Knoxville, TN, July 5, 2016… IACMI-The Composites Institute, in partnership with Toray Composites (America), Inc. (TCA), is pleased to announce the launch in a strategic project aimed to decrease cost of carbon fiber automotive structural parts by 15% for target components.
The newest IACMI project will address the challenge of decreasing cost and cycle times limit the use of carbon fiber in automotive structural parts. This project, in collaboration with TCA, Zoltek, Reichhold, Janicki Industries, Globe Machine Manufacturing Co., the Composite Recycling Technology Center(CRTC), American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA), andMichigan State University (MSU), is taking a supply chain, ecosystem-based approach to integrate material selection, molding methods, and preform design patterns with waste stream utilization. The integrated supply chain-based improvements will be tested in phase one of the project through flat panel demonstration. Project conclusions are expected to positively impact automotive manufacturing by optimizing high speed processing and advancing recyclability of automotive parts. Since IACMI’s launch in June 2015, industry partners have been eager to submit project proposals to leverage IACMI resources and collaborate with members on the deployment of high impact advanced composites. “By partnering with industry to solve composite materials manufacturing challenges, we’re advancing clean energy innovations that will help United States vehicles to meet energy saving CAFÉ standards required in 2025,” said Craig Blue, IACMI-The Composites Institute CEO. IACMI announced a call for project proposals within four months of institute funding. Through collaboration between key members, there are now multiple project agreements in place expected to progress the application and development of high impact advanced composites. About IACMI-The Composites Institute: The Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI), managed by the Collaborative Composite Solutions Corporation (CCS), is a partnership of industry, universities, national laboratories, and federal, state and local governments working together to benefit the nation’s energy and economic security by sharing existing resources and co-investing to accelerate development and commercial deployment of advanced composites. CCS is a not-for-profit organization established by The University of Tennessee Research Foundation. The national institute is supported by a $70 million commitment from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Manufacturing Office and over $180 million committed from IACMI’s partners. Find out more at IACMI.org. About TCA: TCA was first established in 1992 to enable an efficient supply stream of Toray's carbon fiber composite materials. First used on the Boeing 777, Toray's advanced Carbon Fiber composite materials are now incorporated into the 777 and 787 primary structure and will be used on the new 777X wing. TCA supplies a diverse customer base both domestically and internationally and is a major exporter from Washington State. TCA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Toray Industries, Inc. (headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President: Akihiro Nikkaku), located in Tacoma, WA. TCA manufactures industry-leading carbon fiber prepreg materials for aerospace, automotive, industrial, and sporting goods applications. Find out more at: https://www.toraycompam.com/
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Photo: (Front L-R): Dr. Mark Johnson, Director of the Department of Energy’s Advanced Manufacturing Office; Dr. Luke Robins, President, Peninsula College; Dr. Craig Blue, IACMI-The Composites Institute CEO; Robert Larsen, CRTC CEO
(Back L-R): Colleen McAleer, Port of Port Angeles President; Maria Cantwell, State of Washington Senator; Brian Bonlender, Washington State Department of Commerce Director Pioneering Partnerships Announced for Composite Recycling Agreements forge new partnerships for carbon fiber recycling and workforce development (Port Angeles, WA) July 1, 2016– Senator Cantwell led the ceremonial announcement of historic agreements between a Tennessee-based national composites manufacturing institute, the world’s first facility for product development from recycled carbon, and a Washington-based college. The agreements establish the Port Angeles, WA-based Composite Recycling Technology Center (CRTC) as a strategic partner and West Coast satellite location for the Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI), and allows Peninsula College to expand their capacity to train the composites manufacturing workforce of the future. Stronger than steel and lighter than aluminum, carbon fiber composites are revolutionizing the aerospace industry. But 29 million pounds of composite scrap end up in US landfills every year– a challenge the new partnership will meet head on. IACMI, CRTC and Peninsula College leadership signed three way collaboration agreements to develop nationally deployable composites recycling technologies and train the advanced composites workforce of the future. This new partnership will add CRTC’s expertise in composite recycling to The Composites Institute, and serve to broaden the national impact of the Institute while expanding the capabilities of the Port Angeles facility. CRTC will serve as the West Coast “portal” for the Institute, working with other research institutions, industry and more on behalf of The Composites Institute. In addition, CRTC will have access to world-class level facilities, equipment and partners. “Port