America Makes - Smart Collaboration
- 1. AmericaMakes.us Driven by… Approved for Public Release Driven by… Smart Collaboration Leverage a rich knowledge base to gain competitive advantage in the additive manufacturing industry Rob Gorham America Makes Director of Operations Rodrigo Enriquez America Makes Factory Engineer
- 2. AmericaMakes.us Driven by… Approved for Public Release National Center for Defense and Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) Delivering Manufacturing Innovation Established 2003 Non-profit Manufacturing Solution Provider Independent, Unbiased Project-Based (~100 active projects) Improve Cost, Quality, Performance Rapid Deployment to Industry and the Warfighter America Makes Administrator Collaborate… …with government, industry, and academia to promote best practices, and deliver them to key stakeholders…we “connect the dots”
- 3. AmericaMakes.us Driven by… Approved for Public Release Why NNMI, Why America Makes? The foundation is laid – in March 2012, the formation of a National Network for Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI) was proposed and America Makes (National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute) was launched in August as the initial Institute of Manufacturing Innovation (IMI). The vision is simple – leverage our nation’s brilliant technical minds in all corners of government, industry and academia to accelerate the adoption of additive manufacturing technologies in the U.S. manufacturing sector and increase domestic manufacturing competitiveness. The goal is bold – create truly collaborative environments to bring technology advancements from the lab to the factory floor, create jobs, produce more competitive products, and ultimately reaffirm our place in the global market.
- 4. AmericaMakes.us Driven by… Approved for Public Release Who We Are Public / Private Partnership America Makes has substantial federal, private industry, and academic investment. Multi-Agency Collaboration Partnership between industry, government and universities, led by the Defense-wide Manufacturing S&T team. Membership Innovation facility in Youngstown, Ohio with150 members. We continue to grow. Operations We are operated by the National Center for Defense Manufacturing & Machining (NCDMM)
- 5. AmericaMakes.us Driven by… Approved for Public Release Our Purpose Our main goal is to “Bridge the Gap” and address Technology & Manufacturing Readiness Levels (TRL & MRL) 4-7 enabling technology transition and commercialization through funding innovation projects. Government & Universities Private Sector TRL & MRL 4–7 Invention Commercialization
- 6. AmericaMakes.us Driven by… Approved for Public Release Widespread adoption of AM depends on organizations developing AM capabilities, not just purchasing machines Focus: Robust, Sustainable Value Chain
- 7. AmericaMakes.us Driven by… Approved for Public Release Collaborate, Cooperate, Innovate Technology Development Technology Transition Workforce and Educational Outreach
- 8. AmericaMakes.us Driven by… Approved for Public Release How We Approach Innovation Project Funding – We competitively award projects to members using public and private funds, addressing prioritized topics on our member-driven technology roadmap. Our Vast Network – We act as a connector and facilitator between all of our members. Everyone has a seat at the table to contribute and collaborate with us and one another. Workforce Readiness – Training and educational outreach is a priority for the institute. Every Public/private funded project requires an educational outreach component. Technology Transition – We make it real. Every public/private funded project requires a pilot transition component.
- 9. AmericaMakes.us Driven by… Approved for Public Release America Makes Roadmapping America Makes has released v2.0 of the Technology Roadmap using a systems engineering-based methodology America Makes has partnered with Deloitte on a shared vision for growing from technology development to capability development Execute a continuous Systems Engineering- based approach to roadmap development, anchored by in-person workshops featuring a suite of enhanced facilitation techniques
- 10. AmericaMakes.us Driven by… Approved for Public Release Swim Lane CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY ELEMENT Project Call Topic Design Bio-Inspired Design & Manufacturing Cost & Energy Driver Analysis/Modeling Product & Process Design Aides/Apps Project Call Topic Material Additive Mfg Tech Data Packages Project Call Topic Material Property Characterization Project Call Topic Next-Gen Materials Project Call Topic Process Multi-Material Delivery & Deposition Project Call Topic Next-Gen Machines Project Call Topic Process Temperature Gradient Control Project Call Topic Value Chain Advanced Sensing & Detection Methods Project Call Topic Intelligent Machine Control Methods Project Call Topic Digital Thread Integration Rapid Inspection Technologies Repair Technologies Standards/Schemas/Protocols AM Genome Benchmark Validation Use Cases Project Call Topic Model-Assisted Property Prediction Project Call Topic Physics-Based Modeling & Simulation Project Call Topic Standard Feedstock Materials, Benchmark Property Data, Microstructure Relationships, Process Window Definition, Processing Guidelines & Specifications Complexity Exploitation, 3D Graded Materials, Multi- Material Integration, Model-Based Development, Product Customization Faster Build Speeds, Improved Surface Quality, Larger Part Envelopes, Improved Detail Capability Material Costs, Processing Costs, Quality Control Costs, Productivity Costs, Energy Efficiency Costs Concurrent Methods, Computational Tools, Experimental Tools, Modular Open Simulations, Open Multi-Scale Data Impact Focus
