This National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant award under the Engineering (CFDA 47.041) program provides $609,991 to the University of Texas at Austin to develop new model-based control strategies for the microscale selective laser sintering (μ-SLS) additive manufacturing process. The project aims to improve the dimensional accuracy and repeatability of μ-SLS parts by accounting for sources of uncertainty in the process through physics-based modeling, data-driven modeling, and model-based control techniques. The goal is to enable μ-SLS to meet the tight tolerance requirements for advanced electronics packaging applications, potentially replacing multiple traditional manufacturing steps. The project will also create educational programs focused on computational modeling in manufacturing for underrepresented students. The award period is from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2027, and subawards are planned as part of this effort.
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