We are grateful for your support and participation in making this inaugural event a success. Your sponsorship plays a vital role in bringing our vision to life and helping create an impactful experience for all involved. AIM The AIM for Composites EFRC represents an innovative approach in the field of artificial intelligence for composite material manufacturing. This center unites a diverse, multidisciplinary team that includes experimentalists, computational researchers, and computer scientists from six universities—Clemson University, the University of Delaware, The Ohio State University, Brown University, the University of Florida, and South Carolina State University—and two national laboratories—Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and Savannah River National Laboratory. By harnessing AI models and developing cloud-based tools, the center seeks to revolutionize material and process design, paving the way for groundbreaking advancements in the field. CarbonForm CarbonForm Inc., founded in 2021 as a spin-off from Prof. Kelvin Fu’s lab at the University of Delaware, specializes in advanced composite additive manufacturing. Our key innovation, Additive Fiber Tethering (AFT) , enables high-performance, architected 3D structures tailored for demanding industries like aerospace and automotive. Recognized as a finalist for the TCT Hardware Award - Non-Polymer Systems and the CAMX Design Award for Composite Excellence, CarbonForm serves clients seeking sustainable, high-strength composite solutions. Freudenberg Freudenberg Performance Materials is a leading global manufacturer of high-quality performance-oriented nonwoven materials. For composites applications, FPM offers nonwoven technologies used in the manufacture of composite parts featuring a selection of surfacing veils from polyester, glass and polyacrylonitrile inputs designed to improve surface finishes, enhance abrasion resistance and reduce microcracking and EnkaSpacer, high-performance flow media and flexible 3D mesh open structure consumables that generate effective resin flow during molding and spacer applications. SME Established in 1932 as a nonprofit organization, SME represents the entire North American manufacturing industry, including manufacturers, academia, professionals, students, and the communities in which they operate. We believe manufacturing holds the key to economic growth and prosperity, and champion the industry's potential. SME designs new ways to understand and solve problems, and our solutions advance the next wave of growth in manufacturing. University of Delaware CCM The University of Delaware’s Center for Composite Materials (UD-CCM) has been internationally recognized as a center of excellence for interdisciplinary research, education, and technology transfer in the areas of materials and synthesis, multifunctional materials, processing science, mechanics and design, sensing and control, and software. Since 1986, UD-CCM’s programs and initiatives have been designated Centers of Excellence eight times by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Department of Defense (DoD). University of Delaware Department of Mechanical Engineering The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Delaware has a cutting-edge research program. Exploring nearly every aspect of modern mechanical engineering, our faculty and students are making bold steps towards new technologies and better solutions to contemporary problems. With an annual budget of over $4 million dollars, we constantly strive to expand our knowledge of the world around us. The University of Delaware is advancing leading-edge research that solves mysteries, tackles problems, and invents new technologies – all aimed at enhancing our quality of life. We have distinguished faculty, capable staff, and outstanding students, supported by state-of-the-art facilities. Join us as we explore the latest frontiers in science and engineering. Vericut Vericut is a leading CNC simulation, verification, and optimization software developed by CGTech, widely used in aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing sectors. Specializing in the simulation of composite material processes, Vericut Composite Programming (VCP) and Composite Simulation (VCS) modules allow for precise programming and simulation of automated fiber placement (AFP) and tape-laying machines. These advanced features help manufacturers avoid costly errors, improve part quality, and optimize composite layup processes, ensuring reliable, efficient, and high-performance composite component production.