- 11. AmericaMakes.us Driven by… Approved for Public Release America Makes Technology Roadmap – Level 1resented at Fall 2014 PMR) 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Process Material AM Genome Value Chain Standards/Schemas/Protocols Design Repair Technologies Advanced Sensing and Detection Methods Intelligent Machine Control Methods Digital Thread Integration Rapid Inspection Technologies Multi-Material Delivery & Deposition Systems Next-Gen Machines Process Temp Gradient Control Material Property Characterization Next-Gen Materials “Non Ad-Hoc” Additive Manufacturing Tech Data Packages Product & Process Design Aides/Apps Cost & Energy Driver Analysis/Modeling Bio-Inspired Design & Manufacturing Model Assisted Property Prediction Benchmark Validation Use Cases Physics-Based Modeling & Simulation
- 12. AmericaMakes.us Driven by… Approved for Public Release Workforce and Education Mission Engage industry to address needs/skill gaps Create a Project Based Learning Environment Attract and Develop Students Through Multi-Modal and Hands On Experiences Attract and Educate Teachers, Faculty and Instructors on AM Integrate AM into existing curriculum and STEM efforts Build a process to create certifications, credentialing, 2+2+2 programs articulation agreements. Provide professional education on AM
- 13. AmericaMakes.us Driven by… Approved for Public Release WEO Roadmap Definitions
- 14. AmericaMakes.us Driven by… Approved for Public Release WEO Roadmap v1.0 Level One View
- 15. AmericaMakes.us Driven by… Approved for Public Release Our approach to IP CONSERVE INTEGRATE TRANSITION You Own Your IP – You will own both pre-existing IP and any you develop through consortium effort. We Provide Protection – We have a membership agreement in place that is designed to protect your interests by ensuring that all participants play by the same set of rules. Increase Chances of IP Adoption – We facilitate IP transition through our project-based approach and expansive network that represents multiple industries, markets, and stakeholders. All Consortium Developed IP is owned by the inventing organizations– We help to conserve, integrate, and transition.
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- 17. AmericaMakes.us Driven by… Approved for Public Release The Innovation Factory 8 WAYS MEMBERS CAN ENGAGE THE YOUNGSTOWN FACILITY Demonstrations & one-off prototyping Training on equipment & techniques Showcase your projects, equipment, concepts House employees at the innovation factory Education events (camps, training) Workshop space for technical & general meetings Fabrication and support capabilities & services Technology validation
- 18. AmericaMakes.us Driven by… Approved for Public Release Current Technology FORTUS 400mc FDM Machine – Reliable. Flexible. Plastic • Engineering grade thermoplastics: ULTEM, Nylon, Polycarbonate, ABS • Soluble and Break-away support for complex and fast build. • Flexible size build envelope.
- 19. AmericaMakes.us Driven by… Approved for Public Release Current Technology sPro 60 HD-HS SLS Machine – Collaboration. Customization. Plastic • Engineering grade thermoplastics: • No need for support material • Better surface finish • Industrial size build envelope • Fully Open parameter setting for America Makes
- 20. AmericaMakes.us Driven by… Approved for Public Release Current Technology ExOne M-Lab – Collaboration. Customization. Metal • Material process development • No need for support material • Metal parts • Small cost effective envelope
- 21. AmericaMakes.us Driven by… Approved for Public Release Current Technology ProX 320 SLM. Production. Safety. Flexibility.
- 22. AmericaMakes.us Driven by… Approved for Public Release Project Example: Distortion Prediction Reduce the number of process iterations required to build a part using metal powder-bed AM through fast & accurate thermo-mechanical distortion prediction & pre-compensation of part geometry to mitigate distortion Accelerate the deployment of AM at large OEM’s and SME’s through reduced development cost & optimal material usage In-depth validation of 2 competing, high-speed, accurate process distortion prediction & compensation methodologies Total project value: Approx. $2.25M Project team: GE GRC, UTRC, Honeywell, Pan Computing, LLC, University of Louisville, Penn State University, CDI Corporation Timeline: August 2014 – August 2016
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- 25. AmericaMakes.us Driven by… Approved for Public Release When America Makes America Works @AmericaMakesAmericaMakes.us