Portfolio Status: Projects In Progress
5543 Advanced Nanocomposite Coatings (ANC) for Navy Applications
September 20, 2023
The objective of this project is to utilize a team of surface technology experts with experience in identifying, developing, and implementing functional coating solutions across defense and...
5522.001.003 Maturation of Additive Geometric Approaches (MAGMA) for High Mach Applications
September 14, 2023
The goal is to leverage extensive high temperature design knowledge and AM experience of Boeing, state-of the-art simulation tools of Hexagon, and proven powder feed L-DED procedures and...
5522.001.002 Managing Additive Assembly’s Numerical Tolerances Leveraging Engineering Simulation (MA(2)INTLES)
September 14, 2023
The objective of this project is to create a workflow that combines compensation from simulation and scans at the individual component and interface level to improve dimensional management and...
5551 Cold Metal Fusion Preliminary Research for Air Force Sustainment and Repair
September 07, 2023
The project objective was to develop and demonstrate a cold metal fusion printing process through manufacturing and testing Ti6AI4V specimens. The team created three manufacturing builds to verify...
5541 Delta Qual Innovation
September 06, 2023
The objective of this project is to employ technical teams to demonstrate a single change to a selected baseline process by employing advanced numerical, analytical, and experimental methodologies...
5001.003.002.004 – Rapid Print Characterization for Machine Qualification and Equivalency
August 22, 2023
The objective of this project is to develop streamlined post-part characterization and in-situ data monitoring processes that can rapidly inform machine variation and process equivalency across...
5532.001 Gradient Alloy Transition Development 2 (GRATD 2) Program
August 21, 2023
This project leverages the GRATD1 program to fabricate and test shape features relevant to aerospace systems to operate in extreme aerothermal environments. It focuses on leading-edge structures...
5542.005 Advance Manufacturing of High Temperature Nozzle Materials
August 17, 2023
The overall objective of this project is to identify two low-cost, domestic material supply chains that have demonstrated robust technical performance and manufacturability for solid rocket...
5550 Common Additive Manufacturing Qualification Template (CAM-QT)
August 09, 2023
The objective of this project is to document the qualification requirements of in-service metal AM parts accepted by design authorities of three engine OEMs as part of their individual...
5537.001 – Manufacturing Innovation for Organic Industrial Base (OIB) Modernization – Pilot Program
July 18, 2023
Identify and map recommended advanced manufacturing technologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness at Department of Defense (DoD) OIB facilities to sustain and/or improve next-generation...
5521.003 DRIVE AM – Phase 3
July 18, 2023
Train active duty, transitioning soldiers, and DoD personnel to 1) best utilize AM to support maintenance and sustainment activities, and 2) leverage AM to maintain superiority within DoD...
5534.001 Generation of Additive Material Allowables for Ti-6Al-4V (GAMAT)
February 20, 2023
The purpose of the project is to develop a systematic approach to the generation of statistically based bulk material properties for Ti-6Al-4V via laser powder feed directed energy deposition...