An article on 3ders reports UB has unveiled details of five research projects being carried out as part of its Sustainable Manufacturing and Advanced Robotic Technologies Community of Excellence, and quotes Kemper Lewis, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering and director of SMART.
The institute connects UB, Buffalo Manufacturing Works and other partners to a national network committed to the sustained resurgence of U.S. manufacturing.
UB’s New York State Center of Excellence in Materials Informatics will hold two events on Feb. 18 to showcase collaborative faculty and industry projects and to introduce UB’s new Department for Materials Design and Innovation.
The newest additions to the SEAS faculty and their families enjoyed a casual evening of food and conversation during this year’s new faculty welcome reception.
The renowned materials scientist will serve as the Erich Bloch Endowed Chair, a role that will boost advanced manufacturing and biotechnology in Western New York.
The University at Buffalo has launched the Department of Materials Design and Innovation (MDI), a forward-leaning, interdisciplinary initiative that will address regional and national demand for new materials that accelerate research and education in advanced manufacturing and biotechnology.