The Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI) has celebrated its 10-year anniversary of revitalizing American manufacturing and strengthening the nation’s defense industrial base. Established by the Department of Energy in 2015, IACMI is a collaborative effort of over 170 members from industry, academia, and government agencies. The institute’s public-private partnerships aim to accelerate the development and adoption of advanced composites and innovative manufacturing technologies, driving domestic production capacity, competitiveness, and job creation.
IACMI’s impact has been significant, with four key areas of focus: public-private collaborations, technical innovation, workforce development, and leveraging resources. The institute has connected over 90 members for industry-led R&D projects, trained over 40,000 individuals, and created hundreds of design, engineering, and manufacturing jobs. IACMI has also provided open access to over $400 million in scale-up facilities, leading to additional funding for companies, universities, and workforce initiatives. With its 10-year anniversary, IACMI looks to the future, predicting continued growth and advancement in advanced manufacturing, driven by its collaborative ecosystem of innovation.