Materials and Manufacturing Solutions for Sustainment

Solid State Metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) 
Partner: MELD Manufacturing Corporation

Additive Friction Stir Deposition (AFSD)
Enabling large-scale casting and forging additive manufacturing with superior material properties

Metal Surface Treatment/Repair
Partner: Applied Impulse Inc.

Impact Welding

Enabling in-service repair of conventionally non-repairable structures and materials

Predictive Tool Development
Partner: Applied Impulse Inc.

Laser Impulse Optimization Toolset

Using experience and knowledge of laser shock peening to develop a tool for the characterization and optimization of laser impulses

Specialized Coatings
 

Enabling fire protection of shipboard electrical cables with an intumescent coating that expands during a fire, providing shielding and insulation of the cable preventing fire damage.