Joint Advanced Materials & Structures Center of Excellence

JAMS is a leader in international coordination of research, development, and standardization for structures constructed from composites and advanced materials. The common goal of this joint center, as with the other COEs, is to create a cost-sharing academic, industrial, and governmental partnership.

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Joint Advanced Materials & Structures Center of Excellence (JAMS) Technical Review

When: April 28-30
Where: Seattle, WA (in conjunction with SAMPE 2026)
Register

Exhibits Only registration provides access to JAMS Technical Review Sessions, the welcome reception, keynote and exhibits. To access full conference programming, you must purchase a full conference or student pass.

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CECAM

The Center of Excellence for Composites and Advanced Materials (CECAM) is a division of the FAA’s Joint Advanced Materials and Structure Center of Excellence, established in 2004 to assist in ensuring the safe and reliable application of composites and advanced materials to commercial aircraft.
AMTAS

In December 2003, the Federal Aviation Administration announced a joint award to the University of Washington and Wichita State University to create a new FAA Joint Advanced Materials and Structures Center of Excellence (JAMS).