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Deadline estimated April 29, 2026; topic was temporarily posted March 2, 2026 and removed pending program reauthorization, expected to be rereleased.
Navy SBIR Phase I - Research the impact of additive materials in 3D-printed polymers to control electromagnetic properties is a grant from the Department of Defense (Navy) that funds small business research into how additives in 3D-printed materials affect electromagnetic properties for weapon system components.
The research aims to establish which electromagnetic behaviors are achievable with relevant material properties, and what additive compositions are needed to achieve them, with an initial use case of an antenna radome for a weapon system navigation receiver. Eligible applicants are for-profit, U.S.-owned small businesses with 500 or fewer employees, including affiliates. The Phase I award is ,000, with a deadline of April 29, 2026.
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Effects of Additive Loading on Electromagnetic Properties in 3D Printing - SBIR Topic DON26BZ01-NV034 — BW&CO Effects of Additive Loading on Electromagnetic Properties in 3D Printing - SBIR Topic DON26BZ01-NV034 Active specific topic DSIP 2 This topic was temporarily posted by the Department of War SBIR Program on March 2nd 2026 and removed the following day.
We believe this topic is planned to be released once the SBIR program is reauthorized; however, this topic may ultimately be modified or withdrawn.
Notify Me When This is Released Assess the effects of additives into 3D-printed input materials that are structurally and thermally viable for weapon system components, to determine the changes to electromagnetic (EM) properties that can be achieved based on how the additives change the material properties of 3D printed materials, and changes required to the 3D-printing process to ensure sufficient additive concentration to achieve relevant EM property changes.
The end goal of this research is to establish what EM behavior effects are possible with relevant material properties for weapon systems and what additive composition are needed to obtain them. An initial use case of an antenna radome for a weapon system navigation receiver will be explored.
Many different 3D printing techniques are currently employed today and the use of this technology has progressed from niche, one-off manufacturing to producing large components, printing directly onto complex-shaped objects, and even mass manufacture. The majority of the printing that is performed, however, focuses on pure polymer materials.
There is a need to develop technologies to attenuate electromagnetic (EM) radiation for relevant purposes specific to many military applications. Pure polymer materials traditionally used for 3D printing do not attenuate Radio Frequency (RF) and are often transparent to key frequencies.
The incorporation of additives into the polymer input materials can change the EM properties of the bulk material as evidenced by initial research by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division. The full benefit applied to more relevant applications needs to be addressed.
The work in this SBIR topic is meant to determine what EM attenuation behaviors are possible with the incorporation of additives, for materials intended for use in relevant environments.
This includes analyzing changes to the physical properties of the produced materials to determine how the thermal and mechanical properties as well as the printability of the materials are affected, to include changes needed to the printing process to create more relevant effects. If you can achieve the objective above better than any other company on the market, you have a very high-likelihood of success and should apply.
Who is eligible to apply? Any company that meets the following criteria: U.S.-owned and controlled. 500 or fewer employees (including affiliates) 1) End-to-end support including, strategy, writing of the full proposal, and administrative & compliance support.
2) Proposal strategy and review. 3) Administrative & compliance support. Request to talk with a member of our team by completing the form below: Defense & Dual Use Technology NAVY Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Aerospace & Spacetech https://www.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: For-profit, U.S.-owned small businesses with 500 or fewer employees (including affiliates). Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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