Advanced Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning-based Intelligent Agent for Finite Element Modeling of Aerospace Structures
ID: N252-088Type: BOTH
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Topic

Advanced Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning-based Intelligent Agent for Finite Element Modeling of Aerospace Structures

Agency

Agency: DODBranch: NAVY

Program

Type: SBIRPhase: BOTH

Topic Link

https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/

Additional Information

https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Navy, is seeking proposals for the development of an advanced Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML)-based intelligent agent aimed at automating the generation, prediction, and optimization of finite element models (FEM). The objective is to create a comprehensive software toolkit that can automatically generate FEM input decks from geometry lists, assess accuracy impacts, and provide strategies for error mitigation, thereby enhancing modeling fidelity and reducing user input bias. Finite Element Analysis is a critical tool across various engineering disciplines, and this initiative aims to improve the efficiency and accuracy of modeling processes, which is vital for sectors such as aerospace, automotive, and biomedical engineering. The solicitation is currently in the pre-release phase, with applications due by May 21, 2025. Interested parties can find more information and submit proposals through the official DOD SBIR website.

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