of Port Angeles is taking the lead for the nation in solving carbon fiber recycling for manufacturing,” said U.S. Senator Cantwell. “This agreement gives the Composite Recycling Technology Center real world-class chops in solving how to break-down carbon fiber which will lead to jobs.” The Composite Recycling Technology Center is the world’s first facility to divert uncured carbon fiber scrap from the landfill into innovative new products. IACMI-The Composites Institute, is the fifth Institute in the National Network of Manufacturing Innovation, with a focus deployment of advanced composites in clean energy technologies. It’s supported by the US Department of Energy’s Advanced Manufacturing Office and was created by the federal government to support US manufacturing by accelerating the development and commercial use of composites. “This new partnership will help drive advancements across the board in clean energy innovations,” said Dr. Mark Johnson, Director, Advanced Manufacturing Office, U.S. Department of Energy. “It represents tremendous potential to innovate in the US and coordinate with groups across the nation to unlock this potential for a cleaner, safer, and economically secure future.” Last week, the Obama Administration announced that WA based Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is part of the team awarded the Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute, the ninth manufacturing hub to be awarded. These innovation ecosystems will work to strengthen the Pacific Northwest’s leadership role in manufacturing. From aerospace to automotive, Washington State’s industry and research community is leading the way in composite manufacturing innovation. Composites play a critical role in the Washington State manufacturing ecosystem and clean tech future. As the value of composites continues to transform systems through opportunities in light-weighting, recycled carbon fiber offers exciting possibilities for fuel, energy and emission savings. “Washington’s Clean Energy Fund is helping communities across the state, and nowhere is this better exemplified than in Port Angeles,” said Brian Bonlender, director of the Washington Department of Commerce, which administers the fund through the State Energy Office. “This facility shines a light on Washington as home to communities that are shaping the future of manufacturing and clean technology.” Craig Blue, CEO of The Composites Institute, agreed, stating, “This collaboration reinforces our mission to accelerate the development and adoption of cutting-edge technologies for low-cost, energy-efficient manufacturing of advanced composites, positively impacting clean energy innovation and workforce development. It also creates a satellite operation for IACMI in the Washington area and provides a presence in the Pacific Northwest, which is critical to our long-term growth strategy.” “Innovative products made from recycled carbon fiber provide this region with opportunities for transforming our economy, attracting and training the best and brightest, and leading the nation in sustainable composites manufacturing.” said Robert Larsen, CRTC CEO. “We are pleased to partner with The Composites Institute, a like-minded organization committed to innovation and a green industry future. Our collaboration with Peninsula College will provide the critical workforce needed for success.” Peninsula College will support the partnership through its Advanced Manufacturing – Composite Technology program, including the first-of-its-kind Composite Recycling Certification, and hands on Composites Manufacturing Lab, to be located in the CRTC facility at the Port of Port Angeles. The program will give students hands-on training in advanced materials recycling and remanufacturing techniques. “We’re excited to be participating in the development of the CRTC as a key educational partner,” said Luke Robins, President of Peninsula College. “Partnerships such as the CRTC create great synergy between public and private entities, provide outstanding learning opportunities for our students, and can be dynamic catalysts for economic development for our region. We look forward with great anticipation as the CRTC develops and matures.” The ceremony was held at the multimillion dollar CRTC facility, which broke ground in September 2015. The doors were opened for this event, with a Ribbon Cutting celebration planned for late summer. The CRTC facility complements the needs of The Composites Institute members and supporters across the national composites network. About IACMI-The Composites Institute: The Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI), managed by the Collaborative Composite Solutions Corporation (CCS), is a partnership of industry, universities, national laboratories, and federal, state and local governments working together to benefit the nation’s energy and economic security by sharing existing resources and co-investing to accelerate development and commercial deployment of advanced composites. CCS is a not-for-profit organization established by The University of Tennessee Research Foundation. The national institute is supported by a $70 million commitment from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Manufacturing Office and over $180 million committed from IACMI’s partners. Find out more at IACMI.org. About the Composite Recycling Technology Center (CRTC): CRTC is an innovative non-profit company founded in 2015 whose mission is to lead and grow a composite recycling industry that diverts carbon fiber scrap that is destined for landfill, and turns