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Marking 10 Years of Innovation

 

As we look ahead to 2025, IACMI is excited to celebrate our 10th anniversary throughout the year! From the pivotal announcement on January 9, 2015, establishing a national institute for composites, to the official “open for business” signing in June, IACMI has achieved significant milestones. The celebration will kick off on January 9, 2025, with a special news release reflecting on our journey and accomplishments. On January 13, we’ll host an Innovation Insights webinar, spotlighting key achievements and the impact IACMI has made over the past decade. Throughout the year, we’ll continue to highlight the statistics, stories, and perspectives that showcase IACMI’s contributions to innovation, collaboration, and growth in the composites industry. With membership expanding, new technical projects underway, and workforce development programs thriving, there’s much to celebrate.

Member Spotlight

Discover Innovation South:
IACMI Open House February 19

 

You’re invited! Please join us February 19, 2025, to experience Innovation South, our new IACMI headquarters located in the UT Research Park at Cherokee Farm in Knoxville. The new space, including a 44,000-sq-ft cutting-edge composites laboratory, will be a central hub for advanced composites and manufacturing, offering members and industry leaders access to top-tier research and collaboration spaces. The Open House is a unique opportunity for members to explore this new space, connect with industry peers, and learn more about how Innovation South will support your goals. Save the date and watch your inbox for registration details.

Register Today for Innovation Insights Featuring Temper, ThermaMatrix, and Cambium

 

On Monday December 16, at 12PM ET, join us for a one-hour series of presentations where IACMI members will share application examples and key advantages of new technology and products. Hosted by IACMI EVP/CCO Dale Brosius.

Uday Vaidya UTRF Innovator of the Year

 

We are proud to announce Uday Vaidya, IACMI’s Chief Technology Officer, has been recognized as Innovator of the Year by the University of Tennessee Research Foundation (UTRF). This prestigious recognition highlights Uday’s exceptional contributions to advancing university research, commercialization, and practical applications in the field of advanced composites. His work has not only propelled innovation but also inspired the next generation of learners and innovators. In 2024 alone, UT achieved remarkable milestones, including licensing 8 new technologies for industry applications and securing patents for 21 research teams. Uday played a pivotal role in this success and was recognized for his leadership in advanced composites and his dedication to STEM education. His development of the InnoCrate curriculum and STEM books for K-12 students underscores his commitment to shaping the future.

 

Showcasing Workforce Initiatives at DMC

 

Last week, IACMI’s METAL and ACE teams participated in the Defense Manufacturing Conference (DMC) in Austin, Texas, an event bringing together leaders from government, industry, and academia tackling challenges in the U.S. defense industrial base. With particular interest in reshoring efforts, K-12 outreach, and supply chain security, DMC was an excellent place to share IACMI’s diverse workforce development programs. For instance, InnoCrate is attracting young talent in composites, casting, forging and CNC machining. IACMI CTO Uday Vaidya, who developed InnoCrate, participated in a panel, sharing insights into building a skilled workforce, including equipping K-12 students with foundation knowledge for careers

The Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office Wants Your Input!

 

Circularity for Secure and Sustainable Products and Materials: A Draft Strategic Framework

First up is an RFI seeking input from stakeholders on Circularity for Secure and Sustainable Products and Materials: A Draft Strategic Framework. We’re after input on issues related to products and materials circularity. Specific areas of interest include:

• Input on Circularity for Secure and Sustainable Products and Materials: A Draft Strategic Framework.
• Opportunities and challenges to increase product and material circularity.
• Opportunities to connect to business models and policy landscape.

Energy Efficiency Scaling for Two Decades (EES2) Initiative

Next, give us your thoughts on the Energy Efficiency Scaling for Two Decades (EES2) Initiative. This RFI seeks input on issues related to energy efficiency in the semiconductor industry. Specifically, we want your feedback on:

• EES2 initiative goals and objectives.
• Draft EES2 research and development roadmap.
• Process and future steps.

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