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273: The Chemistry That Could Transform Thermoset Composites – Interview with Yasmeen S. Alfaraj of NextSet Materials

August 19, 2026 Jonathan 0:39:58 0 Comments

On this episode, Dr. Yasmeen S. Alfaraj discusses the next generation of thermoset composites. She is the founder and CEO of NextSet Materials, a company developing a new generation of reprocessable thermoset materials. Through NextSet Materials, Yasmeen is addressing one of the composites industry’s most persistent challenges: how to recover valuable fibers and other materials from durable thermoset structures that…

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271: Discussing the Composites Fly-In with Chris Hurdleston

June 30, 2026 Jonathan 0:24:59 Comments Off

On this episode, Chris Hurdleston joins the show to talk about the 2026 Composites Fly-In up in Washington D.C. Industry leaders had the opportunity to meet directly with Members of Congress, federal agencies, and key decision-makers who influence the policies shaping our industry’s future.

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270: ACMA’s Certified Composites Technician Program: What’s New and What’s Next

June 11, 2026 Jonathan 0:17:37 Comments Off

On this episode, Kyle Jordan joins the show to share some updates on the ACMA’s Certified Composites Technician programs. Kyle is Director of Certifications with the ACMA. He’ll be discussing some of the new digital training options launched over the last couple of months, including those for CCT recertification. You can learn more about these CCT…