The Consortium for Innovation in Manufacturing and Materials (CIMM) is a collaboration among Louisiana State University (LSU), Louisiana Tech University (La Tech), Southern University in Baton Rouge (SUBR), University of New Orleans (UNO), and Grambling State University (GSU). CIMM investigators from different institutions: Louisiana State University (LSU) Louisiana Tech University (LaTech) Southern University in Baton Rouge (SUBR) University of New Orleans (UNO) Grambling State University (GSU).