IACMI in Indiana
Empowering U.S. Composites Modeling and Simulation
U.S. supply chain transformation depends on manufacturing digitalization. IACMI proudly partners with the Purdue University Composite Manufacturing and Simulation Center (CMSC) to shape the future of air mobility, defense, aeronautics and astronautics.
Equipment + Expertise = Opportunity
CMSC is ushering composite supply chains into the digital world – opening doors to faster, cost-saving R&D and enhanced collaboration. The center gives IACMI members access to the best of both worlds: 1) digitized design, manufacturing simulation and validation and 2) laboratory-scale equipment and technology to bring their innovation to life.
CMSC’s interdisciplinary team includes Purdue College of Engineering faculty, staff and graduate students. Representing top-class talent from around the world, the team brings together expertise in mechanical engineering, aviation, air mobility, transportation, aeronautics and astronautics, physics, research, laboratory operations, additive manufacturing, composites stamp forming, and manufacturing and testing.
Facility Host and Partners
CMSC is a jewel in the crown of Indiana’s top-ranked Purdue University College of Engineering. The center occupies half of the 62,000-square-foot Indiana Manufacturing Institute (IMI) at Purdue Research Park, just outside of Indianapolis.
CMSC houses charter member Dassault Systèmes’ digital twin technology for modeling composite manufacturing processes. Plus, Indiana-based Thermwood Corp., Wabash MPI and MITO Material Solutions are among other IACMI members with innovative solutions on-site.
IACMI Member Benefits
IACMI members can leverage CMSC for:
- On-Site Expertise
- Manufacturing Simulation and Validation
- Composites Modeling and Simulation
- Large-Scale Additive Manufacturing
- Prototype and Test Parts Production
R&D Capabilities
Key Equipment and Technology
- Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE Modeling and Simulation Platform
- Six-Axis Robotic Cell for Thermoplastic Pre-Forming and Shaping
- Thermwood Large-Scale Additive Manufacturing (LSAM)
- Wabash MPI Composite Stamp Forming Press
- SwiftComp Analysis Solution Deployed on cdmHUB
Representative Projects
- Technology Launch: CompositesAI Design and Analysis System
- Product Development: Rapid Actuator-Less Deployable Drone Blade
- Equipment Design: Wabash High-Temp 250-Ton Molding and Stamp Forming Press
- Performance Prediction: L.A. Raiders Stadium 3D Printed 93-Foot Torch
- Test Part Production: 3D Printed Jet Engine Thrust Reverser Blocker Door
Technical Area Experts
Design, Modeling & Simulation Technology Area Director
Purdue University, John L. Bray Distinguished Professor of Engineering,
Schools of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Chemical Engineering and Materials Engineering
Composites Manufacturing and Simulation Center (CMSC), Executive Director
Design, Modeling & Simulation Technology Area Director
Composites Manufacturing and Simulation Center (CMSC), Deputy Director
Consortium Council Member