Our monthly webinar series “Innovation Insights” continued Monday, May 11, at 12:00 pm ET. IACMI CCO Jason Gibson moderated discussions with IACMI members featuring their latest news about products, services, technology, and innovations.
We heard from:
Ashley Duncan
Chomarat North America Sales Manager, Advanced Composites
C-PLY™ – Where Precision Meets Performance in Composite Design
Since its debut, Chomarat’s carbon NCF, C-PLY™ has helped redefine composite reinforcements through its thin plies and shallow angles. Designed for optimized laminate construction, each ply behaves like a unidirectional layer, utilizing straight, non-crimped fibers to enhance mechanical performance. Multiple plies are precisely assembled, simplifying and controlling the layup process while improving production efficiency and enabling more optimized laminate designs.
Molly Hope
Global Manufacturing Team Leader
U.S. Commercial Service
U.S. Commercial Service Advanced Manufacturing: Industry Events and Resources
This presentation provides a detailed overview of key industry events, strategic programs, and growth opportunities within the advanced manufacturing sector, supported by the U.S. Commercial Service. It outlines major upcoming conferences and introduces resources such as the Supply Chain Hub and the Manufacturing Monthly Newsletter, which offer manufacturers critical market intelligence and insights necessary to navigate evolving global trends and strengthen their competitiveness.
Margaret Slattery
IACMI Senior Communications Manager
IACMI’s 2026 Members Meeting: A Can’t-Miss Event
Get an inside look at IACMI’s 2026 Members Meeting as Margaret Slattery shares a special preview of the June 23–25 event in Denver, CO. Discover what’s ahead for this year’s gathering. Our 2026 theme – “IACMI’s Impact: Expanding & Integrating” – highlights: Advancements in smart manufacturing, digital manufacturing, and automation across the composites industry Expansion of IACMI workforce training programs designed to support critical manufacturing skills Collaborative efforts between industry, academia, and government to strengthen the U.S. manufacturing ecosystem Special events include: Interactive Working Group sessions, keynote panels, and more Tour of the National Laboratory of the Rockies, Flatiron Campus Technical presentations featuring industry leaders Networking! Including a welcome mixer on June 23 and a reception at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science on June 24