Jacksonville State University

Purpose:the Purpose of This Grant Is to Allow the Jacksonville State University to Establish an Additive Manufacturing Training and Innovation Facility to Provide Educational Resources in Additive Manufacturing.activities to Be Performed:the Project Team Will Conduct a Needs Assessment and Technology Assessment, Which Will Be Used to Produce a Detailed Facility Design and Procurement Plan. the Work Will Include Coordinating Facility Construction and Planning for the Implementation and Set-up of New Equipment and Support Systems. Researchers and Support Personnel Will Be Trained to Operate the New Additive Manufacturing Systems and Associated Technologies. Research Staff Will Develop, Review, and Certify the Training Curriculum, Launch Pilot Training Programs for Students and Industry Professionals, and Collect Feedback. Researchers Will Monitor and Evaluate Program Effectiveness Through Regular Assessments and Stakeholder Feedback.expected Outcomes:the Project Will Establish a Fully Equipped Lab With State-of-the-art Additive Manufacturing Production Equipment, Software, and Support Tools Capable of Addressing Diverse Manufacturing Challenges. the Facility Will Be Used to Provide Certified Training Programs to Students and Industry Professionals. Jsu Researchers Will Collaborate With Regional Industries to Provide Research and Development Support and Will Develop Partnerships With Other Institutions to Support and Enhance Research Efforts in Additive Manufacturing.intended Beneficiaries:local and Us Manufacturing Broadly Will Benefit From the Additive Manufacturing Facility. the Facility Will Help Develop New Skills in Manufacturing in the Southeastern Region of the United States, Producing Trained Professionals in Additive Manufacturing. the Facility Will Enhance the Competitiveness of Regional Industries by Providing Access to Advanced Technology and Expert Support.subrecipient Activities:the Recipient Does Not Intend to Subaward Funds.