National Science Foundation

The National Science Foundation is an independent federal agency in the United States that funds and supports research and education in science and engineering. It funds fundamental research and education across all fields of science and engineering and administers non-dilutive funding programs to aid early‑stage technology development, helping translate discoveries into commercially viable products and services. Through grants and fellowships, the NSF supports researchers, educators, and startups, contributing to innovation and U.S. competitiveness. The agency operates with a substantial budget to advance science, engineering, and STEM education nationwide.

James Donlon

Program Director

Sean L. Jones

Assistant Director for Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Debasis Majumdar

Program Director

Graciela Narcho

Staff Associate

Sethuraman Panchanathan

Director

Past deals in Aluminum

Alloy Enterprises

Grant in 2021
Alloy Enterprises is a Somerville, Massachusetts-based developer of 3D printing technologies and industrial-engineered products aimed at reducing inefficiencies in conventional manufacturing. The company has developed an aluminum additive technology that enables dense, low-cost parts without relying on expensive or hazardous powders, addressing limitations in traditional methods and supporting advances in lightweight components and emissions reduction.

Junora

Grant in 2021
Junora LTD is a manufacturer based in Biddeford, Maine, specializing in the design and production of rotary and planar sputter targets for the thin film deposition industry. Founded in 2017, the company offers a diverse range of thin film deposition products, including rotary and planar targets, as well as target fabrication services, engineering and design, and precision machining. Junora's products are available in various materials such as aluminum, copper, indium, lithium, silver, tin, zinc, and custom alloys. The company aims to introduce new technologies and capabilities to the market, enabling clients to access a wide variety of sputtering products used in vacuum deposition processes across multiple industries.

Alloy Enterprises

Grant in 2020
Alloy Enterprises is a Somerville, Massachusetts-based developer of 3D printing technologies and industrial-engineered products aimed at reducing inefficiencies in conventional manufacturing. The company has developed an aluminum additive technology that enables dense, low-cost parts without relying on expensive or hazardous powders, addressing limitations in traditional methods and supporting advances in lightweight components and emissions reduction.

Elementum 3D

Grant in 2018
Founded in 2014, Elementum 3D specializes in researching, developing, and manufacturing advanced metals, composites, and ceramics for the 3D printing industry. Its product portfolio includes aluminum Metal-Matrix Composites (MMC), tungsten, copper, nickel and steel MMC materials, nickel titanium, and cemented carbide.

Obsidian

Grant in 2017
Obsidianon is engaged in precision manufacturing applications. They offer production-grade printers to manufacturers fabricating high-value components for advanced systems. They are involved in working with a variety of inputs, such as aluminum, copper, and stainless steel.

Elementum 3D

Grant in 2016
Founded in 2014, Elementum 3D specializes in researching, developing, and manufacturing advanced metals, composites, and ceramics for the 3D printing industry. Its product portfolio includes aluminum Metal-Matrix Composites (MMC), tungsten, copper, nickel and steel MMC materials, nickel titanium, and cemented carbide.

NanoAl

Grant in 2015
NanoAl is a materials research and technology company that designs, develops, and commercializes high-performance aluminum alloys built on engineered nanostructures. The alloys are intended for additive manufacturing as well as traditional wrought and cast products, and the company serves clients in U.S. government programs and Fortune 500 organizations.

NanoAl

Grant in 2014
NanoAl is a materials research and technology company that designs, develops, and commercializes high-performance aluminum alloys built on engineered nanostructures. The alloys are intended for additive manufacturing as well as traditional wrought and cast products, and the company serves clients in U.S. government programs and Fortune 500 organizations.

Nitride Solutions

Grant in 2012
Nitride Solutions Inc. is a manufacturer specializing in aluminum nitride products tailored for the electronics market. The company develops and produces aluminum nitride templates, bulk substrates, and coatings that serve various applications, including deep-UV LEDs, high-power switches, motor controls, and UV laser diodes. Their products enhance electronic device structures by maintaining thermal conductivity and voltage resistance, addressing critical challenges in power generation, transmission, and high-speed communications. Founded in 2007 and based in Wichita, Kansas, Nitride Solutions focuses on providing solutions that meet the evolving demands of the electronics industry.
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