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Wednesday, April 1, 2026
8:15 AM to 9:45 AM
Concurrent Sessions
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
  Energetics: Ingredients
Session Chair: Mr James White - NSWC IHD
8:15 AM - 8:45 AM
Modern processes for the low-cost scalable production of high energy thermoplastic elastomers

Presenter: Mr Nathan Shipley -
Physical Sciences Inc

Authors: Dr Caitlin Bien - Physical Sciences Inc, Dr Michael Dworzak - Physical Sciences Inc, Mr Thomas O'Brien - Physical Sciences Inc, Dr Dorin Preda - Physical Sciences Inc, Mr Zachary Whitermore - Physical Sciences Inc, Dr Min Song - Physical Sciences Inc
8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
Manufacturing of Novel PFAS-Free and PlasticizerFree Binders for Pressed Explosives

Presenter: Mr Elijah Hudson -
NSWC IHD

9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
High Energy Density Resin Systems for Additive Manufacturing of Explosive and Propellant Formulations

Presenter: Mr Zachary Whitermore -
Physical Sciences Inc

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