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ProtoPodEmergency Communication Innovation with Larry & Laura Murphy of SigteqIn today's episode, we are excited to chat with the powerhouse father-daughter duo from Sigteq: Larry Murphy, who founded the company over two decades ago, and Laura Murphy, who now leads product and user-experience initiatives.
Larry’s background in radio engineering for the London Ambulance Service laid the groundwork for Sigteq’s specialized alerting systems, while Laura brings a fresh, UX-driven perspective to improve usability under pressure. Together, they create custom emergency communications and control solutions for some of the world’s most safety-critical environments.
2025-08-1331 min
ProtoPodRoving the Red Planet: Justin Gerein on Building Mars-Ready Engineers for Next-Gen Space TechToday we’re talking with a founding member of the Canadian International Rover Challenge, Justin Gerein — a hands-on, Mars-style robotics competition held each summer in the badlands of Drumheller, Alberta.
He’s an engineering manager at Calian Composites, a mechanical engineer by training, and a leader in designing high-performance composite systems — including one of the first Q/V band carbon fiber ground station antennas.
We’ll chat about how CIRC is building the next generation of space engineers, the role of collaboration and failure in innovation, and how ProtoSpace is helping teams bring their rove...2025-08-0631 min
NewsRamp Industrial & Manufacturing PodcastAdvancements in Aerospace, Defense, and Mining IndustriesProtoSpace Mfg, a division of Protocase Companies, sponsors the 2025 Canadian International Rover Challenge, providing support to engineering students in testing custom-built planetary rovers. Ucore Rare Metals Inc. is set to benefit from recent trade deals and proprietary technology in the magnetic materials market. President Trump's initiatives may increase demand for copper, benefiting exploration companies like Aston Bay Holdings Ltd. Silvercorp Metals Inc. has overcome legal challenges for the El Domo mining project in Ecuador, emphasizing responsible mining practices.2025-08-0504 min
ProtoPodLighting Up the Future: digiLED's Tom Mudd on Innovation, and Smarter LED ScreensIn today's episode, we're excited to chat with Tom Mudd, Head of Technical at digiLED, one of the world’s leading makers of enormous, high-definition LED screens.
Tom's journey spans from backstage at major music tours to tackling massive AV installations at stadiums and global venues. He brings to the table a rare blend of hands-on technical know-how and creative solution-building—especially when it comes to reducing power consumption in traditionally wasteful displays.
2025-07-3025 min
ProtoPodMartian Chronicles: Crafting Clean Missions & Life-Detecting Tech with Heather SmithIn today's episode, we’re joined by Heather Smith, a contracted NASA Research Scientist working with The Kiss Institute. With a focus on Mars and its moons, she develops life-detection instruments and strategies to keep space missions clean and science-ready.
Her path includes a PhD in Biological Engineering, a master’s in Space Studies, and dual bachelor’s degrees in Physics and Psychology. From Space Camp counselor to NASA Postdoc and AAAS Fellow, she’s built a career exploring the question: Are we alone?
2025-07-2341 min
ProtoPodProtoPod - From Engineer to CEO: Garrett Partridge on Leading ARC Technology SolutionsIn today's episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Garrett Partridge, the CEO of ARC Technology Solutions, a powerhouse in custom test systems, obsolescence mitigation, and rapid hardware solutions for aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors.
Now leading one of New England’s most agile tech companies, Garrett blends real-world innovation with visionary leadership, tackling complex challenges head-on, from cutting-edge electronics design to workforce development and industry collaboration.
2025-07-1622 min
ProtoPodBootstrapped Startup to Transit Tech Leader | Bryan Gilliom of Message Point MediaIn this episode, we are excited to be joined by Bryan Gilliom, President & CTO of Message Point Media—a leader in digital
displays for over 100 transit systems across North America.
We explore how his team uses rapid prototyping, semi-custom manufacturing, and global collaboration—with Protocase as a key partner in bringing fast-turn ideas to life. Hear how one whiteboard session sparked a company shift—and what it takes to scale smart in a 24/7 world.
2025-07-0935 min
ProtoPodManufacturing Momentum: Brendan O’Brien on Smarter, Sustainable ProductivityIn this episode, we are excited to be joined by Brendan O’Brien, Head of R&D at Vorne Industries, a company known for its durable, equipment-agnostic solutions that help manufacturers track productivity and minimize downtime.
With a background in mechanical engineering, data analytics, and sustainability, Brendan brings a global perspective and a people-first approach to driving lasting improvements in manufacturing.
2025-07-0220 min
ProtoPodAn Engineer's Journey from Rocket Science to Real-World Solutions with FPC USA.In today's episode, we’re excited to chat with Jan Fessl, Founder and Managing Director of FPC USA.
