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NEET AMM - Design a testbed machine for experimental 3D printing research

Scholars in the New Engineering Education Transformation (NEET) Advanced Materials Machines (AMM) thread study the novel materials, technologies, and processes that will define the future of fabrication and manufacturing. At the core of the thread is a focus on additive manufacturing processes, including the family commonly referred to as 3D printing. While students in the thread have access to a range of commercialized 3D printing technologies, they lack access to a testbed machine where they can experiment with novel materials and 3d printing processes. Students enrolling in this experiential learning project will work to design an open-source testbed machine that can be used to support research into novel and experimental additive manufacturing processes.

The position is open to all, but priority is given to students enrolled in the NEET AMM thread (sophomores, juniors, and seniors). Experience with mechanical design, additive manufacturing, and machine controls are all helpful, as is familiarity with Solidworks or an equivalent CAD program.

The ELO is for the duration of the fall 2020 semester, and is estimated ~10 hours/week of work. Payment will be a stipend ($1,900) and will count as the experiential learning opportunity stipend available to all students during the 2020-2021 academic year. The project will be remote and does not require campus access.