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Engineering LaboratoryIntelligent Systems Division

# Production Systems Group

The Production Systems Group supports the missions of the Engineering Laboratory and the Intelligent Systems Division by conducting research and development in the areas of measurement methods, models, instrumentation, sensors, and data to improve scientific understanding and control of manufacturing processes, equipment, and workpiece properties.

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The group specializes in characterization, modeling, and improvement of geometric, thermal, elastic, and dynamic properties of high-precision motion systems and manufacturing equipment; development of theoretical models for measurement and analysis of complex coordinated motion generated by advanced manufacturing equipment used in manufacturing of high-value components; development of methods and instrumentation to characterize and evaluate manufacturing processes, such as for in-process tool-chip interface temperature, force and vibrations; integration of intelligent sensors and sensor information, through inter- and intra-network technologies, to monitor, evaluate, and control manufacturing processes; providing leadership and contributions to national and international standards development efforts in the above mentioned areas of research and development.

## News and Updates

### New Research Could Help Manufacturers Avoid 3D-Printing Pitfall

May 19, 2021

### Spotlight: Highlights From Dave Deisenroth's Postdoctoral Experience at NIST

January 12, 2021

### Tucking in to NIST’s ‘3D Printer’ Testbed

May 25, 2017

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## Projects and Programs

### AM Machine and Process Control Methods for Additive Manufacturing

### AM Machine and Process Qualification

### Characterization of Additive Manufacturing Materials

### Measurement Science for Additive Manufacturing Program

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## Publications

### Implementation of a Particle Tracking Method to Study Particle Spreading in Powder Bed Fusion Systems

February 8, 2024

Eric  WhitentonAlkan  DonmezAniruddha  DasVipin  Tondare

### Powder Spreading Testbed for Studying the Powder Spreading Process in Powder Bed Fusion Machines

November 29, 2023

Eric  WhitentonAniruddha  DasVipin  TondareJason  FoxAlkan  DonmezShawn P.  Moylan

### Cutting force estimation from machine learning and physics-inspired data-driven models utilizing accelerometer measurements

November 13, 2023

Gregory W.  Vogl

### Part Deflection Measurements of AM‐Bench IN718 3D Build Artifacts

October 6, 2023

Maxwell  PraniewiczJason  FoxJared  Tarr

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## Awards

### 2021 - William P. Slichter Award---Lyle Levine, Brandon Lane, Kalman Migler, Shawn Moylan, Mark Stoudt, Maureen Williams, Jonathan Seppala, Thien Phan, Ho Yeung, Sandra Young

### 2021 - Gold Medal Award---Brandon Lane, Steven Grantham, Ho Yeung, David Deisenroth, Jason Fox, Jared Tarr, Jay Nanninga, Clarence Zarobila

### Shawn Moylan Receives 2021 ASTM Additive Manufacturing Award of Excellence in Standardization

### Brandon Lane Receives ASTM International Additive Manufacturing Young Professional Award

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