The Center for Advanced Materials (CAM) focuses on accelerating the development of new materials and scalable manufacturing processes to address critical challenges in three primary application areas: 1. Aerospace, including airplanes, rotorcraft, satellites and electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOLs) 2. Automotive, with an emphasis on electric vehicles 3. Defense, including sensing, underwater vehicles and hypersonics CAM drives materials science and engineering breakthroughs, fosters cross-disciplinary innovation and translates research into real-world applications with a goal of maturing technology for transition to one of HRL's LLC members (Boeing & GM) or their suppliers. The performance and function of any system or device is dependent on the design and properties of the constituent materials. New materials can improve performance and efficiency, enable new functionality and expand operating conditions. CAM focuses on developing new materials with pioneering performance and function as well as scalable manufacturing methods to meet aerospace or automotive volumes. By simultaneously addressing production/scalability, performance/function, and life-cycle/sustainability, we strive to redefine the traditional "discovery to commercialization" timeline for new materials. CAM is uniquely positioned for a leadership role in the science and engineering of advanced materials and manufacturing. The center is highly multi-disciplinary, including materials scientists, chemists, physicists, mechanical, aerospace and chemical engineers, and maintains strong ties with universities, national labs and innovative companies. The center links cutting-edge scientific teams with Boeing, GM, and government customers to solve their latest technological challenges, achieve product goals and enable future solutions.
