Principal Investigator: Ji, Xiaoxu, Davide Piovesan
University: Gannon University
Industry Partners: Parker Lord
Gannon University and Parker Lord will partner to research a novel additive manufacturing composite material for vibration elimination in aerospace applications. Parker Lord, a leading technology and manufacturing company in Pennsylvania, specializes in motion control across the aerospace and defense industries. They are working on new product lines to support the next generation of vibration control needs, including in the eVTOL aircraft market. This project will support the emerging high technology market focusing on the development of novel additive manufacturing composites for vibration elimination on aircrafts. The project will also help create potential new product lines in Erie Pennsylvania. This low-cost novel material using advanced additive manufacturing techniques will provide opportunities for automation, process improvement, and increased workplace safety. The project will support Gannon and Parker Lord’s vision of creating a center of excellence for addressing vibration, acoustics, and human factors on eVTOL aircraft, driving innovation, manufacturing development, and job growth in Erie.