Services

CCM is a recognized leader in next-generation composites research, education, and technology transfer. With award-winning faculty, world-class engineers, and state-of-the-art facilities, we deliver cutting-edge, innovation-driven solutions that accelerate discovery and commercialization.

Our services span the full composites lifecycle: Material Characterization & Testing, Product Development, and Process Development, Prototyping & Component Validation — bridging the gap between research and real-world applications.

Material Characterization & Testing

High-fidelity insights for next-generation materials.

Unlock molecular-to-macro precision with multi-modal, high-throughput platforms and predictive, AI-assisted analytics to drive rapid material innovation.

Capabilities include:

Mechanical Performance across length scales (micro-coupon to full scale)

• Tensile, compression, flexural, fatigue, impact
• Low-velocity impact testing
• High-rate loading (Hopkinson-Kolsky bar)
• In-situ testing (sub-ambient to elevated T & humidity)
• Single filament tensile testing
• 2D/3D Digital Image Correlation (DIC)

Thermal Properties

• DSC (standard, high-pressure, UV cure), TGA, TMA (with RH)
• DMA (with environmental chamber), DVS
• Thermal diffusivity & conductivity determination
• Rheometry and gas pycnometry

Microscopy & Imaging

• Optical, laser confocal, SEM, TEM, AFM, NanoIR
• Confocal imaging & 3D scanning
• High-speed thermal imaging

Chemical & Structural Analysis

• FTIR / ATR-FTIR, Raman spectroscopy
• XRD, XPS

Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE)

• Ultrasonic testing, X-ray CT, Thermography

Surface & Interface Testing

• Mode I & II adhesion, surface roughness
• Wettability & contact angle
• Fiber pull-out, microdebond, single filament fragmentation

Data Analytics & Modeling

• Ab Initio & molecular dynamics simulation
• Continuum-level FEA mechanics & process modeling
• AI-assisted predictive modeling across length scales

Let CCM’s advanced materials characterization bridge scientific understanding with practical solutions for high-performance composites.

Product Development

Agile, high-performance solutions from concept to market.

Accelerate innovation with digital twin modeling, virtual prototyping, and collaborative engineering to transform concepts into validated products.

Capabilities include:

• Material design & selection for sustainable, high-performance composites
• Rapid prototyping & iterative testing to shorten time-to-market
• Digital twin & simulation support for performance optimization
• Benchmarking & lifecycle analysis for durability and compliance
• Advanced design & analysis tools (3D scanning, CAD/Solid Modeling, FEA)
• Re-engineering lab: 6-axis arm, FiberSim® draping simulation, ply cutting
• Work cell technologies for smart manufacturing & agile production

Let CCM’s advanced product development turn concepts into high-performance, market-ready composite solutions.

Process Development, Prototyping & Component Validation

Scale smart. Validate thoroughly. Deliver reliably.

Ensure real-world validation of high-performance components with scalable, automated, and standards-compliant manufacturing workflows.

Capabilities include:

• Advanced processing: automated layup, resin infusion, additive manufacturing, forming, molding
• Tooling & prototype fabrication for manufacturability testing
• Component validation & qualification testing for structural integrity
• Standards & certification support (aerospace, automotive, emerging sectors)
• Integrated workflow solutions from design to production
• Performance monitoring & AI-assisted data analysis

Let CCM’s process development and validation capabilities deliver scalable, reliable, and optimized composite solutions.