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Reusable 3D Printable Masks for Electroplating
Award last edited on: 9/17/2021

Sponsored Program
SBIR
Awarding Agency
DOD : AF
Total Award Amount
$1,799,228
Award Phase
2
Solicitation Topic Code
AF193-020
Principal Investigator
Jonathon Mcdaniels

Company Information

Figure Engineering LLC (AKA: Figure Inc)

9208 Venture Court Unit C-9
Manassas Park, VA 20111
   (866) 500-8484
   N/A
   www.figuremachine.com
Location: Single
Congr. District: 10
County: Prince Willim

Phase I

Contract Number: FA8222-20-P-0009
Start Date: 3/25/2020    Completed: 3/25/2021
Phase I year
2020
Phase I Amount
$149,831
Air Force plating shops need a cost effective, rapidly manufacturable, multi-use masking system for aerospace components. 3D printing is a logical path for this but currently no 3D printable materials have been identified that are nonporous, electrically nonconductive and resistant to the chemicals and temperatures encountered in electroplating processes used by the AF. Figure Engineering and our partners know how to design stereolithography (SLA) materials that will meet the Air Force's need for cost effective, rapid manufacturing of non-porous electroplating masks. During this Phase I project we will develop a proof of concept hard and soft mask formulation and demonstrate its feasibility to be 3D printed and safe for use in the required plating solutions.

Phase II

Contract Number: FA8222-21-C-0005
Start Date: 7/9/2021    Completed: 10/9/2023
Phase II year
2021
Phase II Amount
$1,649,397
Air Force plating shops need a cost effective, rapidly manufacturable, multi-use masking system for aerospace components. 3D printing is a logical path for this but currently no 3D printable materials have been identified that are nonporous, electrically