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University of Tennessee to head $250M advanced composites manufacturing institute; Ford, Honda and Volkswagen members

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The new Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI), announced today by President Obama, will focus on advanced fiber-reinforced polymer composites that combine strong fibers with tough plastics to yield materials that are lighter and stronger than steel. Adherent Technologies, Inc.; Honda R&D Americas, Inc.;

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President Obama announces two new public-private manufacturing innovation institutes; new manufacturing innovation institute competition

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Obama also launched a competition for a new manufacturing innovation institute to build US strength in manufacturing advanced composites, the first of four new competitions to be launched this year. Lightweight And Modern Metals Manufacturing. performing metals and alloys by removing technological barriers to their manufacture.

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NAMII awarding $9M to 15 additive manufacturing projects

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America Makes, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute (NAMII), recently announced the awardees of its second call for additive manufacturing (AM) applied research and development projects from its members. million in matching cost share from the awarded project teams for total funding worth $19.3 Description.

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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

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Funded through the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), projects will conduct research in advanced batteries, electrification, and manufacturing in support of DOE’s Energy Storage Grand Challenge. The Research Foundation for The SUNY Stony Brook University. University of Delaware.

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DOE to award $10.2M to 16 solid oxide fuel cell projects

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LGFCS SOFC Prototype System Testing LGFCS will deploy a 250-kilowatt integrated fuel cell system on a site provided by Stark State College in North Canton, Ohio. Boston University. Boston University. Case Western Reserve University. Michigan State University. Montana State University. LG Fuel Cell Systems.

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DOE selects 7 gasification projects for funding; focus on reducing cost of coal conversion

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The funded research projects fall under two subtopic areas: development of gasification technologies applicable to in situ bio-gasification of coal to methane; and the development of low cost advanced air separation technologies that can produce oxygen for use in coal gasification processes. Montana State University.

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DOE awards $17M for vehicle technologies; batteries, PEEM, engines, materials, fuel

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High active loading cathodes by new manufacturing approach This project will demonstrate a novel semi-solid electrode, cell, and manufacturing approach to prismatic cells for automotive applications. University of Colorado Boulder. University of Wisconsin - Madison. University of Connecticut. Utah State University.

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