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New Research Initiative to Spur U.S. Manufacturing Technology
A new research initiative will enable U.S. manufacturing innovation.
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ALEXANDRIA, VA—The National Science Foundation (NSF) is investing $25.5 million to support fundamental research and workforce development that will enable next-generation U.S. manufacturing. The awards will support seven research grants and nine seed projects across 36 institutions and companies through the NSF Future Manufacturing program.
The goal is to spur new manufacturing capabilities, materials or systems. Projects span a range of topics, including “recyclofacturing” using artificial intelligence to create products from metal scrap, and using robotics and digital twins for additive manufacturing of multimaterial systems.
“The Future Manufacturing program targets critical technical gaps and lays the foundation for emerging sectors, including technologies that haven’t yet been imagined,” says Brian Stone, NSF director. “[We are] investing in teams that bring together scientific, engineering and manufacturing expertise to equip the American workforce for leadership in advanced manufacturing.
“By advancing research in areas such as the manufacture of critical materials, quantum devices and semiconductor production, human-robot collaboration and biologically based manufacturing, the program strengthens U.S. leadership in science and technology, expands innovation capacity, and prepares a skilled American workforce to compete and lead in the global economy,” explains Stone.Looking for quick answers on assembly and manufacturing topics? Try Ask ASM, our new smart AI search tool. Ask ASM
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