Radiant energy wixom driver#

It provides an opportunity to shift from the current iterative design-build-test qualification paradigm using traditional manufacturing processes to design-by-predictivity where requirements are addressed concurrently and rapidly. AM enables the possibility of measuring critical material and part parameters during manufacturing, thus changing the way we collect data, assess performance, and accept or qualify parts.

AM is more » a disruptive technology, allowing the capability to simultaneously create part and material while tightly controlling and monitoring the manufacturing process at the voxel level, with the inherent flexibility and agility in printing layer-by-layer.

AM offers the opportunity to transform design, manufacturing, and qualification with its unique capabilities.

Radiant energy wixom driver#

The driver for Born Qualified was using Additive Manufacturing (AM) to change the qualification paradigm for low volume, high value, high consequence, complex parts that are common in high-risk industries such as ND, defense, energy, aerospace, and medical. Overall 70+ staff, Post Docs, and students supported this project over its lifetime. Born Qualified was funded from FY16-FY18 with a total budget of ~$13M over the 3 years of funding. This SAND report fulfills the final report requirement for the Born Qualified Grand Challenge LDRD.