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Empowerment Through Simulation<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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We advance composites manufacturing, simulation, and characterization for industry and government partners through research and engineering<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We are experts in composites manufacturing, simulation, and characterization.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

We advance composites manufacturing science and simulation technology
To enrich simulation-based design and manufacturing decisions
For industry and government partners
Through research and engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We offer world-class expertise through faculty, professional engineering staff, and researchers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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We provide technology solutions across the
research, development, and engineering spectrum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Research, Development, Engineering & Advanced Simulation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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R&D<\/div>\n
Design & Analysis<\/div>\n
Production Engineering<\/div>\n
Product development & prototyping<\/div>\n
Advanced simulation tools<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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Technology Focus Areas<\/span><\/h3>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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Resin Transfer Molding<\/div>\n
Advanced Fiber Placement<\/div>\n
Stamp Forming<\/div>\n
Compression Molding<\/div>\n
Additive Manufacturing<\/div>\n
Layups & Tooling<\/div>\n
Platelet Molding<\/div>\n
In-Space Manufacturing<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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We Develop the Current & Future Generation of Engineering Talent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We provide cross-discipline education centered around composites!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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CMSC hosts diverse professors & students<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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  • Aerospace engineering<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Mechanical engineering<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Chemical engineering<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Industrial engineering<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Physics & astronomy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Materials engineering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    We provide engineering education<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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    • Composites design<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Composites analysis<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Composites characterization<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Composites manufacturing & assembly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      We provide engineering education<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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      • Catia V5 (CAD\/CAM)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • 3DX (CAD\/CAM\/FEA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Abaqus (FEA)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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        We train technicians and engineers to work with their hands<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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        • Engineering and Polytechnic students work together at Purdue CMSC<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Introduction and advanced courses in composites technologies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • In-lab training for composites manufacturing and assembly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Exposure to state-of-the art industry practices in composites manufacturing and assembly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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          We perform R&D of Advanced Composites Manufacturing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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          • AFP<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Stamp forming<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Compression molding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Hybrid molding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • In-autoclave and out-of-autoclave processing<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Resin infusion<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • High-pressure RTM<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Large Scale Additive Manufacturing<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Tooling design (including shape compensation)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Atmospheric flight structures<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Space structures<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Automotive structures<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Civil engineering structures<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Large-scale structures<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • High-precision structures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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            We serve as the cross-cutting Design, Modeling, and Simulation Technology Area for the national Composites Institute, IACMI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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            • Partnerships for prosperity<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Manufacturing-informed performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • High-rate & thermoplastic experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Modeling and simulation for economicprosperity and sustainability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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              We host world-class research facilities for composites manufacturing, characterization and experimental validation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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              Manufacturing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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              • Thermwood LSAM 105Additive Manufacturing<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • TP Sheet Forming<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Compression Molding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • AFP<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • RTM, Autoclave, Machining<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                Characterization<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                • Test frames, fixtures,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Thermal chamber<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • DMA, DSC, TGA<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Rheometer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Microscopy, CT Scan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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                  We partner with Dassault Systemes to enrich and offer world-class modeling and simulation tools for research and engineering<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                  Integrated Composites Workflow Applications<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

                  Integrated Composites Workflow Applications<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  \"Diagram<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                  Simulation for Manufacturing Informed Design<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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                  Composites Simulation Validation<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

                  Connect virtual twins to reality through characterization, rapid prototyping, and validation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  Simulation Driven Certification<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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                  New Composites Simulation Methods<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

                  Drive the development of robust and transformative predictive methods<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  Simulation as the Language of Innovation<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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                  Empowering a manufacturing-informed design experience for composites connected across the supply chain<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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                  We serve industries such as,
                  aerospace, automotive, advanced air mobility, and wind<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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