Research
Highlighted Thrust Areas
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Additive Manufacturing
A broad range of direct manufacturing technologies, including electron beam melting, ultrasonic, and laser metal deposition
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Carbon Fiber and Composites
Low-cost, lightweight, and higher-performance carbon fiber advanced energy-efficient manufacturing
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Transient Field Processing
Dramatically enhances material properties beyond today's limits, including increasing fatigue life and strength, and providing stress relief
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Roll to Roll Processing
High-temperature processing over broad areas on low-temperature substrates
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Low-Temperature Material Synthesis
Bio-Synthesis of unique materials at low temperature, enabling low-cost products
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Lightweight Metals Processing
Technologies for low-cost titanium, magnesium and metal matrix composite components