The Fibers and Composites Manufacturing Facility (FCMF)
Located in the Innovation South Building at the UT Research Park, the FCMF drives research, development, and prototyping of advanced fiber-reinforced composites. Its core expertise spans process development, characterization, modeling, and non destructive evaluation of thermoset/thermoplastic composites.
NSF Center for Hybrid Materials Interfacing (CHMI)
As a founding site of the NSF Center for Hybrid Materials Interfacing (CHMI), the FCMF leverages its specialized equipment—like automated fiber placement and compression molding systems—to advance CHMI’s mission in composite joining and repair. UT’s team focuses on infrastructure and medical applications, complementing Georgia Tech’s aerospace and Oakland University’s automotive research.
East Tennessee’s Advanced Materials Ecosystem
IACMI News
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Composites Part B: Engineering (JComp B) – Impact Factor 12.93
The field of composites has exploded in recent years, with innovative applications emerging every single day across various sectors. Advanced composites are steadily growing in aerospace, marine, automotive, defense, wind, sporting, biomedical, infrastructure, and industrial applications. JComp B has continually aligned with technology trends to bring its readership fresh insights into the science and engineering of advanced composites. We are pleased to report that JComp B has steadily grown in its Impact Factor (IF) rating, attaining an IF11.83 and Cite Score of 18.63 in 2022, the highest amongst advanced composites journals worldwide.
Organization Partners and Industry Network
IACMI
The Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI) is a partnership of industry, universities, and national universities, as well as federal, state, and local governments that are working together to benefit the nation’s energy and economic security.
JEC Composites
With a network of 250,000 professionals, JEC Group is the largest composite organization in the world. It represents, promotes, and helps develop composite markets by providing global and local networking and information services.
ACMA
The American Composites Manufacturers Association provides a forum for members of the composites industry to come together to develop shared market opportunities and deal with common challenges. It is an unmatched source of up-to-date information about the composites industry.
SPE Composites
SPE Composites promotes and disseminates information on the science, engineering fundamentals, and applications of engineered polymer composites. The Composites Division promotes the benefits of composite materials and reports on the latest in materials, processes, and application developments.
Composites World
Composites World is a business-to-business media brand that produces a monthly print magazine, digital media, research, and live events for the global composites market.
SAMPE
The Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering is a global professional member society that provides information and updates on the latest advanced materials and processing technologies.
The University of Tennessee Oak Ridge Innovation Institute (ORII)
The University of Tennessee Oak Ridge Innovation Institute will create a robust talent pipeline in areas of growing national need and demand. As a result, Tennessee will become the “go-to” destination for top-level talent development and discovery.
