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Jun 16

Printed materials inspired by nature Opens in new window

A new method for creating superhydrophobic surfaces offers precise control over the shape and location of the structures, while requiring no post processing.

May 06

How 3D printing can improve African manufacturing Opens in new window

CMU-Africa student Mariam Sulleiman addresses manufacturing challenges in Africa by integrating 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, into existing infrastructure.

Apr 30

Printable aluminum alloy designed to balance strength and cost Opens in new window

Using computational simulations and optimization techniques, recent research from the Taheri-Mousavi group has identified a new aluminum alloy system that can meet performance standards at a lower cost than current materials.

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Medium

Zhao quoted on machine learning

MechE's Ding Zhao was quoted in Medium about using machine learning to sort data for autonomous vehicle research.

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LegoGPT, funded by MFI, covered in multiple outlets

The Manufacturing Futures Institute is proud to have initially funded LegoGPT, a robotic testbed project that developed AI that generates stable Lego designs from text prompts and supports our efforts to advance the digital transformation of manufacturing. LegoGPT was covered in multiple media outlets

Siemens

Digital transformation in advanced manufacturing: Insights from Prof. Gary Fedder

Siemens calls MFI's Gary Fedder a reliable partner, practical innovator, and a visionary who inspires and guides the development of cutting-edge products and processes that will help to fully digitize and automate manufacturing in the future.

Kainerstorfer and Krause featured in profile about women in STEM

BME’s Jana Kainerstorfer and MSE’s Amanda Krause were featured in a CMU profile that highlights accomplished women in STEM fields.

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