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 is 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.
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.
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