Technology Transfer

CCM has built a nationally recognized technology transfer ecosystem that integrates basic research, product development, engineering services, and collaborative partnerships with industry and government. CCM’s model supports rapid translation of cutting-edge composites research into real-world applications, helping partners reduce time to market, improve manufacturability, and enhance competitiveness across multiple sectors.

Capabilities

• Industry Engagement and Collaboration
  Partnerships with a wide range of companies provide early access to innovations, shared intellectual property opportunities, and tailored support across design, manufacturing, and testing. Workshops, consultations, and training programs are also offered to help partners build expertise and implement advanced composite technologies effectively.
• Prototype Development and Application
  Development and transfer of composite processes, materials, and components to industrial partners to improve performance, manufacturability, and sustainability.
• Digital Design and Virtual Services
  Advanced modeling, simulation, and digital engineering tools support co-development of scalable, high-performance solutions.
• Characterization and Testing Services
  Comprehensive mechanical, chemical, and environmental testing ensures reliability, certification readiness, and application-specific validation.

Future Aspirations

• Accelerated Commercialization
  Reduce time from research to industrial adoption through integrated design, prototyping, and testing workflows.
• Expanded Small Business Support
  Increase engagement with local and national SMEs to translate research into viable products and solutions.
• Digitalization & Virtual Services
  Leverage AI, simulation, and virtual prototyping to enhance partner capabilities and reduce development costs.
• Manufacturing Translation
  Meeting rate, cost and other performance requirements by selecting the appropriate manufacturing approach.

Why CCM for Technology Transfer?

• Proven Leadership
  Decades of successful university–industry partnerships and consortium management.
• Integrated Capabilities
  Expertise across materials, processing, testing, prototyping, and digital design.
• Industry & Government Network
  Over 350 industry partners and strong collaborations with federal agencies support technology transition.
• Demonstrated Impact
  Successfully moved innovations such as TuFF, automated thermoplastic lamination, and SMARTMolding™ from lab to production across multiple sectors.