Additive Manufacturing Process Monitoring and Control Technologies

Made In Space, Inc. (MIS) proposes an Aulë Filament Inspection System (AFIS) to provide filament quality control capability for additive manufacturing (AM). AFIS enables the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to confidently support AM efforts both internal to DLA and throughout its customer base such as the Marine Corp Advanced Manufacturing Operations Cell. To create the product quality line system, MIS integrates proven inspection sensor systems with data management software for filament quality assessment and supply chain monitoring. This system provides the DLA with proactive quality control and tracking of manufacturing materials throughout the supply chain, ensuring determinant and consistent part quality at the end user.