it into value-added products. The CRTC will accomplish its mission through direct product manufacturing, by providing technical design services, and by making low-cost recycled carbon fiber feedstock available for other manufacturers to utilize. The CRTC is supported by a $1.9M commitment from the Port of Port Angeles, with infrastructure investment from partners at the US Department of Commerce-Economic Development Administration, WA State’s Clean Energy Fund, Clallam County, and City of Port Angeles. Find out more at compositerecycling.org. About Peninsula College: Peninsula College provides educational opportunities in the areas of academic transfer, professional and technical, basic skills, and continuing education. Their Advanced Manufacturing – Composites Technology Program prepares students for the wide-ranging field of composite structure fabrication and repair. Through classroom work and hands-on training, the program equips students with skills necessary for employment in the aerospace, marine, and recreational equipment industries, as well as many others that use composite materials. More information on their Advanced Manufacturing – Composites Technology Program can be found at: pencol.edu/proftech/composites-technology Reporting Media: http://iacmi.org/2016/07/01/pioneering-partnerships-announced-composite-recycling/ Cantwell: National Collaborative Agreement Will Make Port Angeles a Leader in Carbon Fiber Recycling
Carbon Fiber Recycling in Port Angeles Will Create Jobs, Grow Economy Washington, D.C. – Today, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) joined officials from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the Port Angeles region to create a new partnership on carbon fiber recycling. The agreement establishes the Composite Recycling Technology Center (CRTC) as a strategic partner and as a West Coast satellite location for DOE’s Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI), which is based at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee. The signed memorandum of understanding will foster the partnership between the CRTC and the IACMI, allowing them to share research and development facilities, as well as opportunities for funding and workforce training in the field of carbon fiber recycling. The agreement also allows Peninsula College to expand their capacity to train the composites manufacturing workforce of tomorrow. “Port of Port Angeles is taking the lead for the nation in solving carbon fiber recycling for manufacturing,” said Sen. Cantwell. “This agreement gives the Composite Recycling Technology Center real world-class chops in solving how to break down carbon fiber, which will lead to jobs.” The global composites market is expected to reach more than $27 billion by 2016. It is a critical focus of economic development in the United States because it creates high-paying jobs and many other economic benefits, such as fuel savings and reduced emissions. “The Pacific Northwest is primed to be a key center for composite materials and advanced manufacturing," said Mark Johnson, director of the Advanced Manufacturing Office at DOE. “The new partnership between the CRTC and the Composites Institute will link these great innovators to a national network driving technology innovation, workforce development and manufacturing advancements for the future.” The CRTC is the world’s first facility to develop carbon fiber composite scrap materials into useful, innovative products that can be used in the automotive, energy and recreational industries. Recycling carbon fiber composites saves scrap materials destined for landfills, which can reduce waste and provide significant energy savings during the manufacturing process. Recycled carbon fiber composites use only one-tenth of the energy compared to manufacturing new carbon fiber composites. “Innovative products made from recycled carbon fiber provide this region with opportunities for transforming our economy, attracting and training the best and brightest, and leading the nation in sustainable composites manufacturing," said CRTC CEO Robert Larsen. “We are pleased to partner with The Composites Institute, a like-minded organization committed to innovation and a green industry future. Our collaboration with Peninsula College will provide the critical workforce needed for success." “This collaboration reinforces our mission to accelerate the development and adoption of cutting-edge technologies for low-cost, energy-efficient manufacturing of advanced composites, positively impacting clean energy innovation and workforce development," said IACMI CEO Craig Blue. “We’re excited to be participating in the development of the CRTC as a key educational partner," said President of Peninsula College Luke Robins. “Partnerships such as the CRTC create great synergy between public and private entities, provide outstanding learning opportunities for our students and can be dynamic catalysts for economic development for our region. We look forward with great anticipation as the CRTC develops and matures." The state of Washington has 96 composite manufacturers. It is estimated that 2 million pounds of carbon fiber scrap waste are sent to Washington’s landfills each year. If the state's carbon fiber scrap waste can be recycled, it could have a potential market value of $50 million. “We currently have many components manufactured overseas, but with the possibility of a more affordable raw material available here in Washington State, we see a significant potential for us to improve our business operations here in Sequim, by allowing