UD Center For Composite Materials

We’re thrilled to see our very own Dr. Joseph Deitzel recognized in CompositesWorld’s "People in Composites" series for October 2024! Joe’s contributions and dedication to advancing composite materials continue to shape our field and inspire everyone at the Center for Composite Materials (CCM). Read more about Joe’s work and achievements in the full article. #CCMProud #Composites #Innovation #PeopleInComposites #UDel #TeamCCM https://lnkd.in/exB43xgd

🌟 Innovative Research on DLC and AI Inverse Design! 🌟 We’re excited to highlight AIM research collaboration. AIM Director Dr. Srikanth Pilla recently visited Associate Director Dr. Gang Li and Thrust II Co-Lead Dr. Zhen Li at Clemson University to discuss Thrust I and Thrust II progress. 🔬 Project Focus: Our groundbreaking research aims to create an Inverse Design Paradigm for Thermoplastic Composites. Scope of Work: This project delivers notable E3 impacts: • Energy: Through optimized AI-driven material design, we reduce the energy required for composite production by streamlining processes, minimizing waste, and ensuring efficient resource use. • Economy: The integration of cost-effective materials and optimized manufacturing pathways supports economic scalability, enabling high-quality composites at a competitive price and broad accessibility for industry applications. • Environment: By enabling lightweight, durable composites, we reduce overall material consumption and associated emissions, aligning with sustainable production goals and minimizing environmental impact. The integration of AI optimizes material properties and processes, advancing our commitment to sustainable solutions and driving innovation in material science. This collaboration represents a crucial step in the Artificially Intelligent Manufacturing (AIM) Paradigm for Composites, reflecting our dedication to pioneering research and sustainability. Relevance to AIM EFRC: This project aligns with AIM EFRC’s objectives by harnessing AI-driven approaches to redefine material design for thermoplastic composites, enhancing performance, sustainability, and cost-efficiency in composite manufacturing. Our focus on energy efficiency, economic feasibility, and environmental responsibility underscores AIM EFRC's mission to propel transformative advancements in intelligent, sustainable manufacturing. 🔋 Supported by the AIM for Composites EFRC, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science under grant no. DE-SC0023389. U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), University of Delaware, Clemson University, Clemson University College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences, Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research, The Ohio State University, Brown University, University of Florida, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Savannah River National Laboratory #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Research #Collaboration #InverseDesign

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UD Center For Composite Materials was fortunate to participate in the American Society for Composites (ASC) 39th Annual Technical Conference with presentations on the #TuFF material by Dr. Tom Cender, Loren Tomlin (MME), Kyle Morris MSME, Andrew Stack (MME), Uday Kiran Balaga (PhDME) and Charles Whealton (HBME). Tania Lavaggi, PhD Candidate with Mechanical Engineering was the winner of the 2024 ASC PhD Research Scholarship Award. The evening was capped off with netowrking and engaging with UD-CCM alumni Dae Han Sung and Subramani Sockalingam and Mehrdad Ghasemi-Nejhad.

🌟Join us for today’s webinar “A Perspective of Career Opportunities in Technical Consulting within Polymers and Manufacturing!” 🌟 Erik Foltz (The Madison Group | Plastic Consulting) will discuss his career path in technical consulting and provide insight into critical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in this evolving field. 📅 Date: October 28th 2024 ⏰ Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST 📍 Location: Virtual (via Zoom) 🔗Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/dmwwS27f We look forward to seeing you there! EFRC Acknowledgement: This webinar is part of the AIM for Composites EFRC Outreach Series, organized by our Early Career Academy (ECA) and funded by the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations | U.S. Department of Energy under grant no. DE-SC0023389. The AIM EFRC is committed to advancing the frontiers of composite materials research and fostering educational opportunities in the field. U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), University of Delaware, Clemson University, Clemson University College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences, Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research, The Ohio State University, Brown University, University of Florida, South Carolina State University, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Savannah River National Laboratory #WebinarWednesday #AIMforComposites #Consulting #TechnicalConsulting #CareerPaths #Engineering

