ATLANTA, GA (April 10, 2023) – Atomic-6 is pleased to announce that Christian Carpenter has joined the Atomic-6 team and has been appointed as Interim Chief Operating Officer. Carpenter comes in as the first in the position for the startup and will lead the charge for creating an efficient work environment to scale up quickly as interest in Atomic-6’s proprietary technology is gaining significant commercial traction.
Mr. Carpenter has over 22 years of experience in technology development and transition to at-scale production. His experience includes a wide range of commercial and government applications at NASA, Aerojet Rocketdyne, SpaceX, and multiple startups. Mr. Carpenter has led several small business technology development programs including multiple programs for infusing advanced composite technology into rocket engine and solar power applications. In his role as interim COO, Mr. Carpenter will lead Atomic-6 efforts to transition our technology from R&D to at-scale commercial production lines. On joining Atomic-6, Carpenter had this to say, “Growing the United States leadership in design and manufacturing capabilities is a passion for me. Atomic-6 is already establishing leadership in domestic design and manufacturing of advanced composites. I look forward to supporting rapid growth in the Atomic-6 team and product portfolio.”
“Christian and I connected a couple of years ago while he was at Bradford Space. We worked together to submit for some Space Force research and development opportunities. Through that process we got to know each other well. Christian became a free agent earlier this year, so I approached him to do some consulting work for us. The level of detail and speed at which Christian operates is truly first-class and I could not be more impressed. Having already filled the CTO role, we knew our next critical hire would be in operations. Given Christian’s vast background and success in space systems at NASA, Aerojet Rocketdyne, and SpaceX, I knew he would have the exact skillset and mentality needed to help lead Atomic-6 to the next level of maturity. At SpaceX, Christian led Starlink satellite subsystem production to achieve production quality, rate, and cost targets. He and his team delivered over 1,400 satellites worth of components during the COVID-19 pandemic, comprising 1/3rd of all operating satellites at that time. Transitioning from a startup focused on R&D to a world class production manufacturer is the next step in the evolution of Atomic-6.
About Atomic-6
At Atomic-6, we leverage a proprietary manufacturing process that optimizes fiber-to-resin ratios, significantly reduces porosity, and expedites production cycle times. This process is not limited to a single type of fiber or resin; it extends across a broad spectrum of available materials. What sets us apart is our capability to custom-engineer not just the material systems but also the tooling and processing methods, tailored specifically to the multifaceted requirements of the space, aeronautics, hypersonics, and armor industries. By doing so, we can meet the unique and often complex demands of our customers, offering a level of customization that goes beyond typical industry standards.
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