Sttr phase i: minimizing uncertainties in software-based vibration compensation of 3D printers to enable increased speed and accuracy (covid-19)

Ulendo Technologies, Inc., through its division S2A Technologies LLC, received a $249,070 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation on February 1, 2021 to support research and development activities concluding on January 31, 2022.

The grant was awarded under the NSF's Engineering program (CFDA 47.041), which supports innovation and excellence in engineering research. Specifically, the funding will support S2A Technologies' efforts to minimize uncertainties in software-based vibration compensation techniques for 3D printers. This aims to enable increased print speed and accuracy, with applications for industries such as healthcare manufacturing. The project will conduct R&D into sensor technologies and control algorithms to enhance process stability for additive manufacturing.

Location of the work will be Ann Arbor, Michigan. The NSF grant supports the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program's objective of translating technological innovations into societal and economic benefits. Outcomes of S2A Technologies' research have the potential to advance American manufacturing capabilities.