Project Grant 2330319
- This $250,000 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) supports research at Purdue University to develop a fundamental understanding of the process-microstructure-property relationships for additive manufacturing of metal matrix composites via cold spray technology. The key objectives are to expand the applicability of cold spray to a broader range of materials and applications, and to develop manufacturing science and mechanistic...
- This five-year, $648,748 National Science Foundation Project Grant supports research at Cornell University to develop a unified framework for understanding and predicting critical velocity, microstructural development, micro-scale bond strength, and macro-scale mechanical properties of cold-sprayed metal deposits. The Principal Investigator will conduct laser-induced micro-scale projectile impact testing with high-resolution imaging to produce well-defined high-velocity individual bonded...
- This $400,000 Project Grant was awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to Arizona State University (ASU) to conduct research on understanding and controlling powder dynamics for spatter-free pulsed-mode Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) additive manufacturing. The project aims to investigate the fundamental in-situ mechanisms of powder dynamics during the LPBF process in order to develop an analytical model linking process conditions to powder...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) provides $538,225 to Dartmouth College to conduct research on fabricating columnar-grained microstructures and single crystals of nickel-based superalloys through directional recrystallization of additively manufactured materials. The goal is to develop a cost-effective method for producing nickel alloy turbine blades, a critical component in jet engines. The research will investigate the...
- This $155,000 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Office of Integrative Activities (CFDA 47.083) supports fundamental research at Iowa State University to understand how nanoparticle self-assembly can be integrated into laser/powder-based additive manufacturing (AM) of multimodal metallic materials. The overall goal is to gain a deeper understanding of the mechanisms governing nanoparticle self-assembly behavior, microstructure evolution, and property enhancements in AM of...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) provides $363,264 to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to investigate the use of cold spray additive manufacturing (CSAM) for repairing corroded steel bridge components directly on-site. The key objectives are to: (1) achieve deposition with mechanical properties comparable to structural-grade steel, (2) validate portable cold spray equipment on full-scale, naturally corroded...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF), under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041), provides $649,345 to Carnegie Mellon University to investigate an innovative power field control strategy to achieve prescribed thermal histories throughout parts produced via powder bed fusion additive manufacturing. The research aims to enable the design of novel processing pathways to tailor material properties, fully utilizing the processing capabilities of open-architecture...
- This $122,531 Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) supports research into fabricating columnar-grained microstructures and single crystals of nickel-based superalloys through directional recrystallization of additively manufactured materials. The goal is to develop a cost-effective method for producing nickel-based superalloy turbine blades, a key component in jet engines that currently cost over $15,000 each. The project will...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a 5-year, $463,417 CAREER grant to the University of Nebraska (UNL) under the NSF Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to establish a scalable manufacturing approach for incorporating diverse solid particle additives into room temperature liquid metals. This work will lead to the creation of a novel class of multiphase conductive pastes with customizable physical, rheological, and chemical properties. The enhanced properties will increase the...
- This federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) provides $352,752 to the University of Massachusetts to research the use of cold spray additive manufacturing (CSAM) for repairing corroded steel bridge components. The key objectives are to: (1) achieve CSAM deposition with mechanical properties comparable to structural-grade steel, (2) validate portable CSAM equipment on full-scale, naturally corroded bridge beams, and (3) integrate...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $250,000 Project Grant to Cornell University under the Engineering CFDA program to develop fundamental research and manufacturing science for producing metal matrix composites via cold spray additive manufacturing. The 4-year project aims to advance the understanding of process-microstructure-property relationships for cold spraying metal matrix composites and leverage this knowledge for applications in aerospace, energy, and defense industries. Key activities include designing novel powder materials, conducting in-situ characterization of single particle impacts and bulk composite mechanical performance, and developing educational initiatives to train the next generation of additive manufacturing researchers. The project is co-funded by NSF's Advanced Manufacturing and Metals and Metallic Nanostructures programs.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $250.0k | 3/18/24 |