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Sep 03

A path to higher as-built ductility in printable aluminum alloys Opens in new window

Researchers have developed a new class of aluminum alloy with an optimized composition that enhances as-built ductility, while minimizing the effects on the alloy’s strength.

Aug 07

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine at Mill 19

Gary Fedder joined a roundtable discussion hosted by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine committee that is conducting the Vision for the Manufacturing USA Program in 2030 and 2035 study.

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.

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The Piper

The AI Tool That Could Make Manufacturing Faster and More Efficient — by Using Lego Bricks

BrickGPT could be a huge benefit to the manufacturing world according to MFI's Changliu Liu, whose project received seed funding and access to the Manufacturing Futures Institute’s robotic test bed at Mill 19.

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.

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