Working Groups
At IACMI, our working groups are where collaboration meets innovation. These member-led communities are the heartbeat of our R&D ecosystem, driving bold ideas while solving industry challenges. Together, we’re accelerating the development of transformative composite technologies.
Each group brings together leaders from industry, academia, and government to dig into specific focus areas, share insights, and shape the future of advanced manufacturing. Whether advancing circularity in composites, scaling production for high-rate aerostructures, or exploring new frontiers in mobility and energy, our working groups fuel progress with purpose.
Our members influence national priorities, forge partnerships, and play a direct role in elevating American manufacturing on the global stage.
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In just ten years, composites recycling technologies have made significant strides, but the path to full commercial viability is still ahead. Momentum is building toward a true circular economy, where composites are designed with recycled content and engineered for recyclability from the start. The questions now are critical: How do we build confidence in using recycled composites in new products? What testing and standards will ensure performance? And how can we accurately measure circularity to track real progress?
The Energy Working Group is exploring a broader landscape of energy options including geothermal, nuclear, marine, and wind. From exploration and resource recovery, power generation and storage to transmission and distribution, how can composites drive efficiency and resiliency across the energy landscape? What technical advancements could enable onsite fabrication, faster installation, or extended service life? What other barriers stand in the way of scaling composite adoption in energy systems?
The future of mobility is electric, autonomous, and personalized—and composites have the potential to shape every part of it. As the ground transportation industry reinvents itself, IACMI is advancing the technologies needed to bring high-performance, cost-effective composites into the mainstream. The questions ahead are urgent: What hurdles remain? How do we shorten cycle times and reduce costs? And how can composites move from niche to necessity on tomorrow’s vehicles?
The rapid growth of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and the emerging Urban Air Mobility market—often called “flying taxis”—demands a dramatic shift in production, from hundreds of aircraft a year to thousands. Likewise, the next generation of single-aisle commercial aircraft will only embrace composite-intensive designs if fabrication times and costs can be significantly reduced. The industry faces pressing questions: Which materials and processes will lead the way for high-rate aerostructures? And what technical challenges must be solved to make this leap possible?
Composites offer unmatched advantages: lightweight strength, corrosion resistance, easy installation, and exceptional durability. This makes them a smart choice for construction and infrastructure. However, their use still lags far behind traditional materials like steel and concrete. The challenge now is clear: identify and overcome technical barriers, while providing the demonstrations and education needed to build confidence and drive wider adoption across the industry.