Cambium, an advanced materials manufacturer based in El Segundo, California, has appointed Rick Dunn as chief financial officer. The company is entering a rapid growth phase following its acquisition of SHD Composites and expansion in aerospace and defense sectors. Dunn brings over 20 years of experience as a CFO in public and private companies. He most recently served as chief financial officer of Satellogic Inc., helping lead the company from Series B through its 2022 Nasdaq debut. Throughout his career, he has raised more than $1.7 billion in debt and equity. At Cambium, Dunn will lead the finance organisation, capital strategy, and systems needed for global manufacturing expansion. The company integrates AI-driven materials discovery with flexible manufacturing to compress development timelines from years to months.

Cambium, an El Segundo-based advanced materials manufacturer, has launched SentinelOps, a laser eye protection and directed-energy protection technology platform. The first product is protective eyewear designed for commercial and military aviation applications. The platform addresses laser illumination incidents that pose risks to pilots and military personnel. The US Federal Aviation Administration logs tens of thousands of cockpit laser strikes annually, with Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, and Chicago amongst the highest-frequency corridors. SentinelOps technology provides protection across visible and near-infrared spectrum whilst maintaining colour fidelity and visual acuity. The technology can be adapted for eyewear, cockpit windows, and sensor platforms. The product was developed with support from BioMADE, a US Department of Defense organisation, and technical collaboration with Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division.

/PRNewswire/ -- Cambium, the modern market for wood, today announced its acquisition of General Woodcraft, a Connecticut-based specialty wood products company...