Name: Science Café: Honey I shrunk the dashboard: a micro-scale look 3D printing technology in the auto in
Start: 2025-02-19T17:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-02-19T19:30:00-05:00
Location: Conor O'Neills Ann Arbor

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At the heart of manufacturing processes like metal injection molding and powder metallurgy is a type of 3D printing called "solid-state sintering." This technology can help automotive industries and other manufacturers cut costs and prevent waste. But when solid-state-sintering fails, the problem often lies at the micro-scale. That's where Dr. Jerard Gordon comes in.
Dr. Gordon, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, uses high-powered x-ray experiments and high-magnification electron microscopes to reveal what's happening inside these materials, providing insights into how defects form.
Join Dr. Gordon and PhD Candidate Daniel Rubio-Ejchel for a conversation on the fastest growing additive manufacturing technology in the automotive industry and how it can make manufacturing more sustainable.