The Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI) is celebrating its 10-year anniversary as a leader in advanced composites and workforce solutions. Established by the Department of Energy in 2015, IACMI has played a pivotal role in revitalizing American manufacturing and strengthening the nation’s defense industrial base. Over the past decade, IACMI has achieved significant impact through public-private collaborations, technical innovation, workforce development, and leveraging resources. The organization has convened over 170 members and 4,500 professionals, conducted 60+ industry-led R&D projects, and trained over 18,000 STEM students. IACMI has also provided open access to over $400M in scale-up facilities across 8 states, leading to an additional $220M+ in investments. The organization’s CEO, Chad Duty, attributes its success to the power of public-private partnerships and the support of industry and government partners. IACMI is committed to building on its successes and expanding its programs to attract startups and small enterprises, while creating opportunities with large enterprises, national labs, and universities.
IACMI Marks Ten Years of Cutting-Edge Research, Job Creation and Amplifying U.S. Manufacturing prowess
