Grant For Research 80NSSC19K1128
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- This contract was awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to The Johns Hopkins University, a private research university located in Baltimore, Maryland. The $496,045.02 grant supports research on integrating topology optimization, additive manufacturing, and multi-functional performance requirements to develop ultra-lightweight and efficient secondary structures for space applications. The work focuses on 3D printed aluminum and titanium alloy components that can...
- This $500,000 grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the University of Pittsburgh aims to develop a part-scale process-microstructure simulation tool to predict the microstructure evolution of Inconel 718 processed by powder bed laser fusion, a type of additive manufacturing (commonly referred to as 3D printing). The project seeks to overcome the challenges in certifying additive manufacturing parts due to the variability in microstructure and material...
- This $219,717.00 cooperative agreement was awarded by the Shared Services Center (part of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration) to The Johns Hopkins University to develop new topology optimization-based design tools. These tools will leverage 3D printing and carbon nanotube technologies to create highly efficient, lightweight, multifunctional components for air and spacecraft. The work aims to develop algorithms that integrate process constraints and capabilities of NASA's 3D...
- This is a grant awarded by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for research on in-space manufacturing capabilities. The $97,933.50 grant aims to determine the parameters for profitable space-based manufacturing operations within the new space economy, with a focus on additive manufacturing technologies. The research will develop validated system models accounting for technology development, customer demand, supplier...
- This is a $320,000.00 grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the University of Pittsburgh, a major public research university in Pennsylvania. The grant is for a research project focused on developing computational modeling techniques to design high-performance alloys using additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing. The goal is to enable the tailoring of material properties across a single 3D printed component, which could enhance performance...
- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center awarded a $750,000 cooperative agreement to The Johns Hopkins University. The objective of this award is to advance additive manufacturing processes like powder-bed fusion for metallic materials. Such processes hold promise for transforming manufacturing but require further development and qualification to address reliability concerns. As a private, non-profit educational institution, The Johns Hopkins University will...
- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) awarded a $499,953.96 grant to Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia, doing business as the University of Virginia, to research the reduction of space structure mass through the design and fabrication of cellular lattice structures. The research will develop analytical and computational models relating lattice topology, material properties, and performance characteristics such as stiffness, strength, fracture resistance,...
- This is a $500,000.00 grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to The Ohio State University to develop a physics-based, predictive modeling approach for certifying additive manufacturing (AM) or 3D printing processes and systems for critical, high-value metallic components. The goal is to establish a functional relationship between material composition, AM processing parameters, and the resulting microstructure to improve the relevance of process-microstructure...
- This is a $1,125,000 grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to Trustees of Tufts College, doing business as Tufts University, a private research university. The goal of this program is to improve the understanding of how material properties can be tailored to support advanced system design and performance enhancement for NASA space exploration missions. The purpose is to understand phase selection in structural alloys and investigate the effects of convection...
- This is a $650,000.00 grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center to the Regents of the University of Michigan to conduct research on "Building Intelligent Gradients in Additively Manufactured Space Engine Materials via a Multiscale Predictive Framework." The grant has a period of performance through January 16, 2026 and does not have a set-aside designation. The Regents of the University of Michigan, a public research university,...
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) awarded a $304,800.00 grant to The Johns Hopkins University to conduct research on "Topology Optimization for Additively Manufactured Structures Accounting for Material Variability and Flaws." This research seeks to address uncertainties in designing components produced through additive manufacturing (AM) by leveraging topology optimization with gradient-based algorithms. The goal is to develop methods that directly relate the design process to AM constraints and enable accounting for material imperfections and uncertainties. The research aims to reduce costs and weight of spacecraft components through more efficient design and manufacturing processes. This grant does not have a set-aside designation, and is funded by NASA to advance innovations in materials, design, and production for aerospace applications.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $12.6k | 6/27/23 | ||
| P00006 | Funding Only Action | $12.6k | 6/27/23 | |
| P00005 | Additional Work (new agreement, FAR part 6 applies) | $30.0k | 7/6/22 | |
| Not listed | $30.0k | 7/6/22 | ||
| Not listed | $0 | 8/20/21 |