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PMC2024

…(including adjacent ones like film adhesive and core, and processing materials), so expected, consistent properties are delivered, and • Developing and managing the associated manufacturing processes, both for fabrication of the structural nonmetallic materials themselves, and completing the material’s final transformation into parts • Task groups for major …

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Industry, government, academia partnership results in development of new technology for complex advanced materials structures

…drone aircraft using a novel overbraiding technology. Researchers with NIAR’s Advanced Technologies Lab for Aerospace Systems (ATLAS) designed the inlet duct as a part of a manufacturing demonstrator called Frankenstein (FS-19), which is a 30-foot unmanned combat aircraft. The project, part of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) Manufacturing for…

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/NIAR/MediaCenter/2024-05-20.php

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Effect-of-Machine-Variabilities-on-Mechanical-Properties-Shamsaei

Factors Affecting Qualification/Certification: The Effect of Machine Variabilities on Mechanical Properties of LB-PBF Ti-6Al-4V Gr. 5 National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence (NCAME) JAMS Technical Review August 26, 2021 Introduction 2 ● Project Title: Factors Affecting Qualification/Certification - The Effect of Machine Variabilities on…

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Publications Presentations

…AIChE Annual Meeting, Nov. 17, 2008, Philadelphia. Isaacs,J., J.Twomey, M. Overcash, Unit Process Life Cycle Inventory - A Project in Environmentally Benign Design and Manufacturing (EBDM), 16 p., MIT Workshop, Cambridge, MA, August 29, 2009 Isaacs, J., J. Twomey, M. Overcash, Manufacturing Unit Process Life Cycle Inventories: A Project in…

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Performance Update July - September 2025

HAMR (Hub for Advanced Manufacturing Research) Crossland Construction Company project updates. September 2025 Interior lighting nearly complete and wired into temporary power. Preparing switch gear and electrical panels for permanent power once transformers and new Evergy switch gear are set. Machine duct drops have been installed • Roof gas lines are…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/WSUInitiatives/Driving-Adoption/Performance_Update_Jul.-Sept.25.php

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Evaluating-the-Criticality-of-Inherent-Anomalies-Shamsaei

…Affecting Qualification/Certification: Evaluating the Criticality of Inherent Anomalies/Defects on the Fatigue Behavior of LB-PBF Ti-6Al-4V Gr. 5 National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence (NCAME) JAMS Technical Review August 26, 2021 National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence (NCAME) Introduction 2 ● Project Title: Factors…

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January 2024

…new technologies in materials, chemical and materials processes, devices, and architectures through the development of application-driven systems. Partnerships between industry and academic institutions are essential to spur innovation and technology transfer, to inform the research needs, and to train the future workforce.” Amount: $2,000,000 ONGOING - …

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Life Cycle Database

Life Cycle Database for Wind Energy Systems Project Lead: Dr. Janet Twomey, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, College of Engineering, Wichita State University Wind energy is a major candidate for clean electrical energy. Manufacturing and materials are the principal life-cycle environmental components because wind energy is a non-fuel electricity…

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NIAR adds industry veteran to its advanced materials team

…the development of new materials and fabrication methods for the next generation of military and commercial aerospace vehicles. “Chris brings decades of advanced materials and manufacturing research experience to our manufacturing innovation center at NIAR,” said Waruna Seneviratne, ATLAS Director and Composites & Structures senior research scientist. ”His…

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/NIAR/MediaCenter/2023-10-03.php

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NASA Advanced Composites Consortium (ACC)

…Carolina (USC), United Technologies Corporation (UTC), Wichita State University (WSU), and the National Institute of Aerospace (NIA). Current Projects Hi-Rate Composite Aircraft Manufacturing Project The Hi-Rate Composite Aircraft Manufacturing (HiCAM) project addresses an aviation industry need for more rapid production of composite aircraft to meet…

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CV_Asmatulu_MEWebpage

… University, July 1993February 1997. RESEARCH EXPERIENCES AND INTERESTS My research interests mainly include “Machine Learning”, “Advanced Manufacturing of Materials/Nanomaterials/Composites” and “Solid Mechanics” fields: Advanced Manufacturing of Structural Composites Machine Learning, Mechanical Properties of Laminated and Honeycomb Composites, …

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October Newsletter

…of Health and Human Services Amount: $4,783 JOB ROTATION OPTIMIZATION TOOL: BALANCE LOW BACK, SHOULDER, AND UPPER EXTREMITY RISK PI/Department: Michael Jorgensen, Industrial & Manufacturing Eng Sponsor: University of Cincinnati / State of Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation Amount: $88,500 KANSAS NATIONAL SPACE GRANT COLLEGE AND FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM (SPACE …

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Learn More

…Qualified Supply Chain Materials Data Research and Development Research and Engineering for Policy and Standards Development Workforce Development Capabilities Additive manufacturing equipment: Polymer: FDM Printers from consumer grade to industrial Grade, PolyJet Printer for high resolution and smooth surface quality Metal: Laser Powder Bed…

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Air Force awards WSU-NIAR $23.5 million contract for fleet sustainment

…for Modeling for Affordable, Sustainable Composites (MASC), aimed at developing a certification framework for enabling advanced materials and structural concepts for automated manufacturing. This program will expand the framework for developing innovative in-service inspection technologies for advanced structures and bonded joints, validating high-fidelity…

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/NIAR/MediaCenter/2019-06-10.php

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Convergence Sciences researchers target 3D printing waste | Wichita State News

…bullet This is the sixth bullet The 3D printing revolution is nothing short of remarkable, including substantial waste material reduction compared to conventional, subtractive manufacturing processes. A team of interdisciplinary researchers at Wichita State University is working to create sustainable 3D printing (also known as additive manufacturing)…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2021/01-jan/cs_sustainability_3.php

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Internal Awards

…Engineering at Wichita State University (WSU) and is actively involved in teaching, research, and service. She received her Ph.D. from the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at WSU in May 2013, with a focus on “Life Cycle Analysis of Advanced Materials.” She worked in Environmental Health and Safety at WSU and in the Composite…

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Operational_Qualification_Guidance_Document_AFRL-2025-1254

…Guidance Document October 1, 2024 Prepared for America Makes: AMERICA MAKES PROJECT NUMBER: 5567.001 America Makes Project Title: Methods and Approaches for Sustainable Additive Manufacturing Operations Prepared By: Mark Shaw The National Institute for Aviation Research DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release: Distribution is unlimited.…

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NIAR researchers recognized for advanced materials efforts at CAMX expo

…and/or materials that have advanced the composites industry. Seneviratne founded NIAR ATLAS in 2018 and has built it into a world-renowned innovation center for advanced manufacturing, leveraging industry and government contracts to fund $80 million in equipment tailored to develop prototypes and solutions for advanced materials manufacturing. The lab…

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/NIAR/MediaCenter/2024-09-12.php

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VIP NIAR AMP Showcase Event

…National Insitute for Aviation Research (NIAR) on Thursday, Oct. 23. The AMP Lab is growing, and this showcase is a prime opportunity to witness it's advancements and connect with manufacturing partners. Discover how our innovative, industry-focused advanced training programs designed for small and medium manufacturing companies, as well as our equipment and…

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Performance Update | April - June 2024

Additive Manufacturing Adoption Engagement with industry & regulatory authorities including the DoD, GE Additive & Boeing continues in support of apart production qualification white paper to assist industry with the development of qualified factories. Alloy 718 was selected for further investigation and equivalency studies. The curriculum launched based…

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