Join us in welcoming Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jens Schuster from the Hochschule Kaiserslautern who will be presenting his groundbreaking research on "3D-Printing Under High Pressure." 📅 Date: November 18, 2024 🕚 Time: 11:00 AM 📍 Location: 101 Academy St., Room 106, University of Delaware Prof. Schuster’s study explores the impact of high ambient pressure and temperature on the mechanical properties of 3D-printed materials. His innovative approach, integrating a 3D printer into an autoclave capable of maintaining 135 bar of pressure, significantly enhances the strength and consolidation of printed layers. This seminar is a must-attend for anyone interested in advanced manufacturing techniques and the future of 3D printing. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a leading expert in polymer technology! #3DPrinting #AdditiveManufacturing #PolymerScience #EngineeringInnovation #UDel #Research #AdvancedMaterials

Curious about future career options or interested in making a pivot? Join us Monday afternoon for an insightful webinar titled “A Perspective of Career Opportunities in Technical Consulting within Polymers and Manufacturing." Erik Foltz (The Madison Group | Plastic Consulting) will share his personal experience as a technical consultant and provide key insights into this career path.   📅 Date: October 28th, 2024 ⏰ Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST 📍 Location: Virtual (via Zoom) 🔗Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/dmwwS27f   Register today to receive your customized Zoom link!   EFRC Acknowledgement: This webinar is part of the AIM for Composites EFRC Outreach Series (Season 2), organized by our Early Career Academy (ECA) and funded by the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science under grant no. DE-SC0023389. The AIM EFRC is committed to advancing the frontiers of composite materials research and fostering educational opportunities in the field.   U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), University of Delaware, Clemson University, Clemson University College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences, Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research, The Ohio State University, Brown University, University of Florida, South Carolina State University, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Savannah River National Laboratory   #Webinar #AIMforComposites #Consulting #TechnicalConsulting #CareerPaths #Engineering

Join us at the Future Composites Symposium on November 13-14, 2024, at the University of Delaware's Center for Composite Materials!  This is your chance to connect with policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators as we explore the future of composites. Dive into cutting-edge research, learn about sustainable solutions, and network with key players shaping the industry. Whether you're in automotive, aerospace, defense, or infrastructure, this event is a must-attend! 📅 Dates: November 13-14, 2024 (Registration deadline October 31) 📍 Location: Newark, DE 💲 Registration: Only $50 with complimentary meals! (Travel and accommodation not included) 🔗 Don't miss out! Register today and shape the future of composites: https://lnkd.in/eQCu_nVg #Sustainability #Innovation #FutureCompositesSymposium #Networking 

🎓 Member Spotlight: Benjamin Ryder 🏫 Home Institution: University of Florida 📚 Background: Benjamin’s interest in additive manufacturing (AM) started when he built his first 3D printer, an Anet A8, the summer before he started 8th grade. He earned a BS in materials engineering from the University of Florida (UF), where he continued pursuing this area of interest by researching 3D printing ceramic composite materials using stereolithography. He then earned an MS in materials engineering at UF, focusing on human bone tissue engineering. During this time, he interned at Slice Engineering, a leading company in FFF hotend designs for 3D printers. He is currently pursuing a PhD in engineering at UF where he studies 3D printed fiber-reinforced polymer composites. Outside of academics, Benjamin enjoys Florida's wilderness by freediving in the springs, birdwatching in the swamp, and identifying local flora. 🔬 Research Scope: Benjamin’s research focuses on the interplay between the additive manufacturing processes and the effects on microstructural changes that occur during the mechanical loading of composite prints. Relevance to E3: Benjamin compares E3 analyses of FDM processes with those of other composite manufacturing techniques to support the improvement of industrial processing efficiency. Collaboration: Benjamin conducts intrathrust research with Thrust III members across multiple AIM institutions to develop enhanced materials characterization and fabrication techniques that exceed UF’s capabilities. Benjamin also collaborates with Thrust II researchers to study interfacial bonding of the FFF process and collect FDM data that explores the lifecycles of various manufacturing processes. Mentorship: Dr. Yong Huang is Benjamin’s PI and mentor. He also has monthly research meetings with Dr. Yao Qiao and his team at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and weekly research meetings with Hao Chen (Clemson University) and Mostafa Elnaggar (The Ohio State University). Relevance to AIM EFRC: Benjamin’s research helps enable AM techniques of fiber-reinforced composite materials and provides testing or characterization of fabricated specimens to improve the literature understanding of these material systems. Benjamin’s research is supported by the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science, under award no. DE-SC0023389. U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), University of Delaware, UD Center For Composite Materials, Clemson University, Clemson University College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences, Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research, South Carolina State University, The Ohio State University, Brown University, University of Florida, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Savannah River National Laboratory #PhD #Research #CompositeMaterials #Engineering #AdditiveManufacturing #3DPrinting