Transformative Tech
Additive Manufacturing
Revolutionizing the way military and commercial systems are developed, procured, manufactured and sustained in the field.
Our Patented Process
Before Additive Manufacturing can reach its full potential, several technical barriers have to be overcome. The first barrier is achieving mechanical performance that is consistent with conventionally fabricated materials. SHEPRA, Inc. has developed a patented process to incorporate nanomaterials into the Additive Manufacturing process which improves the mechanical and physical performance of such items.
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
Incredible Benefits
In addition, to the expertise in developing new materials for Additive Manufacturing, SHEPRA, Inc. through its decades of combined experience has the expertise to understand the value stream leverage points to utilize Additive Manufacturing most effectively in the manufacturing of components for new product development or maintenance and sustainment. This understanding includes new component design, component repair, and tool fabrication.
Techconnect
Defense Innovation Award 2020
The TechConnect Defense Innovation Awards recognize the top 15% of submitted challenge technologies as ranked by the Selection Committee. Rankings are based on the potential positive impact the submitted technology will have for the warfighter and national security.
Current Projects
Navy N16A-T007 STTR
Summary
Additive Manufacturing of 17-4 PH stainless steel metal matrix composites using Nickel functionalized carbon nanotubes.
Status
Phase II active
Description
Development of a 17-4 stainless steel composite for Additive Manufacturing that has mechanical properties equivalent to or better than H1050 aged 17-4 without the use of solution heat treatment.
Army A17-033 SBIR
Summary
Additive Manufacturing of Long Rod Penetrator Sabots using Carbon Nanotube Metal Matrix Composites.
Status
Phase II active
Description
Development of a material and related production process to produce sabot for long rod penetrators.
Air Force AF182-005 SBIR
Summary
Additive Manufacturing of carbon nanotube metal matrix composites using high performance aluminum.
Status
Phase I complete
Description
Additive Manufacturing of 6061 aluminum with carbon nanotubes to improve mechanical properties and resolve thermal cracking.
Air Force AF20D-TSC01 STTR
Summary
Additive Manufacturing of Carbon Nanotube Hybrid Aluminum Metal Matrix Composites.
Status
Awarded October 2020
Description
Additive Manufacturing of Hybridized aluminum alloy to resolve thermal cracking and incorporate carbon nanotubes to support the Agility Prime Initiative.
Composites Technology
Aerospace OEM experience with carbon fiber / polymer matrix, ceramic matrix and metal matrix composites in the aspects of design, analysis and manufacturing / ManTech.
Materials Systems: Woven Fabric, UD tape, Sheet Molding and Bulk Molding Compounds.
Fabrication Processes: Hand lay-up / Vacuum Bag, Filament Winding / Braiding, Pultrusion, Autoclave and Resin Transfer Molding (RTM) and Vacuum Assisted Transfer Molding (VARTM).
Conventional Manufacturing
Experience in the implementation of conventional manufacturing processes such as CNC machining /milling, coordinate measuring machine (CMM) processes, lean manufacturing (six sigma and lean Kaizen), and cell manufacturing.
Operational Analysis: Aerospace OEM and DOD experience performing modeling and simulation of production workflow and supply chain processes.
Additive Manufacturing: Aerospace OEM and DOD experience in R&D of new materials, AM system design and implantation of AM with respect to policy & procedures, technology and economic considerations.
Materials Engineering: Evaluate materials and processes to support design and manufacturing. Provide Materials Review Board (MRB) analysis and justification to support production programs.