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Miniaturized Solid-State Metal Additive Manufacturing Tooling and Design
THE CHALLENGE
The main challenge with current friction-based, solid-state metal additive manufacturing methods—like traditional Additive Friction Stir Deposition (AFSD)—lies in their reliance on bulky equipment, large feedstock rods, and high-force machinery, which limits flexibility, increases costs, and restricts use to factory settings....
Published: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Ryan Gottwald, Hang Yu
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Chemicals/Materials
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Modified Aluminum Alloys for High-Strain Applications
THE CHALLENGE
The key challenge in advancing high-strength aluminum alloys like the 7xxx and 6xxx series lies in bridging the gap between their exceptional mechanical potential and the limitations of current manufacturing methods. While industries such as aerospace and automotive demand lightweight materials with high strength and durability, existing...
Published: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Jake Yoder, Greg Hahn, Hang Yu
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Chemicals/Materials
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Thermal Control During Additive Manufacturing
THE CHALLENGE
Additive manufacturing (AM) has emerged as a powerful tool within engineering. Many AM and coating processes rely on thermal input to soften or melt the materials involved in processing. However, this melting or softening typically results in a higher thermal gradient between deposited material and the workpiece, commonly resulting in...
Published: 6/26/2025
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Inventor(s): Robert Griffiths, David Garcia, Hang Yu
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Category(s): EXPERIMENT--DO NOT USE, Technology Classifications > Additive Manufacturing
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