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Join us October 20–22 in Galveston, Texas, for the Build Freedom Summit, where leaders from industry, education, government, and defense will come together to tackle America's manufacturing workforce challenge. Featured speakers include IACMI CEO Chad Duty, President of Anderson Foundries Kory Anderson, and LaborUp Founder/CEO Simba Jonga. Don't miss three days of bold ideas, practical solutions, and meaningful connections shaping the future of American manufacturing. Speaker applications are now open.  

 

Innovation Insights featuring Trimer Tech and IACMI

Join us on Monday, August 17 at 12:00 PM ET for our next Innovation Insights webinar featuring:

💡Henry Sodano, CEO,Trimer Tech LLC High Rate Manufacturing of Fire, Smoke and Toxicity Rated Composites

💡Andrew Pokelwaldt, Education & Workforce Director, IACMI
Presenting with
Crystal Bentley, DOW Communications & Public Affairs Manager, IACMI
Introducing Build Freedom – Building the Workforce that Builds and Defends America

Attending DIBX or IMTS? Come see the expanded IACMI footprint at both!

IACMI team members have been invited to have a larger footprint than ever at both the IMTS Student Summit Sep. 14-19 and the Defense Industrial Base Accelerator (DIBX) Aug. 25-27. From speaking opportunities to hands-on activities, including interactive sandcasting and chocolate casting demonstrations, come see us and learn more about our workforce expansion!

Advancing the Future of Large-Scale Compression Molding at IACMI’s SuRF

When people think of composites, they often think about design limitations,” confesses Jeff Valentage with ExxonMobil. “With our material, we believe we've opened up the design aperture for what you can do with composites—we’re looking beyond design limitations to create new and exciting things.”

Eight new universities join METAL as training sites

July marked a milestone month for METAL, welcoming eight new training partners that continue to strengthen the program's growing national network. These institutions expand access to hands-on education in casting, forging, and metal manufacturing, creating new pathways into high-demand careers while helping build the skilled workforce needed to support America's industrial base.

 

Apply for Accelerate, a Program Driving Advanced Materials Innovation

IACMI members National Laboratory of the Rockies and ExxonMobil are seeking to connect with U.S. innovators to develop and reduce risk in advanced materials technologies. Receive non-dilutive technical assistance worth $250,000 in transportation, construction, energy storage, and electronics. Cohort 1 applications are now open through August 28.

 

2026 Members Meeting Video Recap

One month later, we are still celebrating the 2026 Members Meeting in Denver! Here at IACMI we are diving into our new connections, exploring new ideas, connecting members to each other, and planning what's next!

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