us to manufacture some of these parts locally and affordably," said Batson Enterprises CEO Bill Batson. Last year, Sen. Cantwell introduced the Carbon Fiber Recycling Act (S. 1432), which would direct DOE to conduct a study on the technology and energy savings potential of the manufacturing and use of recycled carbon fiber, and also authorizes $10 million for DOE to create sector public-private partnerships to develop a carbon fiber recycling demonstration project. This legislation was included in the Energy Policy and Modernization Act (S. 2012) that passed the Senate on a bipartisan vote of 85-12 in April 2016. At a committee hearing, Sen. Cantwell invited Port Angeles Port Commissioner Colleen McAleer, who testified that “recycling composite carbon fiber scrap will not only provide essential jobs on our local economy, but promote a needed market that provides environmental benefits as well. Our port sees the CRTC as a win-win on all of these levels." During the same hearing, Sen. Cantwell also secured the DOE’s commitment to collaborate with CRTC on future research and development projects. Today’s signing of a memorandum of agreement is the culmination of Sen. Cantwell’s request and subsequent negotiations among DOE, IACMI and CRTC. In July 2015, the Port of Port Angeles was awarded a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce to retrofit their facility to house CRTC, which is expected to bring 200 new jobs to Port Angeles. # # # http://www.energy.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/democratic-news?ID=D7131298-E124-4D22-948D-F6259BEA0859 Collaboration allows partners to leverage their unique capabilities and resources to achieve something more than the sum of their individual parts. Our nation’s competitiveness relies on our ability to work together to innovate in areas like clean energy and manufacturing to achieve common goals and spur job creation. One such common goal is the development of revolutionary new composite materials and ways to reuse and recycle them in manufacturing.
On Friday, July 1, three partners in the composites industry came together for a ceremonial signing of two Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) commemorated by Senator Maria Cantwell and other officials at the state of the art CRTC facility in Port Angeles, Washington, which broke ground in September 2015. The collaborative agreements brought together the Composite Recycling Technology Center (CRTC), the Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI), and Peninsula College to develop advanced methods of recycling composite materials. The agreements establishes CRTC as a strategic partner in IACMI, and allows Peninsula College to expand their curriculum to include workforce development for composites manufacturing. Advanced Manufacturing Office (AMO) Director Mark Johnson noted the potential to innovate in the U.S. and coordinate with groups across the nation to unlock the potential for a cleaner, safer, and economically secure future. IACMI is one of the National Network for Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI) institutes supported by AMO. These institutes play an important role in driving innovation within unique areas of concentration in manufacturing through strategic public-private partnerships. This new partnership will add CRTC’s expertise in composite recycling to IACMI, and serve to broaden the national impact of the Institute while expanding the capabilities of the Port Angeles facility. The agreement extends IACMI’s reach to the West Coast and brings new opportunities for manufacturers in the Pacific Northwest to utilize shared innovation infrastructure and engage with the entire advanced composites network. As part of the partnership, Peninsula College will introduce a first-of-its-kind Composite Recycling Certification, which gives students hands-on training in advanced materials recycling and remanufacturing techniques. This certification will provide the workforce necessary to expand and commercialize composites recycling techniques. The partnership represents the potential to accelerate innovation, increase competitiveness of U.S. composites manufacturing, and ensure that the workforce can meet the needs of an evolving composites industry. To read the full press release on the collaborative agreement, click here. http://energy.gov/eere/amo/articles/new-composites-recycling-partnership-leverages-amo-s-shared-innovation By Chris McDaniel
Peninsula Daily News PORT ANGELES — An agreement was signed today creating a new partnership in carbon fiber recycling among the Composite Recycling Technology Center, Peninsula College and the Institute for Advanced Composite Manufacturing Innovation. Officials representing the three organizations signed memorandums of understanding following remarks by U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Mountlake Terrace, and representatives of the U.S. Department of Energy and the Port of Port Angeles in a packed room at the Composite Recycling Technology Center — referred to as CRTC — located at 2220 W. 18th St. In July 2015, the Port of Port Angeles was awarded a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce to retrofit a facility to house CRTC. Supporters say the facility will bring 200 new jobs to Port Angeles. The agreements signed today establish CRTC as a strategic partner and as a West Coast satellite location for the Department of Energy’s Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI), which is based at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee. The signed memorandum of