Senvol receives US Army Grant for Additive Manufacturing Consistency

Senvol has announced that it has received a U.S. Army grant to prove that additively manufactured parts can perform consistently on different machines at different locations.

The program aims to reduce costs and lead times of Army ground vehicle systems and improve performance. Senvol is using its machine learning-based software, Senvol ML, to reduce material and process development costs and enable the Army to consistently produce high-performance AM parts.

Aaron LaLonde, PhD, Technical Specialist – Additive Manufacturing at the U.S. Army stated, “For additive manufacturing to be successfully implemented into the Army’s supply chain, it is essential to be able to produce parts of consistent performance even if different machines are used at different locations. Today, that is much easier said than done. During this program, we are pleased to work with Senvol to demonstrate the use of its machine learning technology to aid in achieving what everyone in the additive manufacturing industry strives for – a truly flexible supply chain.”

The program, starting in March 2023 and ending in March 2025, will allow Senvol to demonstrate its approach at every stage of the AM process, regardless of material, machine or even changes in the process.

Senvol President Zach Simkin commented, “Consistency – or a lack thereof – is a problem that nearly everyone in the additive manufacturing industry can relate to. The Army, and DoD in general, has been at the forefront of tackling pressing issues in our industry, and we are pleased to work with them again to demonstrate the use of our machine learning software as a mechanism to ensure consistent part performance across different sites and machines.”

Senvol ML’s users include companies in a variety of industries, including aerospace, defense, oil and gas, consumer products, medical devices, and automotive.

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