Manufacturing / 3D Printing
Manufacturing is emerging as a central focus of research in the WSU School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering (MME). Researchers from diverse backgrounds study many aspects of the manufacturing process, including materials science, process engineering, and manufacturing machinery. WSU MME particularly emphasizes additive manufacturing technology (commonly known as 3D-printing) and aims to revolutionize manufacturing in the coming decades.
MME is pursing ongoing research in the additive manufacturing of metals, polymers, ceramics and composites, as well as their groundbreaking application, such as in biomedical devices, artificial tissues, optics, electronics, and aerospace.
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Topics in Manufacturing/3D Printing
- Processing of ceramics, metals and composites using Rapid Prototyping
- Laser processing of materials
- Microwave sintering of ceramics
- Biomedical manufacturing
- Micro additive manufacturing with polymer composites and metals
- Soft and wearable devices
- Optical Manufacturing
- Micro/nano manufacturing
Faculty in Manufacturing/3D Printing
Recent Research Projects
How to Design and 3D Print Precision Puzzles and a Visor Connector
Mechanical engineering students often lack understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. Washington State University developed a hands-on approach using 3D printing projects to address this…
Hands-On Approach to Engineering Education
Dr. Nandita Biswas and her colleagues at Washington State University are tackling a common problem: freshmen engineering students often lack practical understanding of geometric dimensioning and toler…
How to 3D Print Soft Composites with Tunable Hyperelastic Properties
Creating materials with spatially controlled mechanical properties is crucial for developing advanced structures. Washington State University developed a method using a customized 3D printer with dire…
Kimberlee Hughes’ 3D Printing Breakthrough: Tunable Soft Composites!
Ever wanted to control how bendy or stiff something is, down to the millimeter? Kimberlee Hughes and B. Arda Gozen at Washington State University are making it happen! Their research explores 3D print…
How to Integrate Nanomaterials in 3D-Printed Wearable Devices
Wearable devices have been revolutionized by integrating nanomaterials and 3D printing. Washington State University reviewed nanomaterials’ properties, their roles in 3D printing, and the pros a…
Next-Gen Wearables: The Role of Nanomaterials
Ever wondered how your smartwatch tracks your health? A new review from Washington State University explores how tiny materials, called nanomaterials, are being used in 3D-printed wearable devices. Th…