Overview
Additive Manufacturing is the application of advanced 3D printing technology to modern manufacturing and is among a new generation of advanced technologies enabling degrees of manufacturing precision, efficiency, and flexibility never before possible. Unimaginable a decade ago, today, nearly any three-dimensional (3D) object can be fabricated using this technique.
Recent engineering and materials science advances now make it possible to use high-energy lasers to precisely deposit and fuse powder materials comprised of metal, plastic, and biocompatible materials, layer-by-layer, into a desired form directly from computer design files. As a result, industries as diverse as aerospace, automotive, biomedical devices, consumer electronics, and durable goods are adopting this technology to manufacture existing and develop new products.
Research Areas & Themes
- Properties and performance of additively manufactured metals
- Additively manufactured polymers and polymer-based composites
- Bio-fabrication of implantable tissues and devices
- Business solutions utilizing additive manufacturing
- Applications of Additive Manufacturing for Logistics
Faculty & Researchers
Co-Directors
Partnerships & Collaborations
Metal Additive Manufacturing Lab
The University of Memphis Metal Additive Manufacturing Lab pioneers precision-engineered
products beyond traditional methods. As a core research facility in the Herff College
of Engineering, it advances 3D metal printing for aviation, automotive, and biomedical
industries while fostering collaboration across campus and with external partners
to drive innovation.
Get Involved
For more information or to explore collaboration opportunities, please contact: fedex@memphis.edu