Automation Alley: Deng leverages 3D Printing with Affordable Powders for Smarter Manufacturing

The Michigan State University (MSU) Nondestructive Evaluation Lab, led by Yiming Deng, professor of electrical and computer engineering in the College of Engineering, is revolutionizing metal 3D printing by combining low-cost powders with real-time AI-driven monitoring, making advanced manufacturing more affordable, sustainable, and Industry 4.0-ready.

Learn why the integration of low-cost powders with sophisticated real-time monitoring solutions embodies the smart manufacturing ethos: better products, less waste, and lower costs, all driven by intelligent, data-informed processes.