The Future of Aerospace is Here

AMERICAN AEROSPACE MATERIALS MANUFACTURING CENTER (AAMMC)

The Future of Aerospace Innovative Materials Manufacturing

Transforming the future aerospace by accelerating the adoption of advanced lightweight composite materials.

This Testbed and Training center will contain the largest composites press in the world and bring together world-class equipment under one roof where top industry and research engineers will prove new production capabilities to build the next generation in commercial and defense aerospace.

This tech hub will be located in the Spokane-Coeur d’Alene region, and is critical to advancing U.S. economic and national security by on-shoring and upscaling manufacturing technologies that support our domestic aircraft supply chain.

Global demand for advanced aerospace composites is surging, with Europe and Asia ahead of the U.S. in research, development, and manufacturing. The center is crucial for the U.S. to regain its position as the world’s top aerospace component supplier.

BUILDING THE NEXT GENERATION OF AIRCRAFT

Spokane Tech Hub Project Goals

The American Aerospace Materials Manufacturing Center reflects a collaboration of resources and expertise of leading engineers, small and medium-sized industry partners, global aerospace leaders, and advanced research institutions.

ADVANCED STAGE TECHNOLOGY

Thermoplastic composite (TPC) of aerospace materials at Technology Readiness Levels 6-9 with market-disrupting, high-rate production solutions for next-gen composite aero structures.

PARTNERS

Industry leaders in commercial and defense markets, large and small suppliers, leading materials suppliers, equipment manufacturers, Department of Defense and NASA collaboration.

AMERICAN WORKERS

The Testbed and Training Center will upskill current suppliers and enable cutting edge training for a pipeline of new engineers and technicians across Washington and Idaho communities. Private investment and local lending guarantees will incentivize entrepreneurs to create new suppliers and partner with current aerospace companies to meet the global demand for commercial and defense aircraft.

Consortium Members

This consortium reflects nearly 50 members from across the Spokane-Coeur d'Alene region and continues to grow.

Aerospace and Industry Leaders

Federal Labs & Programs

Venture Development Firms

Institutions of Higher and Secondary Education

Workforce Development & Labor Groups

Government & Tribal Organizations

Economic Development Organizations

A Perfectly Positioned Region

Spokane-Coeur d’Alene Aerospace Corridor

The Spokane-Coeur d’Alene region, at the heart of the I-90 aerospace corridor, boasts 900 aerospace manufacturers within 300 miles, the Spokane International Airport, and a highly educated local population. The cross-state collaboration among consortium members and industry support showcases the region’s readiness for the hub.