FEB NIBJ: North Idaho College programs to support aerospace industry
COEUR d’ALENE — North Idaho College is preparing for a major role in the region’s next stage of aerospace innovation.
The U.S. Economic Development Administration recently announced $48 million in federal funding is coming to Spokane to help create the American Aerospace Materials Manufacturing Center. This first-of-its-kind testbed facility will focus on developing advanced thermoplastic materials — new types of lightweight, heat-moldable and recyclable materials that can replace metal in aircraft parts — according to U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell.
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