Lightweight Materials, Materials

Beginning tomorrow, April 1, Chad Duty officially steps into the role of IACMI Chief Executive Officer. As CEO, Chad becomes responsible for the full scale of day-to-day operations of the institute. He was named CEO Elect in October.

“It is an incredibly exciting time to become IACMI CEO,” says Chad. “IACMI has built a strong foundation and a...

Education, Lightweight Materials, Materials, Workforce

The United States is facing a severe manufacturing workforce shortage. To tackle the nation’s skills gap, IACMI and the University of Tennessee at Knoxville are bringing the technology and training directly to the people who need it.

Teachers and instructors in East Tennessee and beyond are learning essential machining skills at the University of...

Composites, COVID-19, Materials

In the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s a race against the clock not only to find a vaccine but also to supply healthcare workers with life-saving equipment such as face shields, masks and test kits.

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Manufacturing Demonstration Facility and Carbon Fiber Technology Facility at Oak Ridge National...