites 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, when a satellite will carry test panels into orbit for 12 months.
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 https://www.acdc.aer.
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.