How AI Is Changing the Composites Product Lifecycle — Live at SAMPE 2026

Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept in composites engineering. It is quickly becoming a practical tool for accelerating design decisions, reducing costly testing, improving manufacturing outcomes, and extending lifecycle performance.

At SAMPE 2026 in Seattle, a featured tutorial led by Dr. Navid Zobeiry (University of Washington) and Dr. Anoush Poursartip (University of British Columbia) will explore how AI is being applied across the entire composites product lifecycle — from materials development and structural analysis to manufacturing optimization, quality assurance, and predictive maintenance.

Through real-world case studies and accessible explanations, attendees will see how machine learning, physics-informed modeling, surrogate models, optimization methods, and uncertainty quantification are already helping engineers:

• Shorten development cycles

• Reduce testing and iteration costs

• Improve confidence in design and process decisions

• Enable digital twins and predictive insights

This tutorial also addresses the practical realities of implementing AI in engineering environments, including data limitations, validation for certification, scaling from laboratory to production, and the regulatory and ethical considerations that come with responsible adoption.

Whether you work in design, analysis, manufacturing, or quality, this session offers a grounded, actionable look at where AI truly adds value in composites engineering — and how to begin applying it in your own workflows.

Check out this and other in-depth Tutorials, Tours, Featured Sessions and more at SAMPE 2026, where advanced materials and process engineers gather to learn what’s next, and what’s already happening, in our industry.