The Hidden Science Behind Surface Readiness: Interview with Lucas Dillingham

On this episode, Lucas Dillingham of Brighton Science joins the podcast to discuss the science behind surface readiness. Brighton Science helps manufacturers understand and control one of the most important, and often overlooked parts of composite production: the surface. Lucas works at the intersection of surface science, manufacturing, and quality control, helping companies replace subjective tests and operator guesswork with measurable data that can improve bonding, coating, cleaning, and mold-release performance. In our conversation, Lucas will explain how technologies such as water contact-angle measurement allow manufacturers to evaluate surface conditions at the molecular level. We'll also discuss how surface intelligence can help reduce scrap, prevent adhesion and mold-release failures, standardize processes across operators and facilities, and turn surface preparation from what has traditionally been considered an art into a repeatable and controlled science.  You can learn more about Brighton Science at https://www.brighton-science.com.