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From Innovation to Industry: A Preview of JEC World 2026 with Thomas Lepretre

On this episode, Thomas Lepretre 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. If you plan to attend, don’t forget to use the mobile app, an all-in-one networking tool designed to maximize your experience. You can find it at https://www.jec-world.events/mobile-app. It integrates attendee matchmaking, exhibitor location services, and personalized agenda management. JEC World’s mission is to promote composite materials globally by connecting innovation, business, and applications across all major industries. Featuring ground-breaking solutions, unique manufacturing and business opportunities, JEC World is a networking hub of creativity, vision and action. It shows how composite materials push the limits of your projects and ambitions. You can learn more about this year’s event by visiting https://www.jec-world.events. The post From Innovation to Industry: A Preview of JEC World 2026 with Thomas Lepretre first appeared on Composites Weekly.The post From Innovation to Industry: A Preview of JEC World 2026 with Thomas Lepretre appeared first on Composites Weekly.

Trade Show ROI Explained: Lead Generation, Sales Strategy, and Follow-Up

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, Daniel breaks 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 on trade shows and expects more than vague “exposure,” this episode is one you’ll want to take notes on. You can learn more by visiting https://tradeshowsecrets.com. The post Trade Show ROI Explained: Lead Generation, Sales Strategy, and Follow-Up first appeared on Composites Weekly.The post Trade Show ROI Explained: Lead Generation, Sales Strategy, and Follow-Up appeared first on Composites Weekly.

Using Color Science and Digital Appearance Simulation to Improve Material Performance

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 Integrated Sciences Academy at the Munsell Color Science Lab at Rochester Institute of Technology. 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. The Munsell Color Science Laboratory and the Program of Color Science unite to form one of the world‘s foremost color science research and education organizations. Their mission is to provide world-class education, research, and outreach in all areas of color science. You can learn more at https://www.rit.edu/science/munsell-color-lab. The post Using Color Science and Digital Appearance Simulation to Improve Material Performance first appeared on Composites Weekly.The post Using Color Science and Digital Appearance Simulation to Improve Material Performance appeared first on Composites Weekly.

Reimagining Cargo Logistics Through Hydrogen-Powered Carbon Fiber Blimps

On this episode, Ryan Condron 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 https://floatair.com. The post Reimagining Cargo Logistics Through Hydrogen-Powered Carbon Fiber Blimps first appeared on Composites Weekly.The post Reimagining Cargo Logistics Through Hydrogen-Powered Carbon Fiber Blimps appeared first on Composites Weekly.

Developing TPC Materials for Extreme Conditions in Space: Interview with Robert Brüll, CEO of FibreCoat

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. The post Developing TPC Materials for Extreme Conditions in Space: Interview with Robert Brüll, CEO of FibreCoat first appeared on Composites Weekly.The post Developing TPC Materials for Extreme Conditions in Space: Interview with Robert Brüll, CEO of FibreCoat appeared first on Composites Weekly.