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Projects and Programs

AM Machine and Process Control Methods for Additive Manufacturing

Completed
Objective Develop algorithms, methods and standard protocols for Additive Manufacturing (AM) process control, and implement it with software and hardware tools for open control of AM systems to enable more flexible process optimization by manufacturers. What is the Technical Idea? Additively

Data Integration and Management for Additive Manufacturing

Completed
Objective Data plays the most critical role in linking AM lifecycle and value chain activities and streamlining the AM development process. While the AM data from a single build is essential for establishing part traceability, when methodically collected, the full processing history of thousands of

Metrology for Multi-Physics AM Model Validation

Completed
Objective To provide reference data for the validation of multi-physics models of metal additive manufacturing processes to enable improvement of AM process models and more rapid and predictable process development for AM production by manufacturers. What is the Technical Idea? The Metrology for

Precursor Material Qualification

Completed
To develop, utilize, and analyze methods of characterizing the precursor materials in additive manufacturing in both virgin and recycled states with the goal of advancing measurement science to benefit the AM community. The components of principal interest will include the rheological, size

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Tools and Instruments

X-ray backscatter systems

X-ray Backscatter Systems

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