Introduction: 3D printing has existed for 30 years, even before the formation of the Internet. With the development of technology and materials, according to recent industry reports, the increasing demand for 3D printing by enterprises has also become more urgent for the identification of corresponding key components. On September 14, 2022, a new project by the National Science Foundation (NSF) in collaboration with Southern University, Louisiana State University, and Auburn University is expected to contribute to ASTM's newly formed Consortium for Materials Data and Standardization (CMDS). make a significant contribution. NSF will fund $4 million (approximately 27.85 million yuan) to accelerate research into the identification of key components for 3D printing for key industries such as the aerospace, aerospace and medical industries. Strong support for national policies The National Science Foundation (United States), established in 1950, is an independent federal agency in the United States, equivalent to the National Natural Science Foundation of China. The Program for Stimulating Competitive Research (EPSCoR) was created in 1979 to identify, develop and fully utilize the state's academic science and technology resources. The agency's core work is to advance U.S. science through funding for basic research programs, improving science education, developing scientific information, and fostering international scientific collaboration. Members of the agency are appointed by the President of the United States, and its primary mission is to determine the policies of the National Science Foundation. All are accelerating the identification of 3D printed parts Dr. Subrata Acharya, NSF Program Officer, said: "NSF is delighted to witness the transition from basic research to practical applications, which is in line with current industry needs. Our mission is to advance the fields of science and engineering, focusing on academic institutions and the additive manufacturing industry. The project’s research will build on the PSP’s database of experiments and simulations to help establish rapid identification of 3D printed parts, all helping to accelerate the adoption of the technology in key application areas. In order to accelerate the qualification of 3D printed parts faster, in May of this year, the ASTM International Center of Excellence in Additive Manufacturing (AM CoE) launched the CMDS program. This work brings together key organizations across the 3D printing industry to collaborate on standardized requirements for the qualification and qualification of 3D printing materials. Dr. Patrick Mensah, Associate Dean of Research, Graduate Programs at Southern University and A&M noted: “Current part qualification is laborious, time-consuming, and lacks a deep understanding of the 3D printing process-structure-property (PSP) relationship. More than 50% of production costs." Nima Shamsaei, Ph.D., professor of mechanical engineering at Auburn University and director of the National Center of Excellence for Additive Manufacturing, noted: "The goal of this project is to address current issues related to data-driven identification, data portability, and Issues relating material property data to additive manufacturing process component performance.” The project results will provide the industry with a much-needed rapid, qualification strategy.
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