Research & Development Activities
Erosion-resistant nanocoatings are making gas turbine engines more efficient, reducing cost and saving fuel. Photo credit: National Energy Technology Laboratory
Strong magnets made from the critical material neodymium are in hybrid cars and wind turbines. Photo credit: National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Technology innovation drives economic growth. Our R&D projects explore novel processes and materials to expand U.S. leadership in advanced manufacturing and the global clean energy economy. Projects are competitively selected and cost-shared with industry to maximize energy savings and economic benefits. Read more about R&D.
Innovative Manufacturing Initiative 
Investments in transformational manufacturing processes and materials promise to reduce energy use, revitalize existing industries, and enable products with new functionality.
Manufacturing Demonstration Facility
MDFs provide access to advanced physical and virtual tools for rapidly demonstrating new manufacturing technologies and optimizing critical processes.
Critical Materials Hub
Multidisciplinary teams at the Hub will explore ways to address challenges in critical materials, including mineral processing, manufacture, substitution, efficient use, and end-of-life recycling.
Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR)
SBIR awards support small businesses to advance scientific discoveries and develop and commercialize manufacturing solutions.
Combined Heat and Power (CHP)
Development, testing, and validation of advanced CHP and distributed energy systems paves the way for accelerated deployment in manufacturing and other applications.
Next Generation Manufacturing Processes
New manufacturing processes, simulation tools, and technologies are pursued in four key areas to lower the energy intensity of manufacturing.
Next Generation Materials
Innovative materials can open new design spaces for high-performance and renewable energy technology manufacturing. Projects focus on three areas with clear energy, carbon, and economic benefits.
News
White House Announces Executive Order on Industrial Energy Efficiency, including Combined Heat and Power
August 30, 2012
Obama Administration Launches $26 Million Multi-Agency Competition to Strengthen Advanced Manufacturing Clusters Across the Nation
May 29, 2012
White House and Department of Energy Promote Advanced Manufacturing Partnership
September 28, 2011
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