Additive Manufacturing Lab Opens Doors

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发布于2023年12月6日

快乐华盛顿

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The 十大彩票网投平台 celebrated the opening of its Additive Manufacturing Laboratory – 3D printing – with a ceremonial ribbon cutting on Friday, Dec. 1.

The newly renovated space and printers will benefit faculty and student researchers, as well as be open as a service site for manufacturers along the Gulf Coast region.

“This new laboratory makes available many resources that are not currently present,” said Assistant Vice 总统 for 研究 Communications Dr. 马修Reichert. ” example, we can use these printers to make tools and special fixtures, for doing labor 和钻井. The University and local manufacturing companies will greatly benefit 从这个服务中."

The 3D printing was first developed in the early 1980s, but the technology has greatly improved over the past several years.

The renovated space, partly funded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration, is in the Science Laboratory Building. Funding also paid for 3D printers, which have the capability of printing metals and polymers.

  “Opening the newly renovated lab is the result of hard work and dedication of many individuals across campus,” Reichert said. “I have a passion for this type of work. It’s great to see things grow, and most importantly, our students will receive first-rate training and support in this new lab space at 南 Alabama.”

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