Additive Manufacturing of Multi-material Polymers

Additive Manufacturing of Multi-material Polymers

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About the Research: ARL has developed a new approach for creating multi-material, multi-functional polymer filaments by combining fused filament fabrication (FFF) additive manufacturing (AM) with thermal fiber drawing. These new materials have a range of applications including functional fibers for smart textiles, and filament feed stocks for high performance FFF components.

Responsibilities:

• Design 3D parts digitally for additive manufacturing.
• Fabricate polymer bodies using fused filament fabrication (FFF).
• Spin fibers via thermal fiber drawing.
• Characterize mechanical and thermal properties of materials.
• Fabricate application demos and contribute to ongoing research projects.
• Co-author scientific papers with ARL authors.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or related field).
• Strong interest in additive manufacturing, materials science, or mechanical engineering.
• Experience or coursework in 3D design, FFF, or fiber drawing is a plus.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
• U.S. citizenship required (or security clearance if applicable).

Contact: ARL Advisor Email: eric.d.wetzel
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