AI-enabled CNC additive manufacturing for predicting terminal effects for DR. Lisa dewitte

Cooperative Agreement Summary

Oak Ridge Associated Universities, Incorporated (ORAU) received a $103,000 Cooperative Agreement award from the Research Development and Engineering Command under the Basic Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.431) to support research on AI-enabled CNC additive manufacturing for predicting terminal effects. The award was granted on September 24, 2025, with a completion date of October 31, 2026, and will be performed at ORAU's Oak Ridge, Tennessee facility under the direction of Dr. Lisa DeWitte. This research initiative aligns with the Department of Defense's emphasis on high-risk, high-payoff basic science investigations designed to advance fundamental knowledge in computing, engineering, and materials sciences relevant to long-term national security needs.

The Basic Scientific Research program supports fundamental scientific investigation across multiple disciplines to enhance the Department of the Army's technological capabilities through discovery, innovation, and science-to-technology transition. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit research organization and consortium of over 120 Ph.D.-granting universities, ORAU leverages its extensive academic network and technical expertise to deliver specialized solutions in advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and materials science. The cooperative agreement structure enables collaborative engagement between ORAU and the government agency to advance the proposed research objectives within the one-year performance period.