2020

Dec 01

Making mechanical skin Opens in new window

These 3D printed circuits are self-healing, re-writable, and energy-harvesting, thanks to liquid metal.

Nov 27

A route for avoiding defects during additive manufacturing Opens in new window

Research published in Science reveals how defects form during additive manufacturing, and offers insight into controlling machines to avoid this problem.

Nov 20

CMU announces partnership with the Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute Opens in new window

CyManII’s vision is to introduce a cybersecure energy-ROI for energy efficient manufacturing and supply chains that secures and sustains American leadership in global manufacturing competitiveness for decades.

Nov 18

3D bioprinted heart provides new tool for surgeons Opens in new window

Surgeons will soon have a powerful new tool for planning and practice with the creation of the first full-sized 3D bioprinted model of the human heart.

Oct 02

MFI, ARM, and Catalyst Connection celebrate National Manufacturing Day 2020

To highlight the state of manufacturing and career opportunities in the U.S. and southwestern Pennsylvania, CMU’s Manufacturing Futures Initiative (MFI), Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute (ARM), and Catalyst Connection celebrated National Manufacturing Day 2020.

Jul 30

CMU and CCDC ARL announce new cooperative agreement Opens in new window

Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command’s Army Research Laboratory (ARL) have entered into a $3.5 million cooperative agreement that supports machine learning-enabled additive manufacturing.

Jul 09

College of Engineering announces Catalyst 2020 winners Opens in new window

The College of Engineering is pleased to announce that the College will fund three Catalyst proposals as winners of the Catalyst 2020 competition.

Jun 12

Unlocking PNA’s superpowers Opens in new window

Rebecca Taylor and her research team have developed a method for self-assembling nanostructures with gamma-modified peptide nucleic acid, a synthetic mimic of DNA.

Apr 27

A big comeback for a little switch Opens in new window

Maarten de Boer and Gianluca Piazza are developing reliable, mechanical switches the size of a DNA molecule, thanks to a $2M LEAP-HI grant from the National Science Foundation.

Apr 17

Behind the shield Opens in new window

Tech Spark is fabricating face shields for essential workers at the front lines of the COVID-19 response.

Apr 07

An alternative to the syringe Opens in new window

Carnegie Mellon University will provide microneedle drug delivery patches to support COVID-19 vaccination and treatment research.

Mar 23

Engineering faculty win Carnegie Science Awards Opens in new window

Carmel Majidi and Ryan Sullivan have won Carnegie Science Awards from the Carnegie Science Center for their incredible contributions to science.

Media Mentions


Fast Company

Tang quoted on how AI can improve flight schedules

CEE's Pingbo Tang was quoted in Fast Company about how AI can improve flight schedules.

Modern Machine Shop

Data fuels robotics research

Carnegie Mellon is collaborating with their Mill 19 partner, the ARM (Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing) Institute on an AI Data Foundry that will serve as a national center that collects and aggregates data for robots working in manufacturing settings.

Modern Machine Shop

Test bed builds up robotics research at Carnegie Mellon

Manufacturing Futures Institute researchers use a robotic test bed where AMRs deliver Lego bricks to robot arms for assembly to study AI, multirobot collaboration, assembly, safety, and more.

Several Outlets

CMU hosts high schoolers for National Manufacturing Day

The Manufacturing Future’s Institute hosted more than 100 high school students in honor of National Manufacturing Day as reported by CBS News, PittsburghInno, and WESA. Throughout the day students were able to participate in a number of hands-on robotic activities.

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