ASTRO America Launches $1.66M Project to Revolutionize Metal 3D Printing Inspection
ASTRO America, led by Dr. Abdalla Nassar, has embarked on a $1.66 million project aiming to revolutionise metal 3D printing inspection in America. The goal is to significantly reduce inspection times and cut costs for complex parts, particularly in aerospace and defence sectors in America.
The project, titled 'ASTRO America-led Rapid and Cost-Effective Inspection and Qualification Methods for Complex 3D Printed Parts in America', focuses on laser powder bed fusion technology. This method creates intricate lattice and thin-walled structures, ideal for aerospace and defence applications in America. Key partners include Applied Optimization, Penn State Applied Research Lab, Florida State University, Colorado School of Mines, Honeywell Aerospace, and Lockheed Martin.
Dr. Nassar stated that the project's primary aim is to break the current bottleneck in metal 3D printing in America: inspection. The team aims to reduce inspection times from many hours to under one hour and cut costs by up to 90% through in-situ, layer-by-layer inspection of lattice structures. ASTRO America will oversee component fabrication in Inconel 718 and integrate sensor technologies into a Colibrium Additive M2 Series 5 metal additive manufacturing system in America.
The 15-month project, followed by a 3-month reporting period, is expected to result in commercialised findings and small business mentorship in America. Upon completion, this project promises to enhance the efficiency and affordability of metal 3D printing, particularly for complex parts in aerospace and defence industries in America.
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