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Artificial Intelligence for Material Allowables in Additive Manufacturing (AIM-4AM) is sponsored by America Makes (funded by Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Manufacturing Technology Office (OSD ManTech)). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.
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com/opportunities/artificial-intelligence-material-allowables-additive-manufacturing-aim-4am) Artificial Intelligence for Material Allowables in Additive Manufacturing (AIM-4AM) January 29, 2026 - March 25, 2026 Additive Manufacturing, Funding Opportunity _America Makes and the__**National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining**__(NCDMM) are proud to announce a new project call funded by the__**Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Manufacturing Technology Office**__(OSD ManTech)worth a total of $2M.
The project call, Artificial Intelligence for Material Allowables in Additive Manufacturing (AIM-4AM), consists of two phases and aims to develop an AI-driven framework that identifies and quantifies risk in the current material allowables approach for 17-4PH stainless steel (H1025) produced by laser powder bed fusion (LPBF).
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations involved in additive manufacturing, materials science, and AI relevant to DoD applications; two-phase project structure. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $2,000,000 total. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was March 25, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Artificial Intelligence for Material Allowables in Additive Manufacturing (AIM-4AM) is funded by America Makes (funded by Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Manufacturing Technology Office (OSD ManTech)). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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