CMSC

04/30/2026

Tacos and teamwork at CMSC 🌮

We closed out the year celebrating the incredible students and faculty of the Composites Manufacturing & Simulation Center at Purdue University. Your dedication and innovation continue to drive what we do every day—thank you for a great year!

04/24/2026

At the Composites Manufacturing & Simulation Center, innovation is part of everything we do — even when it comes to one of Purdue’s most recognizable traditions.

For more than 12 years, Professor Garam Kim, Professor Ronald Sterkenburg, and our talented Purdue students have helped design and manufacture Purdue Pete’s iconic head using aerospace-grade composite materials, the same advanced technology used in modern aircraft structures.

By applying the same research and manufacturing expertise used in our lab every day, Purdue Pete’s head has been transformed from nearly 40 pounds to less than 2 pounds — making it lighter, stronger, and uniquely Purdue.

It’s one more example of how hands-on learning and advanced composites continue to shape the future at CMSC.

Boilermakers make Purdue Pete’s carbon-fiber head at the Composites Manufacturing & Simulation Center, blending innovation and Purdue pride.

04/03/2026

Huge congratulations to Lisa Fahl on receiving Purdue AAE’s Outstanding Aerospace Engineer Award on March 26!

On March 27th, she connected with the Boeing team and Boeing Scholar students at the Composites Manufacturing and Simulation Center to talk through upcoming projects and the continued growth of the Boeing–Purdue talent pipeline.

We’re proud to celebrate this achievement and the strong industry partnerships that help prepare our students for what’s next!

10/23/2025

Thrilled to have hosted the Boeing – Charleston team at CMSC on October 17, 2025! Collaborating, sharing ideas, and exploring innovative solutions together made the day truly inspiring. Partnerships like these fuel progress and make a real impact—excited for what’s ahead!

10/23/2025

On October 16, 2025, engineers, researchers, and educators came together at the 3DEXPERIENCE® Composites Center of Excellence to explore how CATIA and the 3DEXPERIENCE platform are shaping the future of engineering.
Highlights from the day:
🔹 Hands-on sessions with 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA Gen7 and AI-powered virtual twins
🔹 Deep dives into MODSIM and unified modeling & simulation
🔹 Engaging workshops on systems engineering, MBSE, and cyber-physical systems
🔹 Advanced design sessions covering surface modeling, knowledge-based engineering, and tooling
🔹 Lab tours at the Purdue Composites and Simulation Center, connecting theory with real-world innovation

A huge thank you to all participants, speakers, and the CMSC team for making the day inspiring, interactive, and full of innovation.

10/16/2025

AnalySwift has partnered with Purdue University researchers to develop CompositesAI. The platform leverages AI to consolidate and deliver composites expert knowledge including simulation tools.

09/05/2025

Techmer PM HiFill GF-PET material system bridges low, high-temp tooling gap.

GF-PET compound delivers dimensional accuracy, thermal stability and accessible shape compensation data for high-performance 3D printed tooling applications.

09/05/2025

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09/03/2025

CATIA Day @ Purdue

Uncover the Future of Engineering @ CATIA Day, Purdue – October 16

We are excited to invite you to CATIA Day @ Purdue, taking place on October 16, 2025, in collaboration with the Purdue Composites and Simulation Center.

This exclusive, in-person event will be held at the 3DEXPERIENCE® Composites Center of Excellence and will bring together engineers, researchers, and educators to explore how CATIA and the 3DEXPERIENCE platform are transforming the way we design, simulate, and engineer complex products and systems.

🔹3DEXPERIENCE CATIA Gen7: Discover the latest design technologies and AI-powered virtual twins

🔹MODSIM: A unified approach to modeling and simulation

🔹Systems Engineering with CATIA Magic: Dive into MBSE and cyber-physical systems

🔹Advanced design sessions on surface modeling, knowledge-based engineering, and tooling

🔹Live lab tours at the Purdue Composites and Simulation Center

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Join us for an inspiring day of innovation, networking, and hands-on learning. See link to register.

Join us on October 16, 2025, at Purdue University in West Lafayette for a full-day, in-person event dedicated to the future of engineering innovation with CATIA and the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. In collaboration with the Purdue Composites and Simulation Center, this unique event will showcase the lates...

08/12/2025

We’re excited to share an exclusive interview with two of the most influential minds in composite materials research: Dr. Byron Pipes and Dr. Eduardo Barocio of Purdue University.

In this in-depth conversation, they explore the groundbreaking collaboration between Purdue University, the CAMS Consortium, and Thermwood’s LSAM (Large Scale Additive Manufacturing) technology. Together, they are helping reshape the landscape of advanced manufacturing.

From advancing large-scale 3D printing to developing simulation-driven software tools, this partnership is accelerating innovation and transforming how research translates into real-world industrial solutions.

Watch the interview to hear their insights on:
• Why digital simulation is the key to unlocking the full potential of additive manufacturing
• How LSAM technology helps bridge the gap between research and production
• The impact of collaborative research on the future of composite materials for aerospace, automotive, and defense

An exclusive interview with two of the most influential minds in composite materials research: Dr. Byron Pipes and Dr. Eduardo Barocio of Purdue University.