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UAMMI & Hexcel Address Challenges of Composites for Advanced Air Mobility Aircraft
UAMMI Press - February 9, 2021
Feb 9, 2021
Utah Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Initiative (UAMMI) and Hexcel recently joined together to share their expertise at the Vertical Flight Society’s 8th Annual Electric Vertical Takeoff & Landing (VTOL) Symposium. The biennial event was a virtual symposium that featured presentations, panel discussions and technical papers related to autonomous electric/hybrid VTOL aircraft with a focus on urban air mobility (small transportation aircraft). At the event, UAMMI discussed the challenges of certifying advanced materials, such as carbon.... Read More
UAMMI Signs Collaboration Agreement with the Graphene Council
UAMMI Press - November 19, 2020
Nov 19, 2020
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
Chanel Flores to Join UAMMI as Deputy Director
UAMMI Press -
Nov 19, 2020
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