50 YEARS OF INNOVATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE'S CENTER FOR COMPOSITE MATERIALS
Established in 1974, UD Center For Composite Materials was one of the country's initial National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering Research Centers (ERC) and remains the only surviving center from that inaugural group.
UD-CCM founded the first university-industry consortium in 1978 and has established a national network with more than 400 industry partners focused on basic and applied research to commercialization/ technology transition/innovation (TRL/MRL 1 to 9) and workforce training. Over the past five decades, UD-CCM has spearheaded advancements across all TRL levels, resulting in over 5,000 peer-reviewed publications, more than 40 patents, and substantial economic impacts through $300+ million in research funding. The center's educational initiatives have nurtured a global alum network of over 3,000, who continue to influence the composites industry and academia significantly.
This presentation will highlight UD-CCM’s significant contributions to interdisciplinary research, education, and technology transfer in composite materials and encapsulates UD-CCM's foundational impact and forward-looking strategies in the dynamic field of composite materials.
The SPE Automotive Div. conference will feature technical sessions, panel discussions, keynotes, and exhibits highlighting advances in materials, processes, and equipment for both thermoset and thermoplastic composites in a wide variety of transportation applications. Networking breakfasts, lunches, and receptions enhance the value of the event that draws 500 attendees from across the globe.
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Attend the ACCE and Learn about Key Composites Innovations developed at UD-CCM over the last 50 years! OEMs, Sponsors and Exhibitors receive free passes to the event and more. Contact [email protected] for details and see: https://lnkd.in/eF7KMje
