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Using HPC to solve manufacturing challenges

The Department of Energy's Advanced Manufacturing Office is offering funds for projects that would allow manufacturers to use DoE's high-performance computer resources. Specifically, they are seeking projects that would have a potential impact on...
by Penelope Brown
Sep 29, 2017

The Department of Energy's Advanced Manufacturing Office is offering funds for projects that would allow manufacturers to use DoE's high-performance computer resources. Specifically, they are seeking projects that would have a potential impact on improving energy efficiency or clean energy technologies. The deadline to apply is December 29, 2018.

The funding opportunity is through the AMO's HPC4Mfg program, which has previously offered four other solicitations for projects. Selected projects will be offered up to $300,000. Find all the details here. 

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