| Abstract Scope |
This presentation will provide an overview of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO) mission and showcase how advanced characterization, particularly facility-based techniques like neutron and synchrotron methods, as well as innovative laboratory-scale diagnostics, are pivotal in enabling AM breakthroughs. Key topics include: 1) the application of advanced characterization during and after processing to elucidate microstructure evolution, defect formation, and residual stress development in AM materials; 2) the use of in-situ techniques to monitor process dynamics and material behaviors; and 3) the integration of digital acceleration tools, including physics based simulations and artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) approaches, for real-time quality control, defect classification, and accelerated material qualification. These integrated workflows are crucial for bridging research insights with industrial implementation, enhancing reliability, and enabling the broad adoption of AM in energy systems, including the development of codes and standards. This presentation will also highlight federal funding opportunities and collaborative initiatives aimed at advancing characterization innovation for AM. |