Project Grant 2609643
- The National Science Foundation Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation awarded North Carolina State University $250,000 for research on generative artificial intelligence methods for autonomous composition of resilient and explainable service-oriented manufacturing supply chains, with an award date of October 1, 2026. The project develops a computational framework integrating semantic technologies and generative AI to enable autonomous configuration of supply chain...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Information and Intelligent Systems awarded Arizona State University $300,034 on October 1, 2026, under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering program (CFDA 47.070) to support the FACTORY-AI collaborative research project. FACTORY-AI designs intelligent models and infrastructure to enable smart manufacturing through integrated sensing, communication, and computing. The project transforms multimodal sensor streams into semantic control...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Computer and Network Systems awarded Arizona State University $400,000 on August 15, 2026, under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering program (CFDA 47.070) to develop closed-loop digital twins that enable adaptive human-AI collaboration in manufacturing cyber-physical systems. The project addresses brittle, reactive artificial intelligence systems in modern manufacturing by creating intelligent models that monitor task execution in real...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation awarded CSU Fullerton Auxiliary Services Corporation $248,043 on September 1, 2026, under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to develop a self-organizing manufacturing systems integration framework for personalized and dynamic production. The award funds research into autonomous manufacturing agents capable of collectively performing dynamic scheduling, resource allocation, and process control under...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation awarded Arizona State University $419,551 on June 15, 2026, under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to develop composite materials with nanoscale crystalline and amorphous phases that combine exceptional strength with resistance to catastrophic failure. The project investigates deformation behavior in crystalline-amorphous nanocomposites, focusing on systems where the crystalline phase deforms through...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation awarded Arizona State University $530,924 on August 1, 2026, to investigate the mechanics and electromechanical coupling of asymmetric, atomically thin two-dimensional materials under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041). The project establishes a mechanics-based framework for Janus layers—materials with distinct chemical compositions on their top and bottom surfaces—and their stacked and curved...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation awarded the University of Southern California $250,000 on September 1, 2026, for collaborative research under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to develop self-organizing manufacturing systems capable of distributed decision-making and dynamic adaptation to changing production conditions. The project, titled "SMARTSOM: Self-Organizing Manufacturing with Task Constraints and...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation awarded Arizona State University $369,997 on September 1, 2026, to develop theoretical and computational tools for analyzing fluid-metamaterial interactions in turbulent flow systems under NSF Engineering (CFDA 47.041). The project develops a new theoretical framework based on input-output formulation and resolvent analysis to quantify linear amplification of harmonic disturbances in fluid-metamaterial...
- This National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) Project Grant award, totaling $596,285, was provided to Arizona State University (ASU) to develop a systematic and generalizable methodology for integrating vision-language models and robotics to fully automate manufacturing assembly operations. The key products and services to be delivered include: Interpreting product manufacturing information and process instructions to derive high-level task sequences from various input...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation awarded Arizona State University $350,000 on August 1, 2026, under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to investigate annealing-induced microstructural evolution in additively manufactured metal matrix composites and its effects on material properties and performance. The research addresses a knowledge gap in heat-treatment effects on additively manufactured metal matrix composites by conducting...
The National Science Foundation Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation awarded Arizona State University $249,999 on October 1, 2026, under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to develop computational methods integrating semantic technologies and generative artificial intelligence for autonomous composition of resilient and explainable service-oriented supply chains. The research addresses vulnerability in globally distributed manufacturing networks by creating mechanisms for autonomous discovery, combination, and reconfiguration of production capabilities as interoperable services across distributed ecosystems. The work aims to support agile supply chain responses to disruptions, strengthen domestic manufacturing ecosystems, and improve access to advanced digital technologies for small and medium-sized enterprises. The project includes educational activities spanning new instructional materials, microcredentials, research experiences, outreach programs, and community engagement designed to increase participation in advanced manufacturing and computing fields. Performance runs from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona. This is a Project Grant, with the award obligated at $249,999.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $250.0k | 7/29/26 |