Workforce Development

IACMI highlights new program, workforce developments

IACMI covers collaborations for a Center for Composite and Hybrid Materials Interfacing (CHMI), the development of a regional talent development strategy and establishment of a learning network to develop the industry’s workforce.

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Sustainability

Volkswagon launches new research collaboration with ORNL, University of Tennesse, Knoxville

Projects involve integration of advanced functional materials, novel recycling and wireless charging concepts to support electric mobility and sustainable transportation.

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Trends

Purdue University composites center opens large-scale additive lab, seeks consortium partners

Purdue’s Composites Manufacturing and Simulation Center (CMSC) cut the ribbon on the Thermwood LSAM Research Lab, which partners can access with Purdue’s ADDITIVE3D simulation module.

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ITA Group offers new pre-competitive partnership model for industrial companies

January 2022 partnership model enables more collaboration between science, research and industry on future composite projects, from materials to the final part.

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People in Composites: October 2021

KraussMaffei, Composites United, Montalvo, Carbitex, Arkema Group, Vertical Aerospace and Lockheed Martin announce new appointment hires in the composites industry this month.

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Wind/Energy

University startup is developing composite storage vessels

Through strategic partnerships, Space Walker is developing a Type IV composite high-pressure gas storage vessel for use in hydrogen fuel cell drones.

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Automotive

The Native Lab launches new edition of monocoque design course

The online workshop begins Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021 and offers nine sessions covering an in-depth composite monocoque design process from former McLaren and Koenigsegg car designers.

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The Native Lab offers hands-on and online courses in composites

Training arm of engineering consultancy Managing Composites seeks to “make people native in composites.”

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Aerospace

Boeing, SAMPE renew ongoing partnership providing opportunities to more than 400 members

Partnership focuses on connecting Boeing experts with students and trainees, increasing access to education, accelerating skills development and enriching educational experiences.

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Reykjavik Flight Academy purchases eFlyer training aircraft

All-electric composites-intensive aircraft from Bye Aerospace serve as safer, lower cost and more environmentally friendly options for flight instruction.

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