Techmer PM inducted as Purdue CAM’s first material supplier

Techmer PM (Clinton, Tenn., U.S.), a materials design firm producing value-added color and additive masterbatch for plastics and composites, announces its induction as the first materials supplier into Purdue University’s (West Lafayette, Ind., U.S.) Composites Additive Manufacturing and Simulation (CAMS) consortium, in order to advance the understanding of large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM).

The Composites Manufacturing and Simulation Center (CMSC), home of the CAMS consortium at Purdue, is known for its expertise in manufacturing, simulation and characterization of composite materials. This new partnership through the CAMS consortium will foster innovation and sustainability in materials sciences by bringing together top-tier researchers, industry leaders and academic institutions. Techmer PM’s inclusion in this group underscores the company’s dedication to advancing the frontiers of materials solutions.

“The value this partnership will bring to our customers is significant,” says Mike McHenry, CEO of Techmer PM. “We aim to continue driving transformative changes in serving our customers.”

Techmer PM focuses on R&D initiatives. The company’s portfolio includes a wide range of high-performance materials designed to meet the evolving needs of various sectors. By joining CAMS, Techmer PM aims to leverage collective expertise, like Purdue University’s Additive3D simulation, to accelerate the development of materials for LFAM.

“The Additive3D simulation data provides a remarkable baseline and offers the ability to make accurate machine-specific material cards,” adds Jenna Hunt, business development manager for additive manufacturing, Techmer PM. “Through this partnership, we will broaden our material card portfolio to streamline users’ processes, reducing the number of iterations needed to print a part successfully — ultimately saving time and money while accelerating speed to market.”

The CAMS consortium will also benefit from Techmer PM’s extensive expertise and technological advancements, particularly in recycling technologies, and how that can be applied to LFAM. Techmer PM and Purdue University will combine physics and chemistry to create robust, tuned materials optimized for LFAM while providing education, validated simulation tools, materials characterization and best practices in the industry.