2024

Oct 14

PSU-Behrend and Acutec integrate flexible collaborative robots into machining production lines

Acutec partnered with researchers at Penn State-Behrend to optimize equipment usage through automation.

Sep 05

HHG Drums and Penn State-Altoona develop innovative drum shell milling machine

Custom drum manufacturer HHG Drums (Hollidaysburg, PA) partnered with researchers from Penn State-Altoona to reduce manufacturing costs, increase production yield, and appeal to a wider customer base through the implementation of a specialized drum shell milling machine.

Jul 26

Pitt and Metal Powder Works explore innovative applications of non-spherical metal powders in binder jet 3D printing

Metal Powder Works (Clinton, PA) and the University of Pittsburgh have teamed up to explore using copper powder in binder jet 3D printing (BJP), an additive manufacturing method that requires significantly less energy than other methods.

May 21

CMU, DMI, and Module Design implement augmented reality to boost manufacturing line productivity

To tackle these production issues, DMI and Module Design partnered with Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) researchers to develop a scalable and adaptable approach to explain and reduce production breaks by observing the behaviors of top employees using machine learning and augmented reality (AR).

Apr 09

Shapiro administration advances manufacturing innovation in Pennsylvania

The Shapiro administration invested more than $3 million in 45 student research projects to advance manufacturing innovation in Pennsylvania.

Mar 15

Villanova and Pulse Technologies innovate antimicrobial coating for implantable devices

Pulse Technologies, Inc. (Quakertown, PA), a leader in medical device manufacturing, partnered with Villanova University to develop an antimicrobial surface coating for implantable electrodes to reduce the risk of device-related infections.

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