College of Engineering News • Iowa State University

Solid-State Processing: New paths to new materials

This feature story was published by Ames Laboratory. Read the original story here.   Creating materials in their solid state can be tricky, but offers some advantages over other methods. It typically involves subjecting the component elements to some type of mechanical force—such as stress, shear or strain—to drive a reaction. “You eliminate the need …Continue reading “Solid-State Processing: New paths to new materials”

3D printer ‘invaluable’ piece of technology for students

The College of Design, in partnership with the College of Engineering at Iowa State University, share a 3D printer that is revolutionizing the way students design products. The $170,000 printer is located in Howe Hall and uses an additive process to print products, meaning as it prints projects, it adds materials to create the product.

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