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The Utah Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Initiative (UAMMI) recently signed a collaboration agreement with the Graphene Council, the largest trade and professional society for the research, development and application of graphene and related advanced materials. In the spirit of collaboration, the two organizations have agreed to support each others respective missions through the following actions: Provide each other free membership to their respective industry programs and tools. Highlight and make announcements related to advanced materials,.... Read More

The Utah Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Initiative (UAMMI) recently announced that Chanel Flores is joining the organization to serve as Deputy Director beginning January 01, 2021.  During the transition, Ms. Flores will continue to serve as the Aerospace, Manufacturing & IT Director for the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) where she has worked since 2017. In her new role, Ms. Flores will lead UAMMI’s implementation of the Utah Defense Manufacturing Community (UDMC) programs.... Read More

Two Utah composite materials companies recently won three Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants from the United States Air Force (USAF) for their innovative concepts which aim to solve defense-related problems. The winning proposals were developed with the help of the Utah Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Initiative (UAMMI) and focus on composite material innovations for drones and advanced air mobility aircraft that can benefit USAF and also be commercially developed. ElectraFly, a Utah-based company which.... Read More