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IACMI at JEC World 2025:

Advancing Composites on a Global Stage

 

Representing IACMI at JEC World 2025, Chad Duty, Uday Vaidya, Dale Brosius, Ray Boeman, and Alyssa Pfotenhauer have been showcasing IACMI’s contributions to the composites industry and the role of collaboration in driving innovation.

 

Several members announced new licensing agreements, system models, products, and partnerships at JEC, including ExxonMobil, Magnum Venus Products, James Cropper, Hexcel, Roctool, Vartega, Arkema, Chomarat, and Owens Corning. Congratulations!

Member Spotlight

IACMI Celebrates Opening of New National Headquarters

 

IACMI welcomed many partners from industry, academia, and government to celebrate our new headquarters at Innovation South in Knoxville, TN. Co-located with the expanded University of Tennessee’s Fibers and Composites Manufacturing Facility (FCMF), this cutting-edge space is built for partnerships, innovation, and impact with members like Michelman.

 

We also unveiled a new composite sign made of recycled carbon fiber and glass in our office suite. Created by Vitriform3D working with Endeavor Composites, UT, and Zoltek, the sign is a great example of collaborations that drive economic growth. 

Register today for Innovation Insights featuring AlphaSTAR, Dassault Systemes, and

Oak Ridge National Laboratory

 

Our monthly Innovation Insights webinar series continues at noon Monday, March 17, as IACMI EVP/CCO Dale Brosius moderates discussions on recent technology advancements from IACMI members.

 

• Dr. Harsh Baid, Dr. Sarat Kundurthi, and Arjun Marrey from AlphaSTAR will present a build simulation and experimental study of large-format additive manufacturing of thermoplastic polymer composites
• Pierre-Yves Mechin from Dassault Systemes will share information on their innovative materials multiscale modeling
• Dr. Vipin Kumar from Oak Ridge National Laboratory will present state-of-the-art and future trends of lightning strike protection of wind turbine blades

TPI Composites Celebrates 100,000 Wind Blades

 

IACMI Premium Member TPI Composites Inc. celebrated the production of its 100,000th wind blade, marking a significant milestone in its two decades of innovation in the wind energy sector. With global operations and a commitment to sustainable solutions, TPI continues to play a key role in advancing clean energy worldwide.

Introducing a New Video Series on IACMI’s Impact

 

To continue showcasing IACMI’s Impact over a Decade of Innovation, we will be sharing a series of new videos from members’ perspectives on social media. Andrew Maxey, CEO of Vartega, kicks it off talking about networking, internships, and meaningful partnerships.

Dale Brosius Announces Retirement from IACMI

 

ICYMI, after a decade of dedicated service to IACMI, Dale Brosius has announced he will retire from the organization July 1, 2025. A search for a new Chief Commercialization Officer is underway.

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