PDAC: Submission #377 | Dayton Development Coalition

Submission information

Project Details

1. To which Review Panel are you submitting your project? Defense

2. Project title Additive Manufacturing of Carbon Nanotube Metal Matrix Composites

3. Short description Additive Manufacturing (AM) has been identified as a key technology in the future growth and reshoring of technology and manufacturing. SHEPRA and the University of Dayton have developed a carbon nanotube metal matrix composite with improved mechanical properties for use in Additive Manufacturing. Money will be used to scale up production of the carbon nanotube metal matrix materials for DoD and commercial applications, Train DoD / civilian personnel in AM and support DoD certification.

Organization Details

4. Organization making the request SHEPRA Inc

5-8. Address 2750 Indian Ripple Rd
Beavercreek, Ohio. 45440

9. County greene

10. Recipient organization same

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16. Organization type For-profit

Organization Contact Details

17. Name Fred Herman

18. Title Manager - Additive Manfacturing

19. Organization SHEPRA inc

20. Telephone 817-233-1942

21. Email fred.herman@shepra.com

22-25. Address 7327 Susan Springs Dr
West Chester, Ohio. 45069-4084

26. County Butler

27. Additional contacts Stephen Roadfeldt
President - SHEPRA
937-838-6711
stephen.roadfeldt@shepra.com

Location Details

28. City dayton

29. County Montgomery, greene

30. Congressional district Ohio 10th

Financial Details

31. Funding request 6156000

32. Total Cost 17835000

33. Other sources of funds SHEPRA and the University of Dayton have received four phase one and two phase two SBIR and STTR programs for this technology and SHEPRA is investing profits from other commercial activities

34. How the funds will be used Equipment Purchases

35. Do you have matching funds raised or committed? If yes, explain in question #36. If no, skip to question #37. No

36. If yes, please provide additional information. (Or, budget document can be uploaded, see question 37) {Empty}

37. Budget Yes

Budget File Upload

additive-manufacturing-brief-congressman-turners-office-23aug21.pdf (4.41 MB)

38. By what date will you be ready to spend the funds Immediately

39. Programs/grants for which this project would qualify SHEPRA is continuing to pursue additional SBIR / STTR follow on contracts and new programs. Defense Production Act Title Three is also applicable as well as new funding for DoD and commercial funding for manufacturing technology and manufacturing infrastructure investments.

Community Details

40. Community Need Additive Manufacturing (AM) already plays a significant role in the Dayton Area community. From the production of medical devices (Tangible Solutions) to the productions of AM manufacturing systems (Open Additive), production of AM commercial components (BasTech), certification and qualification of AM components (MRL LLC) and the research of and maintenance and sustainment of Air Force Systems (Wright Patterson AFB). Carbon nanotube metal matrix materials and their improved mechanical properties can have a significant impact in all these applications and the economic growth of the market.

41. Previous Funding: Has the requesting organization received Congressionally earmarked funding in the past? If so, please provide a brief project description, year funded, amount, and Congressional sponsor. No funding in the past. First engagement with Congressman Turners office was in July 2021

42. Direct new jobs created 1-10

43. Existing jobs retained? 1-10

44. Sustained permanent jobs? 11-25

45. Please explain how you determined the job creation listed in questions 42-44. Jobs will be created in the following ways

1. SHEPRA will expend its business in industrial base / supply chain consulting with a specific focus on Additive Manufacturing
2. SHEPRA will create a new business in the production of carbon nanotube metal matrix powders for sale to DoD and commercial markets
3. SHEPRA will create a new business to AM fabricate components for DoD and Commercial customers
4. SHEPRA and Partners will provide workforce development the designing (engineering) of components for AM and the operation of AM systems.
5. Supply of carbon nanotube metal matrix composites is expected to increase the commercial market capitalization of AM and create more jobs.

46. Using your best guess, of the jobs created over the next 10 years, what will the average salary be? $75,001-$100,00

47. Is your project a workforce development program? Yes

48. If yes, does your program center on one of the ten JobsOhio targeted industries? Yes

Which industry? Advanced Manufacturing

49. Counties in which jobs will be created Butler, Greene, Montgomery, Warren

Additional Details

50. Letters of endorsement, supporting materials, additional information. You can submit ONE PDF file that does not exceed 10 pages.

Combined MOU LOS 23june21.pdf (1.83 MB)

51. Is there opposition to the project? No

52. Name of person filling out this form. Mark Benedict (and others)

53. Telephone number of person filling out this form. 937-546-8099

54. Email of person filling out this form. This is where notification will be sent that the form was received. mark.benedict.2@us.af.mil

55. Do you want your project to be considered as a Community Project in the fiscal year 2025 –2026 State Capital Budget Bill? Yes

56. If your project type is on the list of ineligible projects (see above), please offer an explanation why your project could be eligible. If your project is not on the list, answer the question by stating that your project is not on the list of ineligible projects. We have engaged JobsOhio

57. Has your organization received state capital budget funding in the past? If so, provide a brief project description, year funded, and amount. no

58. Does your project have a connection with, or provide some benefit to, a state agency that has bonding authority? Please check all that apply from the following list: Board of Regents (or specific educational institution)

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