Clemson at center of new way to create composite materials

Federal monies are allowing Clemson University to center an effort for a new way to create composite materials that’ll help manufacturers save time, money and energy.  At the same time, leave less of an environmental footprint.  Clemson, partnering with other universities, is bringing together researchers from across the country to develop a transformational method for creating the composite materials.  The new center is called (AIM for Composites)—Artificially Intelligent Manufacturing Paradigm for Composites.  Manufacturers use composite materials because they can be created to perform better than standard materials.  For example, so me automotive components are made from composite materials because they are lighter yet stronger than steel, and the less weight allows vehicles to travel farther on less energy.