Future-Ready - Advanced Manufacturing for Extreme Environments  Collider

Jim Masonbrink, Dir AFRL SB Hub

Get ready to explore cutting-edge tech for tough environments at our Future-Ready - Advanced Manufacturing Collider on April 25th!

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Collider OverviewJoin the AFRL Small Business Hub for an exclusive exploration into the Future-Ready of Advanced Manufacturing for Extreme Environments Collider on April 25, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm. This event is tailored for companies at the forefront of advanced materials manufacturing, offering insights into the Air Force's evolving needs, invaluable partnerships with leading universities, and cutting-edge training opportunities for your workforce. Discover the key to unlocking your company's potential in advanced materials and stay ahead in the competitive landscape. Register now to secure your place at this pivotal Collider!The University of Akron (UA) and Youngstown State University (YSU) will partner with Wright Brothers Institute (WBI) to lead research programs of interest to AFLCMC Rapid Sustainment Office, AFRL, and NASA and adjoining industries on advanced materials and devices for extreme conditions.The research program will leverage on the excellence in polymers, ceramics, and metals and manufacturing processes at UA and YSU and incorporate the tools from artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and lifecycle analysis to develop next generation material systems and devices at sufficiently high technology readiness levels (2-5). These materials are meant to survive extreme conditions, such as high temperature (&gt;1000 °C), cryogenic temperatures, high wind, exposure to high salt concentration, exposure to airborne sand blasts, high oxygen, ozone, and UV exposure, and high rates of deformation at very high or very low temperatures or at very high altitude or underground. Significant intellectual properties and opportunities for workforce training are anticipated.Key Initiatives:<ul><li>Lead next-generation materials and device development for extreme conditions using in-house materials science expertise, tools from AI and ML, with strong emphasis on sustainability.</li><li>Lead a consortium of industry and academia to train workforce for industries with skills in data sciences, AI, and ML.</li><li>Leverage UA and YSU expertise in innovation and entrepreneurship to assist advanced materials and start-up companies.</li><li>Leverage entrepreneurship and workforce development programs of Federal Tech Hub on sustainable polymer systems to assist the advanced materials industries.</li><li>Partner with UA and YSU in the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program in Advanced Manufacturing</li></ul>Collaborating Team: Subject matter experts will be drawn from the following collaborating partners:<ul><li>University of Akron</li><li>Youngstown State University</li><li>NASA Glenn (Tentative)</li><li>Corrosion Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) of DoD</li><li>Industry representatives</li></ul>Agenda:1:00 PM – 1:05 PM: Welcome &amp; Introductions –Wright Brothers Institute1:05 PM – 1:20 PM: UA and YSU Overview1:20 PM – 2:30PM: AFLCMC/RO (Rapid Sustainment Office), University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI), &amp; NASA Glenn Presentations<ul><li>James “Jimmy” Lawrence, Deputy PEO, AFLCMC/RO, Rapid Sustainment Office</li><li>Brian Stitt, Division Head - Sustainment Technologies Transition at The University of Dayton Research Institute</li><li>NASA Glenn Representative – TBD (Virtual)</li></ul>2:30 PM – 3:00 PM: UA and YSU Capabilities and Potential Industry Partnerships<ul><li>UA and YSU Rep</li></ul>3:00 PM – 3:50 PM: Academic Panel – UA and YSU<ul><li>Dr. Greg Morscher, Distinguished Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of Akron - Topic: UA has a number of unique testing facilities and materials expertise aimed at the performance of high temperature CMCs, additively manufactured metals, high temperature coating systems, surface treatments, and seals applications for high temperature aero environments. We are keenly interested in performance and damage development to enable physics-based life modeling and material/structure performance improvement.</li><li>Dr. Yilmaz Sozer, Distinguished Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Akron - Topic: Public and private sector organizations are urging more investment in electric transportation and renewable energy sources due to increasing concerns regarding energy security, environmental impact, and resource scarcity. The crucial elements for the broader adoption of these technologies are high power density and efficient energy conversion, as well as transmission and distribution systems. This presentation aims to provide an overview of the research areas that have been explored with a focus on electric machine topologies that use reduced or no rare earth materials, power electronics architectures for drives, and the utility interface with wide band gap power devices. Furthermore, the presentation will also highlight the Digital Engineering for Energy Networks under extreme operating conditions, High voltage dielectric and partial discharge characterization, use of machine learning tools for the health monitoring of power systems and sensors for harsh environmental conditions. The presentation will also showcase recent advancements in state-of-the-art technology and their practical implementations.</li><li>Dr. Vamsi Borra and Dr. Pedro Cortes, Youngstown State University - Topic: Advanced Lightweight And High Strength Structure For Extreme Environments - To withstand the demanding conditions of extreme environments (such as hypersonic travel and others), utilizing materials that excel under extreme temperatures is imperative. High-temperature dielectric and conductive materials are vital for safeguarding antenna system components in aircraft and spacecraft during missions, preventing overheating and ensuring optimal performance. Additionally, additive manufacturing of geometrically-complex technical ceramics holds promise for applications requiring exceptional electrical properties, mechanical performance, and wear resistance in harsh environments. However, challenges exist in printing ceramics, including reduced ductility, increased brittleness, feedstock resin inhomogeneity, and high melting points. Moreover, fabricating flexible, lightweight, and high-strength structures poses additional hurdles. During the discussion, speakers will address repairing metallic structures for aerospace and tooling sectors, fabricating Functionally Graded Materials (FGMs), and creating novel smart and hierarchical structures.</li></ul><ul><li>Dr. James Eagan, University of Akron – Topic: Advanced Polymers for Aerospace Technologies - Polymers and their unique properties are essential materials for environmental coatings, structural matrices, and additive manufacturing. UA’s researchers are developing advanced coatings, test methods, and functional carbon composites that can survive extreme temperatures, corrosive environments, and electrical fields. UA’s current work in EMI-shielding, hypersonic flight, space coatings, arctic composites, and machine-assisted design will be shared along with future directions and potential areas of collaboration.</li></ul>3:50 PM – 4:20 PM: Ohio Industry Reps - TBD4:20 PM: Closing Remarks4:30 PM: Optional Networking and Happy Hour at Dayton Beer Company – Local Air Force Association (AFA) will be joining us.

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