Dan Wilson, a materials salesman at Sintx, shares insights on challenges and success in material sales, focusing on the importance of trust, relationships, and understanding new materials' impact on production processes. The podcast also explores high-temperature composites, additive manufacturing innovations, and the development of soft skills through experiences in the industry.
Effective sales skills are crucial in marketing materials solutions, highlighting the need for business development training in materials science.
Silicon nitride's unique properties, like antibacterial attributes and osteoconductive nature, are driving innovation in biomedical applications beyond spine implants.
Deep dives
Exploring the Importance of Business Development in Materials Science
The podcast delves into the significance of business development and sales skills in the field of materials science, emphasizing the necessity for students to gain training in these areas. It highlights the relevance of understanding how to effectively sell materials and products, showcasing a discussion with Dan Wilson from SynthX Technologies, who provides insights into the business side of materials science.
Innovative Materials in the Biomedical Field and Beyond
The episode explores the innovative use of silicon nitride by SynthX Technologies in biomedical applications, particularly focusing on spine implants. It reveals the unique properties of silicon nitride, such as its antibacterial attributes and osteoconductive nature, shedding light on its diverse applications beyond the medical field.
Challenges and Success Stories in Scaling Materials
The podcast discusses the challenges faced in scaling up materials production, illustrated through the experiences of materials companies like Corning and SynthX. It highlights the importance of leveraging existing business relations and expertise in overcoming hurdles related to manufacturing, distribution, and market acceptance.
Navigating Soft Skills and Business Development in Materials Science Careers
The episode concludes by addressing the necessity for students in materials science to develop soft skills and business acumen. It emphasizes the value of extracurricular activities, leadership opportunities, and real-world experiences in honing skills like communication, technical credibility, and persistence, essential for success in the field.
Designing a great material is only half the battle, now you need to sell it. In this episode we sat down with Dan Wilson from Sintx and took a dive into the surprisingly nuanced world of materials sales and the challenges and pitfalls of marketing materials solutions.
Learn more about Sintx and the great materials they are developing by visiting their website at: http://www.sintx.com/
The Materialism Podcast is sponsored by Cal Nano, leading experts in spark plasma sintering and cryomilling technologies. You can learn more about their work and services by visiting their website.
This Materialism Podcast is also sponsored by Materials Today, an Elsevier community dedicated to the creation and sharing of materials science knowledge and experience through their peer-reviewed journals, academic conferences, educational webinars, and more.
Thanks to Kolobyte and Alphabot for letting us use their music in the show!
If you have questions or feedback please send us emails at materialism.podcast@gmail.com or connect with us on social media: Instagram, Twitter.
Materialism Team: Taylor Sparks (co-host, co-creator), Andrew Falkowski (co-host, co-creator), Jared Duffy (production, marketing, and editing).
Keywords: Sales, marketing, salesmanship
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