Research
Research in the ACME2 lab combines materials science, solid mechanics, and advanced manufacturing to understand and predict the mechanical behavior of aerospace structural materials. See also our research facilities.
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Materials Modeling
Bringing new microstructure-based lifing strategies into structural design practice.
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In Situ Experiments
In situ micromechanical tests that validate models and reveal the underlying deformation physics.
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Rapid Qualification of Materials
Shortening the decades-long testing path to bring advanced materials into service.
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Digital Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing
Automatic, efficient data exchange across the product lifecycle for the digital transformation of manufacturing.
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Environmental Effects on Materials
How the harshest aerospace environments change material performance and durability.
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Materials and Manufacturing for Hypersonics
Integrating new high-temperature materials and manufacturing innovations for hypersonic systems.