understanding will foster a partnership between CRTC and IACMI, allowing them to share research and development facilities, as well as opportunities for funding and workforce training in the field of carbon fiber recycling. The agreement also allows Peninsula College to expand its capacity to train people for composites manufacturing. “Port of Port Angeles is taking the lead for the nation in solving carbon fiber recycling for manufacturing,” Cantwell said. “This agreement gives the Composite Recycling Technology Center real world-class chops in solving how to break down carbon fiber, which will lead to jobs.” The CRTC is the world’s first facility to develop carbon fiber composite scrap materials into products that can be used in the automotive, energy and recreational industries, Cantwell said. Recycling carbon fiber composites saves scrap materials destined for landfills, which can reduce waste and provide significant energy savings during the manufacturing process. Recycled carbon fiber composites use only one-tenth of the energy compared to manufacturing new carbon fiber composites, according to a press release from Cantwell’s office. “Innovative products made from recycled carbon fiber provide this region with opportunities for transforming our economy, attracting and training the best and brightest, and leading the nation in sustainable composites manufacturing,” said Robert Larsen, the CEO of the composites center. “We are pleased to partner with the Composites Institute, a like-minded organization committed to innovation and a green industry future,” he said. “Our collaboration with Peninsula College will provide the critical workforce needed for success.” The state of Washington has 96 composite manufacturers, according to Cantwell’s office. It is estimated that 2 million pounds of carbon fiber scrap waste are sent to Washington’s landfills each year. The potential market value of recycled carbon fiber scrap waste is $50 million, supporters say. ________ Reporter Chris McDaniel can be reached at 360-452-2345, ext. 56650, or [email protected] http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/article/20160701/NEWS/160709999 The agreements establish the Port Angeles, WA-based Composite Recycling Technology Center (CRTC) as a strategic partner and West Coast satellite location for the Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI), and allows Peninsula College to expand their capacity to train the composites manufacturing workforce of the future.
Business, Innovations, Other Processing Method, Carbon FiberSenator Cantwell led the ceremonial announcement of historic agreements between a Tennessee-based national composites manufacturing institute, a facility for product development from recycled carbon, and a Washington-based college. Stronger than steel and lighter than aluminum, carbon fiber composites are revolutionizing the aerospace industry. But 29 million pounds of composite scrap end up in US landfills every year– a challenge the new partnership will meet head on. IACMI, CRTC and Peninsula College leadership signed three way collaboration agreements to develop nationally deployable composites recycling technologies and train the advanced composites workforce of the future. This new partnership will add CRTC’s expertise in composite recycling to The Composites Institute, and serve to broaden the national impact of the Institute while expanding the capabilities of the Port Angeles facility. CRTC will serve as the West Coast “portal” for the Institute, working with other research institutions, industry and more on behalf of The Composites Institute. In addition, CRTC will have access to world-class level facilities, equipment and partners. “Port of Port Angeles is taking the lead for the nation in solving carbon fiber recycling for manufacturing,” said U.S. Senator Cantwell. “This agreement gives the Composite Recycling Technology Center real world-class chops in solving how to break-down carbon fiber which will lead to jobs.” The Composite Recycling Technology Center is a facility which aims to divert uncured carbon fiber scrap from the landfill into innovative new products. IACMI-The Composites Institute, is the fifth Institute in the National Network of Manufacturing Innovation, with a focus deployment of advanced composites in clean energy technologies. It’s supported by the US Department of Energy’s Advanced Manufacturing Office and was created by the federal government to support US manufacturing by accelerating the development and commercial use of composites. “This new partnership will help drive advancements across the board in clean energy innovations,” said Dr. Mark Johnson, Director, Advanced Manufacturing Office, U.S. Department of Energy. “It represents tremendous potential to innovate in the US and coordinate with groups across the nation to unlock this potential for a cleaner, safer, and economically secure future.” Last week, the Obama Administration announced that WA based Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is part of the team awarded the Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute, the ninth manufacturing hub to be awarded. These innovation ecosystems will work to strengthen the Pacific Northwest’s leadership role in manufacturing. From aerospace to automotive, Washington State’s industry and research community is leading the way in composite manufacturing innovation. Composites play a critical role in the Washington State manufacturing ecosystem and clean tech future. As the value of composites continues to transform systems through opportunities