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🙌 Well done to Liza Allison from #NextManufacturing at Carnegie Mellon University for opening their doors to show what #AdditiveManufacturing looks like in real life. 🙂 https://buff.ly/3Su2fx4 That can really help bridge the gap from theory to practical. AMUG (Additive Manufacturing Users Group) shared something fun in anticipation of #AMUG2024...design and 3D print a race car, and race it when you're at #AMUG this year! https://buff.ly/3udNYuX Here's an interesting update from NYU Tandon School of Engineering. https://buff.ly/494PheA This type of collaboration with community mentors is so important; the positive impact can be far-reaching, not only for the students. 💫 And this from Monica Aiello: a set of #STEAM and maker programs she and her team at EUREKUS have designed for NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Here's the link: https://buff.ly/3U91GKl Finally, here's a (non-exhaustive) round-up of 3D printing conferences coming this year. Thanks for putting this together, Martin Lansard, and thanks to all the commenters adding more in! https://buff.ly/48Jh4Bu 💥 It's a great time to be in #3Dprinting! *** 💖 Love it? Follow me for more insights, tips, and discussions on the future of #3Dprinting and how #3DPrinterOS can help transform your organization's printing capabilities. 💫 Are you doing #AMazing things in 3D printing? Please tell me about it - I share other people's projects a couple of times each week. My most popular posts by far! ♻️ Please share if you find this useful! #Innovation #AdditiveManufacturing #EdTech #STEM

Excellent #universities where you learn to make the most of the potential of #AdditiveManufacturing, help me compile the list if I forgot any, it might be helpful for new students... W.M. Keck Center for 3D Innovation The Manchester Metropolitan University Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University Virginia Tech Massachusetts Institute of Technology Purdue University RMIT University Saint Louis University Center for Additive Manufacturing Colorado School of Mines Auburn University University of Central Lancashire Turun yliopisto - University of Turku Carnegie Mellon University Penn State University University of Nottingham The University of Sheffield Technical University of Munich Universität Bayreuth The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Deakin University Nanyang Technological University SingaporeUniversity of Sydney University of Maine, Universität Zürich (University of Zurich) Oregon State University Université de Rennes Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne and more... Without forgetting the Italians Politecnico di Torino Politecnico di Milano DIISM - UNIVPM CIM4.0 - Competence Center Università degli Studi di Bergamo Università degli Studi di Brescia Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna Università Politecnica delle Marche Università degli Studi di Udine Università di Trento Libera Università di Bolzano IED Istituto Europeo di Design Università degli studi di Palermo #stem #team #innovation #3dprinting

Cranfield University is collaborating in an international project which has involved sending a custom-designed 3D metal printer the size of a microwave and powered by lasers to the International Space Station. The goal is to gain insights into how microgravity influences its functionality. https://lnkd.in/ePbeAS-r Scientists believe that in future the ability to print 3D metal parts using Additive Manufacturing on board the ISS would allow for the speedy replacement of components or manufacturing of new ones. Cranfield University academics were involved in designing the printer’s melting process and hardware as well as its laser source, delivery optics, feedstock storage and feeding system. Dr Wojciech Suder, Senior Lecturer in Laser Processing and Additive Manufacturing in Cranfield University’s Welding and Additive Manufacturing Centre, led on the design for the printer. He said: “We’ve measured the effect of gravity on liquids in space before but we have not done this when printing components from liquid metal form because of the high temperatures involved. “Because of that, our task was to design a printer which can be thermally neutral and also can’t emit heat or radiation onto the ISS either. This meant it had to meet lots of requirements, in addition to being fully autonomous. It was quite a challenge but one we have successfully completed. Now it’s a case of waiting for the samples to return and examining them. “The purpose is to see the effect of microgravity on 3D metal printing. If we can understand this more, we can find out how to best use this technology in space in the future.” The Metal3D five-year project was led by Airbus Defence and Space, working in partnership with Cranfield University as well as AddUp and Highftech Engineering, and was commissioned by the European Space Agency - ESA. • PHOTOGRAPH: Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus spacecraft for the NG-20 cargo delivery mission to the International Space Station launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. (Credit: Northrop Grumman) 

