ARI hosts Grainger students for metal additive manufacturing demonstration

Earlier this month, ARI’s Senior Research Scientist Mohamed Aboukhatwa hosted students taking the Laser/3D printing class in the mechanical engineering department (ME498/598) for a real-life experience of metal additive manufacturing. The tour introduced students to laser powder bed fusion machine operations, common processing defects, in-situ process monitoring techniques, and tips and tricks for ensuring successful builds.  The tour was part of ARI’s additive manufacturing educational outreach program for Grainger College of Engineering students.

In the picture to the left, students pose with Dr. Aboukhatwa, and the class' professor, Dr. Iwona Jasiuk.

Learn more about the Materials and Manufacturing group and their research capabilities here.