Bonding, Reinforcement & Beyond: L&L Products’ Role in Advanced Aerospace, Transportation and Construction
Aug 22, 2025
On this episode, Jamey Embree and Ken Biscorner from L&L Products join us to discuss their work in bringing L&L’s extensive expertise to solutions for the aerospace, construction, sporting goods, and emerging mobility industries.
L&L Products is well-known in the automotive space for developing innovative solutions that help OEMs create lighter, stronger, and quieter vehicles, but they also provide high-performance solutions for aircraft interiors, electric vertical take-off, landing vehicles (eVTOL), and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), including drones.
On this episode, we’ll be discussing three products L&L will be highlighting at CAMX in Orlando next month. They will be located at booth Q45 on the exhibit hall at CAMX.
These new products include:
PHASTER® : A proprietary two-component ambient temperature curing technology with superior adhesion performance and processing ease, in various indoor or outdoor application conditions. https://phaster.llproducts.com/
Continuous Composite Systems (CCS): Continuous fiber-reinforced composite materials that can be used as a carrier when combined with our highly engineered sealants and/or structural adhesives. The system is designed to provide strength, stiffness, and rigidity to a lightweight structure. https://ccs.llproducts.com/
InsituCore®: a family of one-component, heat-activated foaming materials that can be used to create composites with a foam core. Placed in a heated tool, the material foams to fill the mold cavity and form net-shape parts, eliminating the need for time-consuming machining processes or energy-intensive autoclave operations. https://insitucore.llproducts.com/
AI in Manufacturing: Predicting Failures, Preventing Downtime
Aug 11, 2025
On this episode, Brian Fitzgerald joins the podcast to discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming the factory floor by predicting machine and equipment failures before they occur—boosting efficiency, increasing production uptime, and cutting downtime costs.
Brian is the Chief Growth Strategist at Augury, a manufacturing technology leader valued at over $1 billion. Their platform is helping manufacturers unlock greater production capacity, improve operational predictability, and advance sustainability, reshaping the way manufacturing teams operate. More information is available at www.augury.com.
Evans Composites has experienced transformative growth this past year, powered by Coltala Aerospace’s precision integration strategy. Evans Composites’ workforce has doubled in size. This momentum has brought alignment and strength to Evans, driving significant gains in operational performance, scalability, and customer experience.
Discussing Nanolayered Materials and Their Macro-Scale Benefits with Dr. Michael Ponting
Jul 22, 2025
On this episode, Dr. Michael Ponting joins the podcast to talk about his work on nanolayered metamaterials and polymer nanocomposites. Dr. Ponting is the Chief Science Officer at Peak with over 20 years of experience in micro and nanolayered polymer materials.
His work has enabled breakthroughs in everything from high-temperature capacitors and night vision optics to sustainable packaging and ballistic materials.
Nitrotherm Spray: A Breakthrough in Gelcoat Application Technology -Interview with Derek DeGeest
Jul 11, 2025
On this episode, Derek DeGeest discusses Nitrotherm Spray– a patented spray technology system that replaces conventional compressed air with heated, ionized nitrogen as the spray carrier.
Nitrogen is cleaner and atomizes more effectively, Reducing spray pressures by approximately 20% and allowing more precisely controlled spray patterns.
Building Stronger, Energy Efficient Homes with LiteSIP Composite Technology – Interview with Harrison Langley
Jul 02, 2025
On this episode, Harrison Langley, CEO of Modular Brands, joins the podcast to discuss their core technology: LiteSIP®, a proprietary, ultra-lightweight panel system made from fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) skins bonded to high-performance foam cores.
Their panels deliver unmatched strength, insulation, and resilience, outperforming traditional SIPs, wood framing, and metal panels.
IACMI at 10: Discussing Next Week’s Members Meeting with IACMI CEO Chad Duty
Jun 20, 2025
IACMI CEO Chad Duty joins the podcast to discuss their big event next week in Dayton, OH.
The IACMI Members Meeting will celebrate a decade of innovation and a future of impact as it brings together top leaders in composites, manufacturing, and workforce development. Attendees will dive into groundbreaking research, discover the latest DOE-funded technical projects, and see how IACMI workforce programs are scaling up to meet industry needs.
This event provided a unique setting for members of our industry to meet with Members of Congress and agency leadership and educate them on the capabilities of composite materials.
How Hexcel and JetZero Are Revolutionizing Aircraft Design With an “All Wing” Body Demonstrator
Jun 04, 2025
On this episode, Justin Hamilton of Hexcel will share some of the latest news regarding their partnership with JetZero to qualify composite materials for a new “all-wing” design aircraft demonstrator. They are advancing this partnership through the FAA’s Fueling Aviation’s Sustainable Transition (FAST) program, qualifying composite materials for JetZero’s all-wing design aircraft development program.
The Z4 is the world’s first all-wing design commercial airplane. This design produces greater lift and reduces drag, resulting in up to 50% better fuel efficiency than comparably sized tube & wing aircraft.
In the last 25 years, Mark has consulted, trained and/or coached hundreds of companies, including Cisco, Procter and Gamble, Grimes Aerospace, Splunk, and Crowdstrike. Today, he works regularly with PE firms, helping their portfolio companies increase profits and drive valuation by learning how to price, package, communicate, and sell value.
Mark’s passion is teaching the power of pricing. He evangelizes pricing at major conferences and has conducted over 400 days of corporate training around the globe. Mark’s Price class maintains a net promoter score (NPS) of 81, higher than Apple’s. His podcast, Impact Pricing, maintains a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts.
Building Tomorrow’s Workforce: SpaceTEC’s New Center and the Role of CCT Certification
May 22, 2025
On this episode, Kyle Jordan and Steve Kane join the podcast to discuss some updates on SpaceTEC® Partners‘ new Florida training facility and its role in preparing the next generation of composite technicians. Kyle is the director of certifications for the ACMA, and Steve is the executive director of SpaceTEC® Partners.
Steve Kane, executive director at SpaceTEC
SpaceTEC® Partners offers Aerospace, Aviation, and Advanced Manufacturing skills validation for the U.S. defense, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing sectors, certifying technicians employed in civil, defense, and commercial organizations worldwide.
Discussing a New 3D-Printing Method That Enables Color-Changing Stress-Responsive Materials
May 16, 2025
On this episode, Professor Shu Yang and Alicia Ng of the University of Pennsylvania join me on the podcast to discuss their latest research work. Their team has successfully developed a cutting-edge method to 3D print cholesteric liquid crystal elastomers (CLCEs), opening the door to dynamic, color-changing materials that can respond to mechanical stress.
This work paves the way for groundbreaking applications in smart sensing, displays, and robotics. At the heart of this advancement are CLCEs – soft, rubbery materials capable of changing color when subjected to mechanical stress.
Shu Yang is a materials scientist and Professor of Engineering and Applied Science and Chair of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania. Alicia Ng is a Ph.D. student in Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) and is the lead author of this study.
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