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Advanced Manufacturing Office: Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs)

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Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs)

TRLs are used to guide disciplined decision-making throughout the technology development pipeline. This rigorous approach enables project officers to track the progression of each project and activity, from applied research to commercialization. The Advanced Manufacturing Office (AMO) conducts cost-shared R&D on projects at TRLs 2 through 8, where high technical risk may deter private investment. AMO also conducts outreach at TRL 9 to accelerate market uptake of energy-efficient technologies and management practices, where market risks displace technical risk.

Innovation

TRL 1 Basic Research TRL 2 Applied Research TRL 3 Critical Function or Proof of Concept Established
Emerging Technologies

TRL 4 Laboratory Testing/Validation of Component(s)/Process(es) TRL 5 Laboratory Testing of Integrated/Semi-Integrated System TRL 6 Prototype System Verified
Systems Integration

TRL 7 Integrated Pilot System Demonstrated TRL 8 System Incorporated in Commercial Design
Market Penetration

TRL 9 System Proven and Ready for Full Commercial Deployment

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