NIST Launches Advanced Additive Manufacturing Metrology Testbed
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has unveiled a groundbreaking system called the Additive Manufacturing Metrology Testbed (AMMT). This cutting-edge facility is designed to push the boundaries of research in monitoring, controls, and measurement science for additive manufacturing processes.
Key Features of AMMT:
– Laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) system
– Radiometric calibration capabilities
– Advanced temperature and emittance measurements
– Focus on melts, powders, and solids
Collaboration Opportunities:
– Unofficial collaborations with publication rights encouraged
– Official partnerships via Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADA) possible
– Guest researchers, post-doctoral associates, and Ph.D. students sought through NIST’s Pathways internship program
NIST Staff Involved:
– Brandon Lane
– Steven Grantham
– Sergey Mekhontsev
– Ho Yeung
– David Deisenroth
– Jorge Neira
– Vladimir Khromchenko
– Clarence Zarobila
The AMMT represents a significant step forward in the field of additive manufacturing metrology, providing researchers with unprecedented capabilities for measuring and understanding the complex processes involved in 3D printing technologies. By facilitating collaboration and offering opportunities for hands-on research, NIST aims to accelerate the development of advanced manufacturing techniques and improve the accuracy and reliability of additive manufacturing processes.
Source: https://www.nist.gov/el/ammt-temps
Keywords: Additive Manufacturing Metrology Testbed, AMMT, Radiometric Calibration
