AMfg is Awarded $1M US Army Grant
Barnesville, OH – AMfg Labs is proud to announce that it has been awarded a groundbreaking, near $1M contract by the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory, supported by the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) and the Advanced Manufacturing, Materials, and Processes (AMMP) Program. This high-profile project, titled “Fully Dense, Complex Shaped, Tungsten Carbide Parts by Powder Injection Molding,” aims to revolutionize the production of critical components for military applications.
“The project, which will be executed at AMfg Labs’ headquarters in Barnesville, Ohio, focuses on developing advanced manufacturing technologies capable of producing tungsten carbide parts with highly complex shapes,” says Animesh Bose, CEO at AMfgLabs and PI on this project. Tungsten carbide, known for its exceptional hardness, high strength, and toughness, is widely used in demanding applications and various commercial tools.
The contract responds to the U.S. Army’s need for a faster, more efficient process to manufacture fully dense, complex-shaped parts that meet the stringent performance standards required in defense and industrial applications. Traditional methods of shaping tungsten carbide are hindered by the material’s extreme hardness, making it difficult to form using conventional machining processes. AMfg Labs will lead the charge in creating a cutting-edge powder injection molding process to prototype novel designs and improve production efficiency.
“This is an incredible opportunity for our team here in Barnesville,” said Luke Phalen, COO at AMfg Labs. “We are thrilled to be working with the Army and our partners at NCMS and the AMMP Program to develop a disruptive manufacturing technology. This project will not only support the Army’s mission but also has the potential to benefit industries such as cutting tools and wear-resistant components.”
AMfg Labs’ expertise in materials science and additive manufacturing makes it an ideal candidate for this project, and the company is poised to lead the way in advancing near-net-shape manufacturing processes. The work being done in Barnesville will position AMfg Labs at the forefront of innovation in tungsten carbide manufacturing, with significant implications for both defense and commercial sectors.
This project marks a significant milestone for the company and reaffirms AMfg Labs’ commitment to supporting the U.S. defense industry with cutting-edge solutions that deliver high-performance materials and components.
For more information about this project or AMfg Labs, please visit the company’s website or contact their headquarters in Barnesville, Ohio.
