Jun 28 2024 28 mins
Manufacturing in space leverages the unique conditions of microgravity to enhance processes that are challenging or impossible on Earth.
In this exciting episode of Pioneers, the Siemens StartUp Podcast, host Kevin Blevins sits down with Will Bruey, CEO and co-founder of Varda Space Industries. Varda is not just any space company; they are pioneering the manufacturing of products in space and bringing them back to Earth for terrestrial use.
In this episode, you will gain insights into Varda Space Industries' unique business model, including their focus on pharmaceuticals and the benefits of microgravity in drug development. You will also get to hear details about their successful first mission and the future potential of space manufacturing.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Will Bruey's background and journey to founding Varda Space Industries (01:29)
- How Varda manufactures drugs in orbit for unique formulations. (06:20)
- Space manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and entrepreneurship. (16:35)
- The future of space manufacturing and its potential impact on various industries (19:22)
- The importance of clear communication and team building for startup success (21:44)
- Why Varda Space Industries chose Siemens for their aerospace manufacturing (22:31)
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