With a Master’s in Astronautical Engineering from USC, Jan’s career spans hardware testing, control systems, and liquid propulsion. He first connected with Protocase while at USC’s Liquid Propulsion Lab, where he was featured in our Student Spotlight.
Originally from the Czech Republic, Jan moved to Los Angeles about 10 years ago. Since then, he’s helped expand FPC, a global leader in test infrastructure solutions, across North America, supporting industries from aerospace to defense.2025-06-2529 min
ProtoPodFrom Garage Beats to Sonic Feats: The Tangelo Audio StoryIn today’s episode, we're excited to chat with Craig Phillips, founder of Tangelo Audio and a driving force behind some of the most powerful digital synthesizers on the market.
With a degree in Electronic Systems Engineering and a passion for electronics that was sparked at age seven, Craig blends technical know-how with a creative, hands-on approach to hardware design.
2025-06-1839 min
ProtoPodIngenious & Practical: Surya Design’s Blueprint for InnovationIn today's episode, we're excited to chat with Sandheep Surendran, founder of Surya Design, LLC, a product development firm known for turning inventive ideas into reality across industries like biotech, automotive,
and consumer electronics.
With over 20 years of experience spanning toys to clean tech, Sandheep brings a multidisciplinary edge to engineering, combining mechanical, electrical, and software expertise.
Sandheep has built a reputation for practical innovation, taking products from one-off
prototypes to large-scale manufacturing, all with an eye for catching problems before they
arise.
We’ll dive into his un...2025-06-1131 min
ProtoPodFueling Student Innovation: Steve Taylor on the Rise of Rocketry Competitions with ESRAIn this episode, we’re joined by Steve Taylor, President of the Experimental Sounding Rocket Association.
Steve leads the team behind the International Rocket Engineering Competition, the world’s biggest student rocketry event. With years of experience in launch ops and safety, he’s helped shape what IREC is today.
We’ll talk about how student rocketry is evolving, the big move to Midland, Texas, and what’s next for ESRA and the competition.
2025-06-0424 min
ProtoPodPush Play: Revolutionizing Video Creation with One Button StudioIn today's episode, we are excited to chat with Jason Jenkins, a seasoned audio-visual systems expert and the founder of Studiomatic, the company behind the One Button Studio.
With over 20 years of experience in video production, studio design, and live streaming, Jason has made it his mission to simplify professional content creation.
The Studiomatic One Button Studio is a fully automated, self-service video solution that removes the complexity of traditional production. With just a single press, users can walk into a studio and record high-quality video, complete with lighting, and audio, all without needing technical ski...2025-05-2828 min
ProtoPodTech for All: CanAssist's Mission to Empower IndependenceIn today's episode, we are excited to talk to Paul Green, Associate Director of Operations and Technology Development at CanAssist, an innovative organization based at the University of Victoria.
CanAssist is dedicated to developing customized technologies and
services that enhance independence and inclusion for individuals with physical or
cognitive challenges.
We’re excited to dive into the impactful work Paul and his team are doing, and explore
how CanAssist is transforming lives through innovation and accessibility.
2025-05-2125 min
ProtoPodIlluminating Discovery: 3i's Vision in Biomedical ImagingIn this episode, we are excited to chat with 3i, a company at the forefront of biomedical imaging technology.
Founded in 1994 by a team of scientists from fields like cell biology, neuroscience, and immunology, 3i develops advanced fluorescence microscopy systems and the powerful SlideBook software platform, a tool that manages everything from image capture to analysis.
2025-05-1427 min
ProtoPodBroadcasting for the Future: Pippin Technical Services and 40+ Years of InnovationIn this episode, we're excited to chat with Grant Biebrick, Sales and Marketing Specialist at Pippin Technical Services.
Pippin Technical Services, or PTS, has been a cornerstone of Canadian broadcasting since 1980. From designing and integrating full radio systems to creating custom A/V solutions through their PTS Gear brand, they’re known for delivering innovative, turnkey solutions across the industry. They’ve also embraced digital transformation, helping clients move into IP- and cloud-based broadcasting.
2025-05-0739 min
ProtoPodLight Speed Breakthrough: MONSTR Sense and the Future of SemiconductorsIn today's episode, we're excited to chat with Dr. Eric Martin, President and co-founder of MONSTR Sense
Technologies, a company revolutionizing how we inspect semiconductors.
MONSTR Sense was born from a frustration with slow spectroscopy methods and has since developed ultrafast laser tools that dramatically speed up semiconductor analysis. Their breakthrough technology makes it possible to inspect a full 6-inch wafer in just 8 minutes — a game-changer for industries like electric vehicles and power electronics.
