TECHNOLOGY/BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Flow-based Volumetric Additive Manufacturing System
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Energy's Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is seeking industry partners for a collaboration opportunity to further develop and commercialize its Flow-based Volumetric Additive Manufacturing System. This is not a procurement but an invitation for companies to partner in bringing this innovative 3D printing technology to market. Statements of interest are due by May 9, 2026.
Opportunity Details
LLNL has developed a novel approach to Volumetric Additive Manufacturing (VAM) that incorporates flow (stop-flow or continuous) to replace resin in the printing vial. This overcomes a significant limitation of current VAM systems, which require manual resin container replacement, hindering high-throughput applications.
Key Advantages & Applications
- Speed: Unlocks significantly faster manufacturing rates, with potential for a 100x increase.
- Continuous Printing: Eliminates manual operation for resin container swaps, enabling uninterrupted production.
- Applications: Ideal for fast, accurate, and repeatable high-throughput production of 3D printed parts with arbitrary geometries.
- Development Status: Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 3-5, with patent protection filed.
Partnering & Response
LLNL is looking for partners with a demonstrated ability to commercialize such inventions. Interested companies should provide an electronic or written statement of interest including:
- Company Name and address.
- Point of contact (name, address, telephone number).
- Description of corporate expertise and/or facilities relevant to commercializing this technology.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Collaboration Opportunity, not a procurement)
- Set-Aside: Not applicable
- Response Due: May 9, 2026
- Published: April 8, 2026
Contact Information
Primary Contact: Austin Smith (smith587@llnl.gov, 925-423-8469) Secondary Contact: Charlotte Eng (eng23@llnl.gov, 925-422-1905)