Goodfellow will be supporting Engineers Without Borders UK throughout the second series of the Materials Inside Podcast. Engineers Without Borders UK is a charity which aims to reach the environmental tipping point to ensure a safe and just future for all. We hope you will join us in supporting this amazing charity. Join the movement here.
Goodfellow supported Black Beetle Health throughout the special Pride Month series. Black Beetle Health is a charity dedicated to promoting health, wellbeing, and equality for LGBTQ+ people of colour. Through education, events, and a variety of resources – Black Beetle Health aims to redefine the standard of health outcomes for these communities. Any ongoing support to this charity is appreciated, and you can donate here.
Goodfellow supported Outside In throughout the first series of the Materials Inside Podcast. Outside In is a national charity that aims to provide a platform for artists who face significant barriers to the art world due to health, disability, social circumstance or isolation. Goodfellow, along with Outside In, appreciate any ongoing support for the charity in the future. Make your own contribution to support artists facing barriers by donating here.
Graphene has been the ‘wonder material’ for a number of years. But talk of this material has been quieter recently. In this episode, Dr Aphrodite Tomou talks to Adrian Nixon and James Baker from the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre. Join us as we discuss space elevators, an advanced materials library, and all things graphene! Website: […]
This episode explores hybrid vehicles within the BTCC. Mark Daniels guest presents, meeting Steve Brady, BTC engineer and Peter Riches, TOCA Technical Director. These conversations revolved around introduction of Hybrid Vehicles into the BTCC, but we also discuss hybrid vehicles more generally. We recorded the episode live by the trackside at Croft Circuit, and for […]
Artificial intelligence and machine learning is something we have all seen in science fiction movies. Join us on this episode as we look at how these concepts affect the materials world in real life. We are joined by Gareth Conduit from Intellegens and Dr Phillip Woolston from Domino Printing Sciences. Mark Daniels guest presents. Website: […]
Batteries are something we all use in our day-to-day lives, but batteries are needed for much more than you may think. This episode explores the world of batteries, from production and supply to technical properties and applications. We are joined by Dr Jason Jackson and Dr Veronica Sofianos who both offer their technical knowledge to […]
Goodfellow proudly celebrates women in science all year round. Aphrodite Tomou, Goodfellow's technical manager, takes over the episode in a bid to celebrate women in science. Aphrodite is joined by some of the other amazing women working at Goodfellow. Helen Lucas, Lidia Wolanicka and Rasa Medeikyte join to discuss their careers and experiences. Website: www.imagineering.org.ukWebsite: […]
Inspirational Engineering has been a focus of this entire series, and PES Performance perfectly bring together many threads of inspiration. From the Royal Navy and Ferrari to aerospace and charity, Mike Maddock and Dan Fleetcroft join us to share their knowledge and expertise.Website: www.pes-performance.comLinkedin: Performance Engineered Solutions (PES) Ltd Website: www.goodfellow.com/uk/en-gb/podcastsWebsite: www.goodfellow.comWebsite: https://www.goodfellow.com/uk/en-us/contactSales Email: info@goodfellow.comMarketing […]
Carbon-based materials Hastalex® and BioHastalex® are Goodfellow's latest additions to the catalogue range. In this episode, we talk to their inventor, Professor Alexander Seifalian. He talks about his career, his inventions, and the exclusivity agreement between Goodfellow and his company, NanoRegMed. We are also joined by Goodfellow expert Lidia Wolanicka to talk about Carbon in […]
Environmentally friendly engineering is becoming more and more essential as we move through the 21st century. In this episode, we are talking to Charlotte Trick and Luke Smith from Engineers Without Borders UK – we explore the concept of ‘green’ engineering, the progress we have made as a nation, and what we need to do […]
C-Solder is a unique, one-of-a-kind soldering material. In this week’s episode we talk to C-Solder inventor, Marek Burda. Marek explains why C-Solder is so important to the engineering industry and why he invented this material. Also joining the discussion is our very own Aphrodite Tomou who delves deeper into the applications, benefits, and unique qualities […]
Graphene: The Wonder Material. In this episode we discuss all things Graphene. Aphrodite Tomou takes us through the basics and technical details. Dylan Banks – CKO at Iceni Labs joins us to delve even deeper into understanding the technical aspects of Graphene. Victoria Mataczynski also joins to discuss her graphene textiles and how we can […]
Goodfellow have sponsored the BTC racing team for two years. This week, we invited the team to join us on the Materials Inside podcast. Joel is joined by team owner Steve Dudman to talk about his hopes and aspirations for the team. George Brabner, a motorsport fanatic, joins as the first guest presenter of the […]
Kapton is a versatile material with many unique properties which make it suitable for use in many industries. In this episode, Joel Aleixo is joined by two Goodfellow experts. Jo Oram has a background in set building and offers some unique perspectives into the materials world – she now works with Goodfellow materials daily. Paul […]
After achieving an amazing 100,000 downloads in the first series, we are excited to bring back the Materials Inside podcast with a whole new series. In this introductory episode, Joel Aleixo welcomes back series regulars Aphrodite Tomou and Adam Sells to talk about the upcoming series and what to expect. Focusing on inspiring engineering, we […]
In this last episode of our Pride month special series – we focus on community. Darren Mitchum joins to talk about the Gay Classic Car Group. The GCCG holds regular events throughout the year, bringing the community together. Susana Thomas joins to talk about pride parades, inclusivity, and the sporting events she is involved in. […]
Sports and hobbies are an integral part of what brings communities together. In this episode, we explore why LGBTQI+ clubs are so important. Peter Barnes joins to talk about the inclusive Badminton and Board Game groups he organises. Jonathan Hamp – a scientist who is also part of an inclusive rugby club joins to talk […]
LGBTQI+ health is a sensitive and often ignored topic. Joel is joined by Dr. George Forgan-Smith – a gay doctor based in Australia. Specialising in LGBTQI+ health, Dr. George shines a light on difficult and sensitive topics including HIV, sexual and mental well-being, and health during COVID. Harvey Kennedy-Pitt joins the conversation to further explore […]
The first episode of the Pride month special series focuses on LGBTQI+ Art. Joel is joined by drag queen Anna Phylactic who stars in Drag SOS and the West End show Death Drop. Drag King Oedi Rex joins to talk about being a King in a Queen dominated world and what it means to be […]
In celebration of Pride month, we will be releasing 4 special edition episodes. In this special teaser episode we bring together each guests answer to what pride means to them. Join us as we take a moment to reflect on Pride and what it really means.
