Research Thrust Areas
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The center's research projects are determined at the semi-annual center meeting of the Industrial Advisory Board (IAB). The research thrusts are in any or all of the following four areas.
- DESIGN
Achieve unique properties through design - MATERIAL
Develop novel and enhanced materials - MODELING
Formulate and validate models - PRINTING METHODS
Improve and create new concepts