Projects

Current projects

  • Direct Digital Manufacturing of Integrated Naval Systems using Ultrasonic Consolidation, Support Material Deposition and Direct Write Technologies (supported by Office of Naval Research)
  • Design Procedures and Manufacturing Methods for Dual-Material and Fiber-Reinforced Minimum-Weight Structures (supported by National Science Foundation)
  • Joining of NiW and Hastelloy using Ultrasonic Consolidation (supported by Oak Ridge National Laboratory)
  • Implant Fabrication using Laser Engineered Net Shaping (supported by MedicineLodge)
  • Investigation of the Use of Laser Engineered Net Shaping for Biomedical Implants (supported by MedicineLodge)

Finished projects

  • Manufacturing of Multi-Functional Metal Matrix Composites through Ultrasonic Consolidation (supported by National Science Foundation, 2005~2008)
  • Developing Benchmark Targets for EO/IR Testing (supported by ATK/Mission Research Corporation via Space Dynamic Laboratory, 2005~2008)
  • Exploratory Project on the Use of Ultrasonic Consolidation for Complex Components (supported by SC Johnson & Son, 2007)
  • Investigation of Epoxy Staking for Space Flight Applications (supported by Sandia National Laboratories, 2007)
  • Developing a Thermal Control System for Modular Satellites (supported by Air Force Research Lab, 2006~2007)
  • SBIR Phase I: Rapid Manufacturing of Structures with Embedded Thermal Management (supported by MicroSat Systems, 2006~2007)
  • Direct Write Electronics to Meet the Manufacturability and Performance Criteria for PESA Antennas (supported by Sandia National Laboratories, 2006)
  • STTR Phase I: Additive Manufacturing of Advanced Satellite Panels (supported National Science Foundation via MicroSat Systems, 2005~2006)