Georgia Southern University is set to become a key player in bolstering the U.S. metal manufacturing workforce, thanks to a new strategic partnership with IACMI – The Composites Institute®'s Metallurgical Engineering Trades Apprenticeship & Learning (METAL) program. This collaboration, funded by the Department of War, aims to provide...
The Department of War (DOW) announced today the September 17, 2025 investment on a five-year contract totaling nearly $9.2 million to the national advanced materials Manufacturing Innovation Institute, LIFT, to address manufacturing challenges associated with ceramic matrix composites (CMC). This announcement was delayed due to the government...
Advanced functional fabrics serve many complex functions.
They transform traditional fibers, yarns and textiles into sophisticated, integrated devices and systems that allow for capabilities including communication, energy storage and health monitoring.
At the forefront of innovation in this space is Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA)...
While ‘biotechnology’ and ‘bioindustrial manufacturing’ may sound like new concepts, in fact, the processes are based on fermentation, which was first harnessed by humans over 10,000 years ago. Today, innovative American companies are using advanced biological processes to safely manufacture everyday products ranging from chemicals and materials...
Advanced Functional Fabrics of America ( AFFOA) announced the third round of its Product Accelerator for Functional Fabrics (PAFF 3.0). The program provides U.S textile manufacturers and startups access to AFFOA’s technical expertise and resources, with AFFOA covering labor costs enabled by government funding.
