Project Grant 2535387
- The National Science Foundation Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation awarded Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Inc. $200,000 on May 1, 2026, under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to investigate fundamental mechanisms governing three-dimensional particle dispersion during directed energy deposition (DED) of ceramic particle-reinforced metal matrix composites (MMCs). The research aims to establish a mechanism-guided framework for controlling particle distribution...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation awarded $607,204 to The Regents of the University of Colorado, doing business as University of Colorado-Denver, on October 1, 2026, under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to develop incremental sheet forming methods for continuous fiber reinforced polymer composites using artificial intelligence-assisted process modeling. The research addresses a manufacturing constraint: continuous fiber...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation awarded a $408,853 Project Grant to the Regents Of The University Of Michigan - Office Of Research And Sponsored Projects Division (doing business as University Of Michigan) to support research that contributes new knowledge related to fluid deposition manufacturing processes. The award supports efforts to develop computationally efficient high-viscosity flow modeling, a closed-loop optimal...
- This $404,595 National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering program grant, awarded to the University of Delaware on March 1, 2024, supports research to enhance multi-material additive manufacturing (3D printing) through the use of advective assembly techniques. The project aims to develop modular 3D printing nozzles capable of rapidly structuring and depositing multi-material composites at higher resolution and volumetric throughput than conventional methods. This could enable new applications...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) supports fundamental research by Arizona State University (ASU) to enable additive manufacturing of high-quality fiber-reinforced polymer composites through in-situ thermal polymerization of the matrix resin. The total award amount is $647,188 with a project period from November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2028. The research aims to develop a new composite manufacturing platform that uses a remote stimulus...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Engineering (CFDA 47.041) totaling $344,918 will establish a collaborative research program at Florida International University (FIU) to develop advanced data-driven approaches for additive manufacturing (AM) or 3D printing of materials with locally tunable electrical and mechanical properties. The research aims to create new polymer resin formulations for digital light processing (DLP) 3D printing that can...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation awarded the Board of Regents of Nevada System of Higher Education (operating as University of Nevada, Reno) $420,441 on August 1, 2026, to advance an innovative additive manufacturing method termed diffusion-engineered embedded printing (DEEP) for producing high-performance biothermoplastics suitable for biomedical applications including patient-specific implants, prosthetics, surgical tools, and...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation awarded Iowa State University of Science and Technology $238,738 on August 1, 2026, to establish diffusion-engineered embedded printing (DEEP), an additive manufacturing method for producing high-performance biothermoplastics for biomedical applications including patient-specific implants, prosthetics, surgical tools, and biomechanical devices. The project addresses mechanical and biological performance...
- This $199,522 National Science Foundation project grant supports research at the University of Houston Clear Lake to develop additive manufacturing techniques for composite tooling. Specifically, the university will conduct fundamental research to understand fused filament fabrication of thermoplastic composite molds embedded with heating wires. This will enable energy-efficient production of thermoset composites without costly autoclave ovens. The research aims to establish a dual-extrusion...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation awarded the University of Georgia Research Foundation $143,856 on October 1, 2025, under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to develop a physics-informed machine learning framework for inverse design and fabrication of multiphase composite materials with tailored multidirectional mechanical properties. The research will create and test a physics-informed deep learning framework to enable design of...
The National Science Foundation Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation awarded Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Inc. $200,000 on August 1, 2026, to develop a modular direct ink writing (DIW) process for multifunctional continuous fiber composite structures. The project will expand the range of materials available for 3D-printed continuous fiber composites and broaden their applications by enabling higher fiber contents and integrated multifunctional capabilities. The research will conceive and develop a modular coaxial DIW system with a multi-nozzle design that offers enhanced control and flexibility for composite manufacturing. Functionalized continuous fibers will be co-extruded with multiple matrix formulations exhibiting distinct rheological characteristics, enabling targeted adjustment of material composition and processing conditions. The system will fabricate composite filaments with 60–70% fiber content rivaling advanced prepregs and create vibration-assisted damage-resistant carbon fiber composites incorporating zinc oxide nanowires. The primary outcome is a fundamental understanding and manufacturing framework for the design and fabrication of multifunctional and structural composites balancing conflicting requirements for mechanical performance and processability. Work will be performed in Daytona Beach, Florida, with a performance period from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2028. The project includes a vertically integrated education pipeline spanning K–12 through graduate education coupled with industry engagement through dissemination of designs, data, and case studies via industry-focused outreach platforms.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $200.0k | 7/20/26 |