In the last episode of the series, Joel talks to series regulars Aphrodite and Adam to look back and reflect on the podcasts so far. Beth Troakes is the development coordinator at Outside In. She joins the conversation to thank everyone for their support throughout the series, and to outline how we can all continue […]
The Transition Group are a collective of artists who met at university and have since formed strong bonds. This week, Joel is joined by four of the group’s artists to discuss their work, the materials they use, and why they decided to stay together as The Transition Group. Manuela Kagerbauer is our first returning guest. […]
In this episode we are keeping everything in-house. Four Goodfellow colleges join Joel to discuss their artistic sides and the relationship between Goodfellow and the art world. Jane Stoner, Strategic Projects Director, is also a keen knitter. She talks to Joel about how Goodfellow encourages creativity throughout the company. Anna Gregorowicz, Milena Walczynska, and Tony […]
While glass is known for being fragile, technical glass is strong with a range of applications. Joel is joined by Aphrodite Tomou to discuss Borosilicate glass and its technical applications. Ian Doggett is the Compliance Director at Goodfellow with an extensive knowledge of glass from his previous roles in the company – he joins Joel […]
Silver is one of the most well-known materials, but sputter deposition is one of the technical applications for silver which you may not have heard of. Joel is joined by Aphrodite Tomou to discuss silver sputtering targets. Jo Lally and Nicky Lawrence from the Transition Group will also join to discuss their Jewellery designs. Website: […]
In this episode, we talk about Inconel, a high performance and versatile metal alloy which has recently joined the world of 3D printing. Vision Miner and Geeky Meeples join Joel to talk about other 3D printing materials which they use in their 3D printing companies. Website: www.materialshub.comWebsite: www.goodfellow.comSales Email: info@goodfellow.comMarketing Email: marketing@goodfellow.comEmail Technical: technical@goodfellow.com Materials […]
In this special episode, Joel talks to Marc Steene – founder and director of our partner charity, Outside In. Joel is also joined by two Outside In artists who tell their stories and how Outside In have helped them. Danielle Hodson and Jacob Rock both create amazing art, and both have inspirational motivations. Website: www.materialshub.comWebsite: […]
In this episode, Joel looks at ceramics from both the scientific side, and from the creative side. To talk us through the technical details of Macor®, Joel is joined by Aphrodite and Adam. Then, to talk about her elegant ceramic creations, Colleen Hillman joins the discussion. Colleen is a Transition Group artist whose porcelain creations […]
Tantalum is a transition metal on the periodic table. Sat between Hafnium and Tungsten, it has the atomic number of 73. First discovered in 1802 by A.G. Ekeberg in Sweden, Tantalum was named after the Greek mythological character, Tantalos. Tantalos was punished by being submerged in water, but unable to drink. This resonates with Tantalum, […]
In this special edition episode, we explore Green Materials and their applications. To delve into how a company can remain Green and become more environmentally friendly, we are joined by Stephen Aldersley – CEO at Goodfellow. Purva Chawla and Adele Orcajada from Material Driven join Joel and Adam to discuss their initiatives which keep the […]
Copper is one of the most well-known metals on the planet, historically used for coins. Join us as we explore some of the modern uses for this amazing material. Manuela Kagerbauer joins us to discuss her use of copper in her artwork and designs. Website: www.materialshub.comWebsite: www.goodfellow.comSales Email: info@goodfellow.comMarketing Email: marketing@goodfellow.comEmail Technical: technical@goodfellow.com Materials Inside […]
In this podcast, Joel talks to Dr. Jason Jackson, a Technical Specialist at Goodfellow with a passion for perovskites. They are joined by Dr. Aphrodite Tomou, Technical Manager at Goodfellow. Dr. Evangelos Gkanas also joins Joel to talk about his fascinating research at Coventry University which boasts cutting edge laboratories. We delve deeper into the […]
In this podcast, Joel talks to Jordan Keaney, an artist and designer who took ceramic foam and broke the mould when it comes to the material’s applications. They are joined by podcast regulars – Dr. Aphrodite Tomou, Technical Manager at Goodfellow and Adam Sells, Sales Manager at Goodfellow. We look at the science behind the […]
In this podcast, Joel Aleixo, the global marketing manager for Goodfellow is joined by Plastic Jesus, a British street artist based in Los Angeles. Join them as they discuss political art, face masks, and more. Also joining Joel to discuss the science behind the materials, we have Dr. Aphrodite Tomou, Technical Manager at Goodfellow and […]
In this podcast, Joel Aleixo, the global marketing manager for Goodfellow is joined by Dr. Aphrodite Tomou, Technical Manager at Goodfellow and Adam Sells, Sales Manager at Goodfellow. Join them as they discuss the upcoming series of podcasts, with each episode delving deeper into a specific area of the materials world. Joel leads this series, […]
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