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Join us June 23–25 in Denver, Colorado, for IACMI’s 2026 Members Meeting—the industry’s premier composites event focused on advanced materials manufacturing and workforce development in critical fields. Hear the latest on Smart Manufacturing and technologies moving us forward, from the Department of Energy, National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), Purdue University, Dassault Systemes, Lockheed Martin Space, Kreysler & Associates, ExxonMobil, Cannon, General Motors, and many more! Highlights of the 2026 event include a tour of NLR, interactive working group meetings, and valuable networking opportunities—including a reception at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. 

 

Tour National Laboratory of the Rockies on June 23

The NLR Flatirons Campus features state-of-the-art facilities where researchers work with industry and academic partners to address energy challenges related to grid integration, manufacturing supply chains and materials, water power technologies, and more. The campus hosts hardware and simulation capabilities—offering unmatched scale and complexity to validate secure, affordable, and integrated technologies across all energy sectors. 

Only a few spots remain to tour the facility. Secure yours before the deadline, Sunday, June 14..

Celebrating ACE and METAL at Members Meeting

Join our workforce community at the Members Meeting for a full day and half of programming dedicated to strengthening America’s manufacturing talent pipeline. Hear insights and lessons learned from across the ACE and METAL networks, meet next generation rising stars, and engage in sessions on forecasting future workforce needs. The program features a keynote from Kris Rick, Defense Industrial Base Workforce Sector Lead. We'll celebrate the inaugural IACMI Workforce Awards, recognize standout training sites, and break out into working sessions.

Next Gen Builders: How Student Competitions are Shaping the Future of Engineering

“We said time and time again that we’ve get one shot; nothing can go wrong,” confides Kevin Cloherty. That’s a lot of pressure in the field of engineering, where iteration is everything. Read the full story now on IACMI members’ rising talent.

 

METAL to Play Featured Role at NAMRC 54

The METAL team will have a strong presence at the 54th North American Manufacturing Research Conference, hosted by Penn State, June 14–18 in State College, Pennsylvania. Matt Draper, Deputy Director of the Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment Program, will discuss the national impact of METAL, while IACMI Education and Workforce Director Andy Pokelwaldt will participate in a workforce development panel. 

APPLY NOW: Supercomputer Available for Limited Time

DOE is accepting applications from CMEI-funded projects on Kestrel, the third-generation supercomputer located at the National Laboratory of the Rockies. This opportunity supports CMEI’s mission to advance America's critical minerals supply chains and accelerate next-generation energy technologies to strengthen our nation's energy security and power our future. Deadline to apply is June 11.

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