Webinar: Material Advantage: How Advanced Composites Shape the Modern Battlefield by Gardner Business Media, Inc. Webinars

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About This Webinar

As modern warfare evolves towards increased speed, autonomy, and precision, the role of advanced composite materials has become more critical than ever. This webinar explores how high-performance carbon fibers and advanced composite materials enable breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, and space- based domains. Key topics include light-weighting for extended range and endurance, thermal performance, producibility, connectivity, and affordability.

Drawing on recent applications in unmanned systems and higher operating temperature platforms, the discussion highlights how material selection and architecture directly influence mission effectiveness and survivability. Attendees will gain insight into emerging material technologies, manufacturing considerations, and qualification opportunities with defense applications.

The session concludes with a forward-looking perspective on how composites will shape future battlefield dynamics, including increased autonomy, increased rate, and distributed systems all within rapid decision-making environments.

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Agenda

Overview of the evolving battlefield and how advanced composite materials act as key enablers
Advancing affordable mass manufacturing for defense platforms through high-rate composite solutions
Database materials for accelerated, cost-effective part qualification
Advanced material solutions engineered for structural performance, high-temperature environments, and radar transparency (low dielectric applications)

Presenters

Eric Smith

Head of Business Development, Defense Markets

Eric Smith currently serves in the capacity of Head of BD, Defense Markets for Toray Advanced Composites. Eric has a career background in composite materials and parts with prior roles at PPG Fiberglass, Saertex USA, Hexcel Corporation, and Re:Build Manufacturing. Eric has a BA in Economics from Allegheny College and is a former Marine residing in South Carolina.

Dr. Stuart Morris

Business Growth Leader, Aerospace

Stuart brings over 30 years of experience in composite design, engineering, and manufacturing. He currently serves as Business Growth Leader for Aerospace and Defence at Toray Advanced Composites.

Throughout his career, Stuart has held senior leadership roles including Director of Business Development, Engineering Director, and Head of R&D within Tier 1 and Tier 2 organisations, as well as tooling and component manufacturing. In these roles, he has led strategic direction across business sectors and driven the development of innovative products and services for Aerospace, Defence, Automotive, and Motorsport.

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