Techmer PM, a leading materials design firm, has joined Purdue University’s Composites Additive Manufacturing and Simulation (CAMS) Consortium as the first materials supplier.
This partnership aims to advance large format additive manufacturing (LFAM) by combining the expertise of Techmer PM with Purdue’s renowned Composites Manufacturing and Simulation Center (CMSC). The CAMS consortium facilitates collaboration among researchers, industry leaders, and academic institutions, focusing on innovation and sustainability in materials science.
Techmer PM’s extensive experience in the plastics industry and their portfolio of high-performance materials will be leveraged to accelerate LFAM materials development. The partnership will utilize Purdue’s ADDITIVE3D simulation to enhance material cards for specific machines, streamlining processes and reducing development time and costs.
“We are honored to join Purdue University’s CAMS Consortium and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in materials science and additive manufacturing,” said Mike McHenry, chief executive officer of Techmer PM.
“The value this partnership will bring to our customers is significant. We aim to continue driving transformative changes in serving our customers.”
The collaboration will also focus on recycling technologies and optimized material development, combining physics and chemistry to create robust materials for LFAM. Techmer PM and Purdue aim to provide education, validated simulation tools, and best practices in the industry.
Techmer PM, founded in 1981, specializes in modifying technical polymers and collaborates with various industry stakeholders to enhance product function and appearance. The company operates seven plants in North America and has expertise in multiple plastics and fiber processes.