Extending Advanced Manufacturing Post-Processing Activities Through Acquisition of an Additive Manufacturing System Suite
Abstract
In April 2021, A DOD HBCU/MSI grant of $596,000 was awarded to Howard University (HU) for the acquisition of a 3D metal printer and a Fortus 450mc Fused Deposition Modeling printer, to support an ongoing research and pipeline development project in additive manufacturing. The two machines are viewed as a well integrated equipment set. The printing systems are research focused, production quality machines that allow for the adjustment of production parameters. The equipment is expected to accelerate progress in several active research projects and impact the education and training of several students at HU. The equipment along with their accessories will be used to support existing and future projects including the PIs research on "Additive Manufacturing Post Processing Partnership AMP3" funded by Department of Energy. The principal goal of the project is to solidify a sustainable pipeline of under-represented students pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) degrees from Minority Serving Institutes to the National Nuclear Security Agency (NNSA) National Labs and Plants. The AMP3 consortium is the result of productive interaction among HBCUs and DOE-NNSA laboratory and industries occurred during 2013-2019. The equipment will also be leveraged to support research in materials characterization, process parameter optimization, and smart materials with embedded sensors. These are areas of ongoing research, associated with the consortium at Howard University.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 31, 2023
- Accession Number
- AD1223593
Entities
People
- Gbadebo Owolabi
- Grant Warner
Organizations
- Howard University