in light-weighting, recycled carbon fiber offers exciting possibilities for fuel, energy and emission savings. “Washington’s Clean Energy Fund is helping communities across the state, and nowhere is this better exemplified than in Port Angeles," said Brian Bonlender, director of the Washington Department of Commerce, which administers the fund through the State Energy Office. “This facility shines a light on Washington as home to communities that are shaping the future of manufacturing and clean technology." Craig Blue, CEO of The Composites Institute, agreed, stating, “This collaboration reinforces our mission to accelerate the development and adoption of cutting-edge technologies for low-cost, energy-efficient manufacturing of advanced composites, positively impacting clean energy innovation and workforce development. It also creates a satellite operation for IACMI in the Washington area and provides a presence in the Pacific Northwest, which is critical to our long-term growth strategy.” “Innovative products made from recycled carbon fiber provide this region with opportunities for transforming our economy, attracting and training the best and brightest, and leading the nation in sustainable composites manufacturing.” said Robert Larsen, CRTC CEO. “We are pleased to partner with The Composites Institute, a like-minded organization committed to innovation and a green industry future. Our collaboration with Peninsula College will provide the critical workforce needed for success.” Peninsula College will support the partnership through its Advanced Manufacturing - Composite Technology program, including the first-of-its-kind Composite Recycling Certification, and hands on Composites Manufacturing Lab, to be located in the CRTC facility at the Port of Port Angeles. The program will give students hands-on training in advanced materials recycling and remanufacturing techniques. “We’re excited to be participating in the development of the CRTC as a key educational partner,” said Luke Robins, President of Peninsula College. “Partnerships such as the CRTC create great synergy between public and private entities, provide outstanding learning opportunities for our students, and can be dynamic catalysts for economic development for our region. We look forward with great anticipation as the CRTC develops and matures.” The ceremony was held at the multimillion dollar CRTC facility, which broke ground in September 2015. The doors were opened for this event, with a Ribbon Cutting celebration planned for late summer. The CRTC facility complements the needs of The Composites Institute members and supporters across the national composites network. http://www.jeccomposites.com/news/composites-news/partnerships-carbon-fiber-recycling-and-workforce-development IACMI, the Composite Recycling Technology Center and Peninsula College leadership signed three-way collaboration agreements to develop composites recycling technologies as well as train the advanced composites workforce of the future.
Author: Edited by Heather Caliendo , Managing Editor- Electronic Products Posted on: 7/1/2016 Source: CompositesWorldThe Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI), Knoxville, Tenn., and Composite Recycling Technology Center (CRTC), Port Angeles, Wash., have established a new partnership to advance both carbon fiber recycling and workforce development. The partnership will also create a satellite operation for IACMI in the Washington area. About 29 million pounds of composite scrap end up in U.S. landfills every year, which is a challenge the new partnership will meet head on, according to a news release. IACMI, CRTC and Peninsula College leadership signed three-way collaboration agreements to develop nationally deployable composites recycling technologies and train the advanced composites workforce of the future. This new partnership will add CRTC’s expertise in composite recycling to The Composites Institute, and serve to broaden the national impact of the Institute while expanding the capabilities of the Port Angeles facility. CRTC will serve as the West Coast “portal” for the Institute, working with other research institutions, industry and more on behalf of The Composites Institute. In addition, CRTC will have access to world-class level facilities, equipment and partners. “Port of Port Angeles is taking the lead for the nation in solving carbon fiber recycling for manufacturing,” said U.S. Sen. Cantwell. “This agreement gives the Composite Recycling Technology Center real world-class chops in solving how to break-down carbon fiber which will lead to jobs.” “Innovative products made from recycled carbon fiber provide this region with opportunities for transforming our economy, attracting and training the best and brightest, and leading the nation in sustainable composites manufacturing.” said Robert Larsen, CRTC CEO. “We are pleased to partner with The Composites Institute, a like-minded organization committed to innovation and a green industry future. Our collaboration with Peninsula College will provide the critical workforce needed for success.” Peninsula College will support the partnership through its Advanced Manufacturing-Composite Technology program, including the first-of-its-kind Composite Recycling Certification, and its Composites Manufacturing Lab, to be located in the CRTC facility at the Port of Port Angeles. The program will give students hands-on training in advanced materials recycling and remanufacturing techniques. http://www.compositesworld.com/news/iacmi-signs-new-partnerships-to-grow-carbon-fiber-recycling- |