Northeast Ohio lands massive $160M federal award to transform the region’s manufacturing future

Northeast Ohio has been selected as one of 12 National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines, making the region eligible for up to $160 million in funding over the next decade to advance manufacturing through materials research, artificial intelligence and workforce development. Led by Case Western Reserve University, the NEO-SMART coalition includes more than 70 partners […]

New insights could help improve quality of 3D-printed aluminium components

Researchers at The University of Manchester found that small temperature variations during molten metal deposition, a metal 3D-printing process, can have a significant impact on the quality of aluminum components. The study showed that carefully controlling thermal conditions during printing can reduce microscopic defects and improve the material’s grain structure, helping produce stronger, higher-quality parts […]

ProtoFund Powered: Students design fast, efficient system to research new materials

Colorado School of Mines students Austin Arvidson and his team developed the Floating Ultrasonic Synthesis Environment, or FUSE, a system that uses acoustic levitation, or sound waves, to suspend materials in a contact-free environment during synthesis. Designed to accelerate the development of new materials while reducing contamination and errors, the project was supported by the […]