Transforming the future aerospace by accelerating the adoption of advanced lightweight composite materials.
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
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.
Industry leaders in commercial and defense markets, large and small suppliers, leading materials suppliers, equipment manufacturers, Department of Defense and NASA collaboration.
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.
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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