In the evolving field of additive manufacturing, several innovations have emerged that have helped to drive the industry forward. From the development of advanced and multi-materials for 3D printing ...

Additive manufacturing (AM), often referred to as three-dimensional (3D) printing, has revolutionised modern production by enabling the layer-by-layer fabrication of parts with intricate geometries ...

Machine learning-assisted metal additive manufacturing has been widely applied in performance optimization and control, such as process parameter optimization, structural optimization of formed parts, ...

Researchers have developed a new method for detecting defects in additively manufactured components. Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed a new method for ...

Additive manufacturing (or 3D printing) performs well in prototyping, where speed and flexibility outweigh cost and throughput constraints. Problems begin when those same designs move into production.

Back in 2022, I wrote about the triple threat of additive, agility and automation—three forces that were already reshaping manufacturing and product development. Fast forward to 2025, and these trends ...

Metal additive manufacturing (AM) continues to evolve rapidly, driven by technological advancements and market opportunities. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are improving design ...

The Design & Manufacturing (DM) emphasis in the Department of Mechanical Engineering allows students to develop abilities and skills in mechanical design and aspects of manufacturing in achieving ...

A one day in person workshop will be held to examine a set of topics that focus on defense specific considerations. Sessions will cover the current state of the art approaches that enhance predictive ...