America Makes and the NCDMM have announced $8M in funding for two strategic project calls targeting...

America Makes and the NCDMM have announced $8M in funding for two strategic project calls targeting refractory alloys and AI-driven material qualification. The $6M PADAM 2.0 program focuses on high-temperature alloy resilience for hypersonics, while the $2M AIM-4AM initiative uses machine learning to optimize material allowables for 17-4PH stainless steel. These efforts mark a systemic shift toward data-centric qualification, drastically reducing testing costs and accelerating flight-critical certification. 🚀 #AdditiveManufacturing #DefenseTech #Aerospace #AI #AmericaMakes