2025-04-3046 min
ProtoPodAbove and Beyond: Aerostar's Journey Through InnovationIn this episode, we're excited to chat with Russ Van Der Werff, Vice President of the Stratospheric Platforms Division at
Aerostar, where he leads strategy, development, and team operations.
Aerostar itself has a rich legacy in aerospace and defense, with over 65 years of experience. The company designs advanced stratospheric balloons, radar systems, and protective gear, building on roots that go back to a research team spun out from General Mills in the 1950s.
2025-04-2325 min
ProtoPodSpectral Insights: Illuminating Innovation with Nikira LabsIn today's episode, we're excited to speak with Manish Gupta, who is the Chief Technology Officer and Co-founder of
Nikira Labs.
As a leader in optical spectroscopy, Manish has a strong track record of turning advanced technology into real-world solutions.
2025-04-1619 min
ProtoPodPressed for the Future: Revolutionizing Garment Care with PressoIn today's episode, we chat with Thibault Corens, co-founder and chief technology officer at Presso, an Atlanta-based, venture-backed, hardware-robotics company that is disrupting the garment care industry with its state-of-the-art machines that combine precise pressing and effective, eco-friendly treatment solutions in just a matter of minutes.
2025-04-0921 min
ProtoPodSwiss Precision, Light Speed: Revolutionizing AI Connectivity with EnlightraIn this episode, we chat with Maxim Karpov, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Enlightra.
Enlightra is a start-up based in Switzerland that develops chip-scale comb lasers for the high-speed connectivity of AI Clusters.
2025-04-0935 min
ProtoPodBeyond the Decibels: Crafting Immersive Soundscapes with Indy Audio LabsIn today's episode, we are excited to chat with Ted Moore, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer at Indy Audio Labs.
Indy Audio Labs designs and manufactures high-performance immersive processors, pre-amplifiers and power amplifiers for home theatres, media rooms and 2-channel listening.
2025-04-0933 min
ProtoPodForging Futures: Leadership and Innovation in North Carolina with Cape Fear ManufacturingIn this episode, we are joined by Jim Flock, an industry veteran, who has spent the better part of four decades in the machining business. Jim is originally from Brooklyn, New York, but has spent the past nine years in North Carolina where he manages HSM Machine Works South, a leading Aerospace manufacturer of landing gear assemblies.
Jim is a member of the Cape Fear Manufacturing Partnership. He also serves as chair of the Cape Fear Workforce Development Board and vice president of the North Carolina Association of Workforce Development Boards.
Also, appearing on the...2025-04-0928 min
ProtoPodBeyond the Horizon: NordSpace and Canada’s Orbital AmbitionIn today's episode, we chat with Rahul Noel, the founder and CEO of NordSpace.
NordSpace is breaking barriers in the aerospace industry with its bold mission to launch Canada’s first orbital-class rocket.
2025-04-0932 min
ProtoPodEngineering Ingenuity: Pioneering Reliability with ZED ServicesIn today's episode, we're excited to speak with Josh Zarecky, Chief Engineer of Zed Services based in Fishers, Indiana.
Zed Services is a full service engineering firm that focuses on the design and development of reliable, efficient and economical electromechanical systems and specialized machines.
2025-04-0922 minProtoPodProtoPod - Coming April 9th, 2025!Something big is coming to Spotify & Apple. Get ready to explore the edge of innovation!
Join your host Jordan Rose on April 9th, as we launch the ProtoPod - a podcast for engineers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and trailblazers shaping the future.
If you are into prototyping, high-velocity mass custom manufacturing, or just obsessed with how great ideas come to life, this is your podcast.
2025-04-0200 min
Grit Daily Startup ShowEncase, Innovate and Adapt with Steve Lilley of Protospace.In this episode of the Grit Daily Startup Show, host Phillip Lanos sits down with Steve Lilley, the co-founder of Protocase, to dive into the world of aerospace and defense navigation equipment enclosures. Steve shares the challenges his company faced in sourcing small quantities of these critical components and how Protocase was born out of necessity to address these issues. The conversation explores the importance of meeting stringent certification and documentation requirements in the aerospace and defense sectors, including compliance with international traffic and arms regulations and data security protection. Steve also discusses the concept of "mass custom," which...2024-02-1635 min
T-Minus Space DailySpaceX opens the floodgates to possible fines.SpaceX tests its new flame deflector water deluge system. Elon Musk says SpaceX provided its knowledge of crewed parachute systems to Boeing. The US Air Force has awarded Sierra Space Corporation a $22.6 million contract for the maturation of the Vortex Advanced Upper Stage Engine. ESA successfully assists the reentry of defunct satellite Aeolus, and more.Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app.Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow T-Minus on Tw...2023-07-3129 min