MOST-AM Consortium at University of Pittsburgh

The MOST-AM Consortium is a public-private partnership aiming at developing the most advanced modeling and simulation tools for additive manufacturing (AM). Through a generous gift from ANSYS, the Consortium is now being launced by Professor Albert To.

The goals of the Consortium for the next five years include 1) developing process modeling technology to reduce AM build failure, 2) developing topology optimization solutions accepted by industry, and 3) enabling simulation-based certification of AM metal parts via process-microstructure-property modeling. To achieve these goal, the Consoritum leverges not only the ANSYS gift and membership fees, but also a number of research projects at Pitt that have been funded by government agencies such as America Makes, NSF, NASA, Army, etc.

The Consortium will hold meetings to present current research progress, discuss research needs, and select projects. These meetings include presentations and panel discussions, as well as provide a great opportunity for members to interact with each other.

By joining the MOST-AM Consortium, the member will not only gain access to the latest research results, but also will be provided license to the beta-version of any new ANSYS simulation capabilities for AM. More information can be found below regarding membership benefits, fees, and how to join.

FACULTY MEMBERS

Dr. Albert To (albertto@pitt.edu), CNG Associate Professor & Director of MOST-AM Consortium (Topology Optimization, Constitutive Modeling)

Dr. Minking Chyu, Leighton and Mary Orr Chair Professor & Associate Dean for International Initiates (Heat Transfer, Turbine Design)

Dr. Wei Xiong, Assistant Professor (CALPHAD Based Materials Design)

Dr. Hessam Babaee, Assistant Professor (Reduced-Order Modeling, Uncertainty Quantification)

Dr. Guofeng Wang, Associate Professor (First-Principles Based Materials Modeling)

Dr. Brian Gleeson, Harry S. Tack Chair Professor & MEMS Department Chair (High-temperature Corrosion Materials)

Dr. Kevin P. Chen, Paul E. Lego Professor (Laser Design and Processing)

STAFF

Jenn Welton (jwelton@pitt.edu), Manager of Corporate Relations

MEMBERSHIP LIST

ANSYS
ARMY RESEARCH LABORATORY (ARL)
ARMY AVIATION & MISSILE RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER (AMRDEC)
AEROTECH
BEEMETAL
CURTISS-WRIGHT
DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY (DLA)
EATON
GE ADDITIVE
LOCKHEED MARTIN
MOOG
NASA
NAVAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY (BETTIS)
NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER
OBERG INDUSTRIES
SANDIA NATIONAL LABORATORIES (SNL)
VDM METALS

RESEARCH PROJECTS

Integrated Design Tool Development for High Potential Additive Manufacturing Applications (America Makes)
Prediction of Microstructure Evolution in DMLM Processed Inconel 718 with Part Scale Simulation (NASA)
Novel Computational Approaches to Address Key Design Optimization Issues for Metal Additive Manufacturing (NSF)
Design, Fabrication and Performance Characterization of Near-Surface Embedded Cooling Channels (NSECC) with an Oxide Dispersion Strengthened (ODS) Coating Layer (DOE-NETL)
Cellular Architecture Optimization for Tailored Frequency Response in Missile Components and Structure (Army-AMRDEC)
Multiscale Structure-Mechanical Property Investigation of Additive Manufactured Components for Development of a Reliable Qualification Method (NSF)
Efficient Prediction of Thermal Stresses and Distortion in Complex Optimized Missile Structures (Army-AMRDEC)
Developing Topology Optimization Tools that Enable Efficient Design of AM Cellular Structures (America Makes)
A Database Relating Powder Properties to Fatigue Strength for Binder Jet Printed Inconel (RAMP)
Automation Tools for Modeling AM Process of Complex Geometries in ABAQUS (RAMP)

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Access to latest research results from consortium projects
Complimentary ANSYS license to beta-version of new simulation capabilities
Invitation to quarterly consortium meetings
Opportunity to advise consortium projects
Opportunity to collaborate to pursue government funding
Opportunity to network with other team members

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEES

$5,000 (Company with over 1000 employees)
$1,000 (All other companies)

FACULTY MEMBERS

Dr. Albert To (albertto@pitt.edu), CNG Associate Professor & Director of MOST-AM Consortium (Topology Optimization, Constitutive Modeling)

Dr. Minking Chyu, Leighton and Mary Orr Chair Professor & Associate Dean for International Initiates (Heat Transfer, Turbine Design)

Dr. Wei Xiong, Assistant Professor (CALPHAD Based Materials Design)

Dr. Hessam Babaee, Assistant Professor (Reduced-Order Modeling, Uncertainty Quantification)

Dr. Guofeng Wang, Associate Professor (First-Principles Based Materials Modeling)

Dr. Brian Gleeson, Harry S. Tack Chair Professor & MEMS Department Chair (High-temperature Corrosion Materials)

Dr. Kevin P. Chen, Paul E. Lego Professor (Laser Design and Processing)

STAFF

Jenn Welton (jwelton@pitt.edu), Manager of Corporate Relations

MEMBERSHIP LIST

ANSYS

ARMY RESEARCH LABORATORY (ARL)

ARMY AVIATION & MISSILE RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER (AMRDEC)

AEROTECH

BEEMETAL

CURTISS-WRIGHT

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY (DLA)

EATON

GE ADDITIVE

LOCKHEED MARTIN

MOOG

NASA

NAVAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY (BETTIS)

NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER

OBERG INDUSTRIES

SANDIA NATIONAL LABORATORIES (SNL)

VDM METALS

RESEARCH PROJECTS

Integrated Design Tool Development for High Potential Additive Manufacturing Applications (America Makes)

Prediction of Microstructure Evolution in DMLM Processed Inconel 718 with Part Scale Simulation (NASA)

Novel Computational Approaches to Address Key Design Optimization Issues for Metal Additive Manufacturing (NSF)

Design, Fabrication and Performance Characterization of Near-Surface Embedded Cooling Channels (NSECC) with an Oxide Dispersion Strengthened (ODS) Coating Layer (DOE-NETL)

Cellular Architecture Optimization for Tailored Frequency Response in Missile Components and Structure (Army-AMRDEC)

Multiscale Structure-Mechanical Property Investigation of Additive Manufactured Components for Development of a Reliable Qualification Method (NSF)

Efficient Prediction of Thermal Stresses and Distortion in Complex Optimized Missile Structures (Army-AMRDEC)

Developing Topology Optimization Tools that Enable Efficient Design of AM Cellular Structures (America Makes)

A Database Relating Powder Properties to Fatigue Strength for Binder Jet Printed Inconel (RAMP)

Automation Tools for Modeling AM Process of Complex Geometries in ABAQUS (RAMP)

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Access to latest research results from consortium projects

Complimentary ANSYS license to beta-version of new simulation capabilities

Invitation to quarterly consortium meetings

Opportunity to advise consortium projects

Opportunity to collaborate to pursue government funding

Opportunity to network with other team members

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEES

$5,000 (Company with over 1000 employees)

$1,000 (All other companies)

HOW TO JOIN

Please email Dr. Albert To (albertto@pitt.edu) to apply for membership or for any inquiry regarding the Consortium.