DAF26BZ05-NV029ActiveSBIR

Cost-Effective Composite Joints with Tailorable Performance and Geometry

Name: Cost-Effective Composite Joints with Tailorable Performance and Geometry
Creator: Department of Defense
Published: 2026-08-05T12:02:42.104895+00:00
Keywords: SBIR

Department of DefenseUSAF

AI Overview

The Air Force is seeking innovative composite joint technologies that balance geometric flexibility with high structural performance while reducing costs for autonomous air vehicles and advanced weapons systems. The effort aims to develop scalable manufacturing processes for carbon fiber pi-joints that overcome current tradeoffs between customizable design and mechanical durability.

This summary is AI-generated from the official solicitation.

Key Details

Agency

Department of Defense

Funding Amount

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Release Date

August 5, 2026

Due Date

September 23, 2026

Official Description

The Air Force seeks to enhance the performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness of unitized composite structures by developing innovative manufacturing processes and carbon fiber architectures to advance composite joint technologies. Current solutions for composite pi-joints exhibit a tradeoff between geometric flexibility and mechanical performance. Existing back-to-back "L" joints provide customizable geometries but lower performance, while 3D woven pi-joints offer higher structural integr...

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Change History

Q&A UpdatedAug 31, 2026 at 7:01 PM

Cost-Effective Composite Joints with Tailorable Performance and Geometry

This Q&A indicates that applicants should clarify whether their proposed work focuses on a specific fiber/resin system or multiple systems, helping them understand the program's technical scope and tailor their proposals accordingly.

Status ChangedAug 26, 2026 at 2:02 PM