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Dec 10

Domestic, circular supply chain for EV batteries Opens in new window

SeaLion Energy, a CMU-led startup, received funding from the U.S. Department of Energy ARPA-E to extend EV battery life and facilitate repair and reuse to reduce waste.

Nov 15

CMU student, professor, and alumnus receive ICAM awards

International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing awardees were recognized for contributions to advanced manufacturing research.

Oct 21

AI generates missing parts of temperature distribution

Researchers have found a way to reconstruct the complete temperature profile in real time using only the partial data available from in situ sensors used in additive manufacturing.

Oct 14

Multi-university team pursues AI-enhanced design tool Opens in new window

A recent DARPA award will bring together researchers from multiple universities to develop novel turbomachinery design tools to break the one-part-one-material paradigm.

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Sep 25

Interdisciplinary team partners to develop advanced alloys Opens in new window

Materials science and engineering and chemical engineering faculty will collaborate on projects supported by the Naval Nuclear Laboratory to create additively manufactured structural alloys that can sustain extreme environments.

Aug 23

Artificial intelligence in manufacturing Opens in new window

MFI director’s keynote highlights how AI is being used to advance robotics, additive manufacturing, and digital twin technology at AIMST conference.

Aug 21

Carnegie Mellon core partner in new center to improve robot dexterity selected to receive up to $52 million Opens in new window

Carmel Majidi will lead a research thrust in a new multi-institutional collaboration to launch an NSF ERC dedicated to revolutionizing the ability of robots to amplify human labor.

Aug 06

Robotic innovation to transform U.S. manufacturing Opens in new window

Increasing investments by private foundations and the federal government are propelling MFI and its partners as leaders in the advancement of robotic applications for manufacturing.

Jul 15

Understanding the 3D ice-printing process to create micro-scale structures Opens in new window

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University develop numerical models that enable precise control of the 3D ice printing process for biomedical and manufacturing applications.

Jun 26

Bringing digital twin technology to the classroom Opens in new window

This fall, “Principles of Digital Twins in Material Science and Advanced Manufacturing” will be offered, allowing graduate students the opportunity to better understand how these technologies are impacting how materials are studied and utilized.

Jun 03

NASA mentor guides student’s career trajectory Opens in new window

Campus research experience, NASA internship, and advice from a mentor propel material science and engineering student, Lauren Fitzwater, to pursue a minor in additive manufacturing.

May 03

CMU names University Professors Opens in new window

Three College of Engineering faculty members have been elevated to the rank of University Professor, the highest distinction a faculty member can receive at Carnegie Mellon.

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Apr 24

Deep learning alternative to monitoring LPBF Opens in new window

Novel deep learning pipeline provides a low-cost, scalable alternative for manufacturers looking to monitor LPBF melt pools.

Apr 12

Machine learning and extended reality used to train welders Opens in new window

Researchers apply machine learning to a lightly-modified off-the-shelf welding helmet and torch integrated with a Meta Quest headset and controller to train welders.

Mar 20

These defects are not to be mistaken as scratches Opens in new window

Shrinkage porosity, a common defect in metal castings, has been identified in laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing.

Feb 23

AI accelerates process design for 3D printing metal alloys Opens in new window

Researchers use AI and high-speed in-situ imaging to optimize process parameters for 3D printing metal alloys.

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Feb 20

New Robotics Innovation Center will anchor community outreach programs in Hazelwood Opens in new window

The new Robotics Innovation Center (RIC) will serve as a home to well-established programs connecting CMU and the Hazelwood community.

Feb 02

Mill 19 growing a digital backbone Opens in new window

Digital backbone at Mill 19 will make data readily available for advancing digital twin and AI-related manufacturing research.

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Electric Apparatus

Whitefoot quoted on electric vehicle adoption in the U.S.

EPP/MechE's Kate Whitefoot was quoted in Electrical Apparatus about how half of new car and SUV buyers in the U.S. say they would purchase a fully electric vehicle by 2030 if they had a 300-mile range, were more widely available, and continued to fall in price.

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