Material Talks: The DiMAT Podcast

Material Talks: The DiMAT Podcast

Step into the future of manufacturing with the DiMAT Podcast!

Across 9 inspiring episodes, we explore how digital innovation, data, and simulation are transforming the way materials are designed, tested, and produced across Europe. From polymers and composites to glass and graphite, discover how cutting-edge tools and real-world pilots are helping industries become smarter, faster, and more sustainable.

Guiding you through this journey is your host Sara Canedo, Communications Manager at F6S Innovation, who speaks with researchers, engineers, and entrepreneurs driving the digital transition in materials manufacturing.

Together, they uncover the people, technologies, and stories behind Europe’s next generation of manufacturing, from open digital toolkits and AI-driven design to sustainability, collaboration, and innovation that’s accessible to all.

10 NOVEMBER 2025

DiMAT in a Nutshell

In the first episode of Material Talks: The DiMAT Podcast, host Sara Canedo (F6S Innovation) talks with Nikos Kourkoulos, Project Coordinator of DiMAT at CERTH about how digital tools for materials modelling, simulation, and interoperable data are transforming European manufacturing. Nikos explains how DiMAT helps companies innovate faster, reduce waste, and balance quality, sustainability, and competitiveness in the production process.

14 NOVEMBER 2025

Pilot 1 - Polymer

In this second episode Sara Canedo sits down with Marina Munar from AITEX to explore Pilot 1, a collaboration with NaturePlast and Tecnored. They discuss how digital tools are transforming the development of a new high-tech polymer yarn, allowing the team to simulate mechanical properties, optimize production, and reduce waste before the material ever reaches the factory floor. The conversation highlights the benefits of digital innovation for faster, more sustainable, and collaborative textile manufacturing.

20 NOVEMBER 2025

Pilot 2 - Composite

In this third episode, discover how Aris Zompras from ACCELIGENCE and Leonardo Cosma from CETMA are eliminating guesswork in aerospace manufacturing by using the DiMAT digital toolkits to design, simulate, and control a lightweight carbon fiber UAV component. Learn about the Material Designer (DiMDS), Processing Simulator (DiMPS), and the Digital Twin (DiDTPC) that make production faster, stronger, and more sustainable.

28 NOVEMBER 2025

Pilot 3 - Glass

In this 4th episode of Material Talks, we dive into the high-precision world of Pilot 3 – Glass with Milosz from HEGLA-Hanic to explore how DiMAT’s digital tools are transforming thermal dynamics in manufacturing. We discuss the shift from trial-and-error to data-driven production, focusing on how the Materials Processing Simulator (MPS) helps model defects, optimize cycle times, and stabilize complex heating processes. The conversation also highlights a crucial innovation for the factory floor: advanced visualisation systems that empower operators to make smarter, faster decisions to ensure quality.

11 DECEMBER 2025

Pilot 4 - Graphite

In this 5th episode, we explore how the DiMAT project is bringing high-impact digitalization to material manufacturing SMEs. We are joined by Marta Ducchi from Imerys, a leading industrial partner testing DiMAT’s tools, and Lukas Morand from Fraunhofer IWM, the developer of the DiMAT Cloud Material Database (DiCMDB) and the Material Design Framework (DiMDF). Our discussion dives into the concrete data challenges within specialty graphite production, how Digital Twins address process drift and predictive quality needs, the associated costs of maintaining outdated systems, and the current bottlenecks for European SMEs adopting digital solutions.

16 DECEMBER 2025

The DiMAT Platform

In this 6th episode of Material Talks, host Sara Canedo dives into the digital heart of the project: the DiMAT Platform. Joined by Miguel Ángel Mateo-Casali, Technical Manager at CIGIP-UPV, they explore how this open-access hub provides SMEs with the simulation and optimization tools needed to make materials manufacturing smarter and more sustainable. From the technical architecture of cloud vs. local deployment to its role as a vital knowledge support hub, discover how the platform is democratizing digital innovation for manufacturers across Europe.

18 DECEMBER 2025

Exploitation in DiMAT

In this 7th episode of Material Talks, host Sara Canedo shifts the focus from technology to the bottom line: Exploitation & Business Value. Joined by Ellie Shtereva, Project Manager at F6S Innovation, they explore how DiMAT bridges the gap between successful pilots and profitable market solutions. From flexible licensing models and modular toolkits to the clear ROI for SMEs facing high costs and sustainability targets, discover how DiMAT is turning digital innovation into actionable, long-term business growth for manufacturers across Europe.

22 DECEMBER 2025

Call for Early Adopters - LAM'ON

In the eighth episode of Material Talks, we dive into the real-world application of digital innovation with Angela Ivanova, co-founder and CEO of LAM’ON. Based in Bulgaria, LAM’ON is revolutionizing the packaging industry with bio-based, compostable laminating films. As a key participant in the DiMAT Early Adopter Programme, Angela shares the concrete journey of integrating open digital toolkits into their manufacturing process. We explore how moving from traditional methods to data-driven simulation helped LAM’ON optimize production efficiency, manage complex material data, and bridge the gap between sustainable intent and industrial impact.