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Episode 7: Gore-Tex: Structuring a Company like a Material

Episode 7: Gore-Tex: Structuring a Company like a Material

FromMaterialism: A Materials Science Podcast


Episode 7: Gore-Tex: Structuring a Company like a Material

FromMaterialism: A Materials Science Podcast

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Length:
31 minutes
Released:
Jul 2, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Can you structure a company like a material? In this episode we cover the fascinating discovery of Gore-Tex, and the equally fascinating company that created it. First, we delve in the materials science that allows Gore-Tex to repel water, while remaining breathable. We then, discuss the unique, non-hierarchical structure of W.L. Gore and Associates that has allowed them to continuously innovate over the past 60 years.
Referenced Articles:

Innovation Democracy: W.L. Gore's Original Management Model,
Scientists You Must Know: Robert Gore

Thanks to Kolobyte and Alphabot for letting us use their music in the show!
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Materialism Team: Taylor Sparks (co-host, co-creator), Andrew Falkowski (co-host, co-creator), Jared Duffy production, marketing, and editing), Ramsey Issa (editing assistance).
Keywords: deformation DIC digital image correlation strain correlated solutions
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Released:
Jul 2, 2019
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Titles in the series (89)

In this podcast, Taylor and Andrew investigate the past, present, and future of materials science and engineering. Topic areas ranging from cutting edge materials technology, the history of different materials, the commercialization of new materials, and exciting advances in processing and characterization are all covered in detail. Our episodes include things like the unlikely discovery of superglue or teflon, the fascinating backstories about modern biomaterials like dialysis filters, and updates on new technologies including wearable electronics, next generation batteries, and nanomaterials. In short, we hope to help listeners understand the critical role that materials have played in society and even glimpse into what the future may hold for new materials.