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Thank you for joining us in Indianapolis!
Thank you to all the IACMI members who attended and participated in the Winter 2019 Members Meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana last week. We appreciate your time and enthusiasm for sharing the innovations IACMI members are fostering in the composites ecosystem. This event would not be possible without the support of meeting sponsors, including the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) and Purdue University.
With some of the coldest weather Indiana has seen in over two decades, more than 270 IACMI members gathered in Indianapolis to discuss technical project results, workforce development programs, and other recent member successes. The audience represented 137 organizations and 33 states, with presentations from over 35 speakers. Day one of the conference began with insight from Aaron Vigil-Martinez and Elaine Bedel from IEDC with a key message to members, “innovation does not happen in isolation”. John Hopkins followed with a state of the institute presentation highlighting next steps and the future vision of IACMI, leading in to a presentation by Tom Dobbins, ACMA President, on the global vision for advanced composites.
IACMI is continuing to serve this community by connecting innovation assets positioned for significant growth. IACMI is now leading over 50 technical projects, 12 of which were highlighted in the technical tracks at the meeting with presentations led by Vartega, N12 Technologies, Michelman, ACMA, Arkema, and other industry partners. In addition to the project presentations, Uday Vaidya, IACMI CTO, led a roadmapping session to show how each of the technical projects are aligned with Institute goals.
IACMI members were invited to join a special event on Wednesday afternoon to celebrate the opening of the Manufacturing Design Laboratory at Purdue University, a new research space within the Indiana Manufacturing Institute (IMI). The IMI is home to IACMI’s design, modeling, and simulation technology area, and has housed multiple classes of IACMI and Dassault Systèmes sponsored interns.
Following the ribbon cutting, members attended a networking reception with regional leaders and industry partners from a variety of market sectors at the Dallara IndyCar Factory. Guests had the opportunity to participate in guided tours of the factory and take rides in full indycar racing simulators.
Please take a moment to help us exceed expectations at the next Members Meeting by taking our survey on the IACMI app and submitting your cost share forms. Approved presentations and event photos will be posted on our website and member portal within the next few weeks. We look forward to seeing you again for our next Members Meeting in Denver, Colorado July 23 - 25, 2019 and thank you again for being a valued IACMI member.
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Manufacturing Design Laboratory celebrates opening at Purdue, marking new space to explore advanced manufacturing possibilities
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The “tsunami” of digital manufacturing is here – and Purdue Universityhas a major new resource to handle it. Purdue officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house Wednesday (Jan. 30) for the Manufacturing Design Laboratory, a research space dedicated to the technology-driven future of manufacturing in Indiana and across the globe.
The Manufacturing Design Laboratory is housed in Purdue’s Composites Manufacturing and Simulation Center (CMSC), a part of the Indiana Manufacturing Institute (IMI), located at Purdue Research Foundation’s Purdue Research Park of West Lafayette. Established in 2015, IMI is a partnership between Purdue and the state of Indiana.
“This laboratory provides a space to bring together Purdue resources and manufacturing expertise from across Indiana to create new ways to maximize the opportunities presented by digital manufacturing,” Purdue President Mitch Daniels said. Read more
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Technology AdvantEDGE Series: Composites & Manufacturing
Denver, Colorado
Mark your calendars for a 1-day hands-on workshop designed to address the needs of all manufacturers. From manufacturing 101 to utilizing composites to make products lighter, faster, and more affordable, the workshop will equip you with the information you need to connect with resources and thought leaders on the leading edge of the composites industry. Join us to learn more about the benefits of materials like carbon fiber and other high performance composites from industry experts and manufacturers who have implemented these innovative technologies.
Featured speakers including:
- Jeff Sloan, Editor-in-Chief, CompositesWorld
- Andrew Maxey, CEO, Vartega
- Derek Berry, IACMI Wind Technology Area Director and Senior Wind Technology Engineer, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
- Katie Woslager, Senior Manager, Advanced Industries Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)
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Visit IACMI at the U.S. Pavilion at JEC World
IACMI is excited to exhibit at this year's JEC World as part of the U.S. Pavilion. If you are attending the event and would like to schedule a meeting with IACMI leadership, please contact events@iacmi.org.
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Summer 2019 Members Meeting
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