Project Grant 2127080
- This National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) Cooperative Agreement award of $1,000,000 to Diffract Technology Inc. is focused on developing a novel, high-resolution 3D optical metrology tool for precision manufacturing and industrial applications. The project aims to create a computer-generated holographic system capable of performing rapid, non-contact 3D measurements with sub-10-micron resolution over a large field of view. The advanced 3D...
- This STTR Phase I grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) program supports the development of a compact, multi-wavelength interferometric system for real-time, in-situ metrology in high-precision optical manufacturing. The $274,524 project aims to deliver a market-ready, on-machine metrology system that can improve efficiency and accuracy in diamond tool alignment, surface metrology, and overall manufacturing throughput by...
- The National Science Foundation awarded a $255,687 Project Grant to Irradiant Technologies Inc. of Cambridge, Massachusetts under the Engineering federal grant program (CFDA 47.041). The grant funded research from June 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022 for SBIR PHASE I: LARGE NANOSTRUCTURED CHANGES IN REFRACTIVE INDEX IN ANY 3D GEOMETRY. Specifically, the grant supported Irradiant Technologies' development of technology to induce large nanostructured changes in refractive index that can be...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $305,000 Project Grant under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program to Quantum Metrology LLC. The grant funding will be used to develop an advanced, non-destructive inspection tool that leverages quantum sensing techniques to detect hidden defects in semiconductor chips during the manufacturing process. This innovative approach aims to improve quality control and production efficiency in the U.S. semiconductor...
- This $256,000 National Science Foundation Project Grant supports 2PI Inc. to develop a novel 3D sensor utilizing metasurface flat optics technology. Funded under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program (CFDA 47.084), this Phase I Small Business Innovation Research award aims to demonstrate an ultra-compact 3D sensor prototype with enhanced performance over existing solutions. Specifically, 2PI will validate a design featuring panoramic vision, improved spatial resolution, and...
- This SBIR Phase I grant award, provided by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program, is focused on developing a high-throughput 3D printing system for fabricating high-performance glass micro-optics. The $305,000 project aims to overcome limitations in traditional glass optics manufacturing by creating a novel 3D printing platform capable of producing precise, high-contrast glass micro-optical elements at an accelerated...
- Optical Metrology Solutions LLC received a $255,981 National Science Foundation SBIR Phase I Project Grant to develop a novel triangulation gauge under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships federal grant program. The grant period runs from August 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023 and will support Optical Metrology Solutions' efforts to advance science and engineering research and innovation leading to breakthrough technologies. Specifically, the company will use the funding to deliver a...
- This National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant award under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) will provide $402,134 from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2027 to support research and development of a novel class of semiconductor nanostructures called non-Hermitian topological photonic crystals. The key products and services to be delivered include: Designing, fabricating, and characterizing the optical properties and optoelectronic device applications of these photonic crystal slabs,...
- This Project Grant from the National Science Foundation Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems will support research into developing new 2D ferroelectric nonlinear metasurface holograms with high conversion efficiency but only nanometer thickness. The $249,379 award made to the Missouri University of Science & Technology on September 1, 2022 will fund the design, fabrication, and experimental characterization of 2D ferroelectric holograms to demonstrate the production of...
- This $100,000 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) supports the acquisition of an all-in-one optical measurement workstation by Boise State University. The workstation will provide micro-scale vibration and topography characterization capabilities to enhance research and education capacity in materials science, biomedical engineering, additive manufacturing, and quantum physics. It will be integrated into course projects, research internships,...
Diffract Technology Inc. received a $254,901 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation on January 1, 2022 to develop novel holographic 3D optical metrology tools for precision low-volume manufacturing under the Engineering (47.041) federal grant program. The award aims to support the design of innovative holographic measurement devices that can enable more precise quality control for specialized manufacturing processes producing small production runs. The 12-month project period will allow Diffract Technology to advance its metrology technologies and tools to meet emerging needs in the manufacturing sector for reliable, high-precision inspection of complex components produced in limited quantities. The National Science Foundation seeks to strengthen U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness through targeted engineering research and development initiatives such as this SBIR Phase I grant.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $254.9k | 12/28/21 |