Center for Composite Materials
Under a $14.9M DARPA cooperative agreement, CCM led the TuFF (Tailorable Universal Feedstock for Forming) program to develop a novel discontinuous fiber composite feedstock that combines metal-like formability, closed-loop recyclability, and aerospace-grade mechanical properties.
This DoD-supported program advanced lightweight vehicle structures for defense and commercial applications.
CCM’s small business partnerships foster innovation through joint research, technical consulting, and access to advanced composites facilities.
The TuFF process enables rapid forming of complex thermoplastic and thermoset composite geometries from aligned short-fiber feedstocks.
The SMARTMolding™ infusion platform integrates process automation, closed-loop control, and data acquisition for resin infusion.