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Thought Leaders

The AZoM.com "Materials Thought Leaders" series is a selection of articles that cover the key technology areas where materials are making an impact and where they will make an increasing impact. All the articles are written by experts who have been invited as recognised leaders in their fields to provide a "state of the art" contribution.

How to Become an Ideal Thermal Fluid User

In this interview, Ryan Ritz, the Global Director of Technology at Paratherm Heat Transfer Fluids, talks to AZoM about how you can become an ideal thermal fluid user.

From Paratherm 6 Sep 2022

Chemical Engineering for the Future with William Blythe

Following the Advanced Materials Show 2022, AZoM spoke with Cameron Day from William Blythe about the broad scope of the company and its goals for the future.

From William Blythe 6 Sep 2022

A New Era of Polymers with Cambridge Smart Plastics

At the Advanced Materials Show 2022, AZoM caught up with the CEO of Cambridge Smart Plastics, Andrew Terentjev. In this interview, we discuss the company's novel technologies and how they could revolutionize how we think about plastics.

By Skyla Baily 22 Jul 2022

Technical Ceramics and Industry 4.0 - In Conversation with International Syalons

At the Advanced Materials Show in June 2022, AZoM spoke with Ben Melrose from International Syalons about the advanced materials market, Industry 4.0, and efforts to move toward net-zero.

From International Syalons 14 Jul 2022

Changing How We Think About Graphene with General Graphene Corp.

At the Advanced Materials Show, AZoM spoke with Vig Sherrill from General Graphene about the future of graphene and how their novel production technique will lower costs to open up a whole new world of applications in the future.

From General Graphene Corporation 12 Jul 2022

Introducing Friction, Wear, and Lubrication in the Revolutionary Tribology

In this Interview, DR Vern Wedeven from MIT talks about the Tribologyand its importance for the industries.

From MIT Professional Education 7 Jul 2022

The Untapped Potential of 3D Printing in Advanced Materials

AZoM speaks with Sona Dadhania, a Technology Analyst at IDTechEx, about the role 3D printing will play in the future of industrial manufacturing.

From The Advanced Materials Show 29 Jun 2022

How Can Advanced Materials Facilitate Sustainability in Industry?

AZoM speaks with Ania Jolly, Head of Research and Business Engagement at the Henry Royce Institute, about advanced materials progress as well as industry-led initiatives toward sustainable manufacturing.

From The Advanced Materials Show 27 Jun 2022

Building Durable and Sustainable Futures with [email protected]

AZoM spoke with James Baker from [email protected] about the growth of graphene as an advanced material and its potential to shape the sustainable future of multiple sectors.

From The Advanced Materials Show 23 Jun 2022

The Importance of Lightweight Materials in Vehicles

AZoM speaks with Alan Banks from Ford Motor Company about the significance of using lightweight materials in vehicles to improve fuel efficiency and the sustainability of the industry.

From The Advanced Materials Show 21 Jun 2022

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