Advanced manufacturing methods play a pivotal role in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, healthcare, electronics, and many others. They enable industries to produce high-quality products more efficiently and with greater flexibility, ultimately driving innovation and economic growth. At CMDIS, the research focuses on developing new methods for materials processing and assembly, spanning a broad range of materials, structures, control, and advanced manufacturing methods.
Additive Manufacturing
The layer-by-layer fabrication of objects based on digital models, enabling complex and customized designs with reduced material waste. 3D printing provides unparalleled design freedom, enabling the creation of complex and customized geometries that are often unattainable with traditional manufacturing methods.
Robotics and Automation
The use of robots and automated systems to perform tasks traditionally done by humans, such as assembly, welding, and material handling, to increase speed and accuracy while reducing labor costs.
Smart Manufacturing
The integration of sensors, data analytics, and the Internet of Things (IoT) to monitor and optimize manufacturing processes in real-time for improved efficiency and reduced downtime.
Advanced Robotics
The development of sophisticated robotic systems capable of performing intricate tasks with precision, such as surgical robots in healthcare or autonomous vehicles in transportation.
Faculty
- B. Wayne Bequette, Chemical and Biological Engineering
- Fotios Kopsaftopoulos, Mechanical, Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering
- Daniel Lewis, Materials Science and Engineering
- Sandipan Mishra, Mechanical, Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering
- Johnson Samuel, Mechanical, Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering
- Daniel Walczyk, Mechanical, Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering
- John Wen, Industrial and Systems Engineering