This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program provides $275,000 to Novineer, Inc. to develop novel approaches for optimizing the layout, fiber paths, and plastic infill distribution in 3D printed composite materials. The project aims to advance the state-of-the-art in additive manufacturing for end-use parts by creating automated design software that can tailor the material distribution to achieve desired structural responses and enable lightweight, high-performance structures. Key technical objectives include developing topology optimization methods for composite additive manufacturing, implementing anisotropic material properties, and creating an intelligent slicing program to prevent 3D printing failures. This Phase I SBIR award, with a performance period from Dec 2023 to Nov 2024, is expected to lay the groundwork for scalable production of 3D printed composite parts that can provide ecological and economic benefits through reduced fuel consumption in aviation and automotive applications.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $275.0k | 12/8/23 |