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Center for Composite Materials (CCM)
Composites Manufacturing Science Laboratory, 101 Academy St, Newark, DE 19716, United States · Manufacturing companies in Newark
- Founded 1974
- 51 faculty, 41 research professionals/post-docs, 71 students employees
About Center for Composite Materials (CCM)
The Center for Composite Materials (CCM) was established in 1974 at the University of Delaware in Newark, Delaware. As a university-based research center, it operates under the College of Engineering and draws faculty from multiple departments including mechanical engineering, materials science, and chemical engineering. The center was created to advance interdisciplinary research in composite materials and has since been designated a Center of Excellence eight times by the National Science Foundation and the Department of Defense. CCM provides a full spectrum of composites research and development services, from material characterization and mechanical testing to process development, prototyping, and component validation. Its 53,688-square-foot facility houses equipment valued at more than $25 million, including autoclaves, resin infusion systems, automated fiber placement, additive manufacturing platforms, and a suite of thermal, mechanical, and nondestructive evaluation instruments. In a recent year, more than 51 faculty members, 41 research professionals and postdoctoral fellows, and 71 graduate and undergraduate students participated in over 50 research projects with annual expenditures exceeding $17 million. The center serves the automotive, aerospace, defense, and energy sectors. It maintains long-standing collaborations with government agencies such as the Department of Energy, NASA, DARPA, and the U.S. Army’s TARDEC, as well as with industry partners including BAE Systems, major OEMs, and Tier‑1 suppliers. More than 350 companies, ranging from startups to Fortune 500 firms, have engaged with CCM through its University‑Industry Consortium. CCM distinguishes itself through end-to-end integration of materials science, process engineering, and validation under one roof, enabling rapid translation of laboratory discoveries into manufacturable solutions. Its mission emphasizes technology transfer, workforce development, and the creation of predictive modeling tools that link atomistic physics to composite performance.
Manufacturing capabilities
Core processes
Industries served
- Aviation & Aerospace
- Automotive
- Defense
- Energy Science & Engineering
Materials
Polymers · Metals · Ceramics · Composite materials · High-temperature polymers
Equipment
- Autoclaves
- Ovens and presses
- Resin infusion systems
- Automated fiber placement equipment
- Additive manufacturing systems (polymer and composite)
- Ultrasonic additive manufacturing system
- Hopkinson-Kolsky bar (high-rate loading)
- X-ray computed tomography (CT) scanner
- Scanning electron microscope (SEM)
- Transmission electron microscope (TEM)
- Atomic force microscope (AFM)
- NanoIR spectroscopy
- Differential scanning calorimeter (DSC)
- Thermogravimetric analyzer (TGA)
- Dynamic mechanical analyzer (DMA)
- Rheometer
- Gas pycnometer
- Fourier-transform infrared spectrometer (FTIR/ATR-FTIR)
- Raman spectrometer
- X-ray diffraction (XRD)
- X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS)
- Ultrasonic testing equipment
- Thermography cameras
- 6-axis robotic arm
- FiberSim draping simulation software
- Ply cutting system
Company details
- Location
- Newark, Delaware
- Employees
- 51 faculty, 41 research professionals/post-docs, 71 students
- Founded
- 1974
Frequently asked questions
Where is Center for Composite Materials (CCM) located?
Center for Composite Materials (CCM) is located at Composites Manufacturing Science Laboratory, 101 Academy St, Newark, DE 19716, United States.
What does Center for Composite Materials (CCM) do?
Center for Composite Materials (CCM) is listed under Electronics & Semiconductor Manufacturers, and its listed capabilities and products include High Pressure-Resin Transfer Molding (HP-RTM), Liquid Injection Molding (LIMS), Autoclave processing, Out-of-autoclave processing, Pultrusion and Automated fiber placement.
What industries does Center for Composite Materials (CCM) serve?
Center for Composite Materials (CCM) lists Aviation & Aerospace, Automotive, Defense and Energy Science & Engineering among the industries it serves.
When was Center for Composite Materials (CCM) founded?
Center for Composite Materials (CCM) was founded in 1974 and has 51 faculty, 41 research professionals/post-docs, 71 students employees.
How do I request a quote from Center for Composite Materials (CCM)?
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