Cornerstone Research Group Inc. (CRG) was awarded a $249,938.42 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase III contract by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to continue efforts from the 2015 SBIR Phase I Topic H14.03 on reversible copolymer materials for fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printing of non-standard plastics. The goal is to enable the reprocessing of space mission waste packaging plastics (foam and film) as an in-situ resource for in-space manufacturing of replacement tools, parts, and devices via FDM 3D printing. This includes developing a reversible thermoset (RVT) polymer additive that can be combined with existing waste packaging during reclamation to produce 3D printer filament, or an RVT-based replacement packaging material that can be directly reclaimed into filament. This contract is part of CRG's broader work supporting defense and space programs through research, engineering, and technical services across areas like aviation, weapons, and energy.
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