Additive manufacturing (AM) research at CMU is internationally recognized for excellence and leverages artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to advance the technology and improve processes and outcomes. The largest focus is on metals 3D printing with additional research in 3D printing of soft, polymer, electronic, and biological materials.

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