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IACMI, a non-profit organization, has officially opened its new national headquarters in Knoxville, Tennessee, located within the University of Tennessee’s Research Park at Cherokee Farm. The new facility is co-located with the UT Fibers and Composites Manufacturing Facility (FCMF), a 44,000 square-foot laboratory that will drive research, commercialization, and workforce training in advanced composites and manufacturing. The new location is designed to foster public-private partnerships, providing IACMI members and industry leaders with access to innovative research, world-class facilities, and shared office space. The facility is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, including a Michelman Sizing line, Wabash Compression Presses, and a RocTool induction heating system, among others. The institute will also serve as a training hub for students and industry professionals, offering hands-on learning experiences in composites and manufacturing, with a focus on workforce development to meet the growing demand in advanced manufacturing industries. As a national leader in advanced composites and manufacturing, IACMI is committed to driving innovation and securing the US’s position as a global leader in manufacturing.

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