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UA Engineers Lead $1.2M Project to 3D-Print Parts for Hypersonic Vehicles

March 14, 2023 | Emily Dieckman

When engineers 3D-print metal objects, they use metals originally developed for conventional manufacturing processes. It's a bit like trying to use papyrus in a paper printer – it works, but not as well as it could. Two University of Arizona engineers are using a new suite of equipment to develop alloys optimized to undergo both 3D printing...

Additive Manufacturing for Extreme Environments >>

artist's impression of the breadcrumb scenario, autonomous rovers can be seen exploring a lava tube after being deployed by a mother rover that remains at the entrance to maintain contact with an orbiter or a blimp

Hansel and Gretel's Breadcrumb Trick Inspires Robotic Exploration of Caves on Mars and Beyond

March 1, 2023 | Daniel Stolte, University Communications

University of Arizona engineers have developed a system that allows autonomous vehicles to scout out underground habitats for astronauts.

Robot Breadcrumbs >>

National Program Provides Real Cybersecurity Experience

Feb. 3, 2023 | Katy Smith

Participating graduate students collaborate with MIT mentors to publish their research tackling $1T-per-year global problem.

INSuRE-ing Opportunities >>

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ECE Professor Hosts NATO Research Group

Jan. 12, 2023 | Katy Smith

The UA is helping push the capabilities of computational imaging and compressive sensing technologies.

Defense Tech >>

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