🚀 Introducing our Electron Paul Trap! 🚀 Meet our new masterpiece: designed in #Comsol by our talented PhD student, Niklas, brought to life through 3D printing at VSB - Technical University of Ostrava, skilfully overseen by Jiří Hajnyš, and meticulously hand-polished by yours truly. What sets it apart? It's a coaxial microwave resonator with a distinctive feature—a central rod boasting a purposeful hole, creating a specialized space for electrons and soon, ions too. Our journey took an unexpected turn—we initially manufactured another design conventionally, but a simulation error cost us 500 EUR. Learning from it, we embraced 3D printing for its cost-effective prototyping flexibility. It allowed us to design without constraints, incorporating an elliptical cone and a matching hole for better alignment—a feat challenging through traditional means. Here's the exciting twist: While a similar design was used in the '90s by the Nobel Prize-winning Wineland, operating at hundreds of MHz, ours operates at a groundbreaking 2 GHz! It's worth noting that The University of Tokyo is also exploring higher frequencies, although with different research goals. While 3D printing has its downsides, especially the rough surface, being made from aluminium made manual polishing a breeze. Despite challenges like hand-polishing quirks and indium foil filling of over-polished parts, the resonator's quality factor is impressive. We're on the brink of groundbreaking quantum physics exploration with this shiny device! Passionate about quantum physics, innovation, or research tech? Join the conversation and share your thoughts! We're also on the lookout for a new PhD student to join our team. 🌌 #QuantumPhysics #Innovation #ResearchTech #ElectronPaulTrap #ScienceJourney

"🚀 Revolutionizing Aerospace: The New Frontier in 3D Printed Rocket Engines! 🌌 While 3D printing technology has been shaping the future of aerospace for a while, our latest breakthrough is set to change the game: Pulse Detonation Propulsion. This innovative propulsion method, once deemed the 'holy grail' of aerospace engineering since the 80s, is now within our grasp – and it's thanks to the advancements in 3D printing! 💥 What's so groundbreaking about Pulse Detonation Propulsion, you ask? It's all about efficiency and potential. This technology promises to redefine the boundaries of aerospace design, offering unprecedented efficiency levels. The numbers are still rolling in, but we're on the cusp of a major leap forward. Stay tuned as we unveil more details later this year! 🔗 Dive into this fascinating world with us: https://lnkd.in/dypp4M_Z #DesignInnovation #AerospaceEngineering #3DPrintingRevolution #FutureIsNow #Printotype"

🌟 **Revolutionizing Materials for Extreme Environments!** 🔬 A breakthrough from MIT-led engineers introduces a cost-effective method to reinforce key materials used in aerospace and energy applications. By 3D printing metallic powder with ceramic nanowires, they've strengthened Inconel 718, a renowned material for extreme conditions. 🛠️ The process, seamlessly integrated into existing 3D printing machines, enhances part strength, ductility, and resistance to high temperatures and radiation. These improvements stem from reduced porosity and fewer cracks in the printed parts, offering immense potential for advancements in nuclear, aerospace, and energy generation. 🚀 "This innovation expands alloy design possibilities, allowing exploration of a broader composition space for superior materials," highlights Ju Li, MIT Professor in Nuclear Engineering and Materials Science. 🔍 Emre Tekoğlu, lead author, emphasizes ongoing exploration for even more resilient materials, aiming to push boundaries in extreme environment capabilities. 💡 Alexander O’Brien underlines the transformative impact of precision 3D printing on material design, foreseeing substantial advancements in various critical sectors. 🌐 Supported by Eni S.p.A., NSF, and ARPA, this breakthrough promises a paradigm shift in materials for extreme environments. #MaterialScience #3DPrinting #Aerospace #EnergyGeneration #MITInnovation