W.M. Keck Center for 3D Innovation

Exciting news! Bell Flight will be at The University of Texas at El Paso this Wednesday, Oct. 23rd, for a special recruiting event that you won't want to miss! Join us promptly at 9:00 AM in the heart of campus, as we welcome the Bell helicopter's arrival to Centennial Plaza. This is your chance to connect with industry leaders and see the future of flight engineering up close! This opportunity is made possible through the Keck Center's longstanding partnership with Bell Flight and the National Center for Defense Manufacturing & Machining (NCDMM). See you there!   Event Date: Wednesday, October 23rd Event Start Time: 9:00 AM - Helicopter Arrival at Centennial Plaza Location: Centennial Plaza Sign up now 👉 https://bit.ly/3zO3G2V El Paso Makes UTEP- College of Engineering UTEP Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering #engineering #event #flight #college #innovation

Exciting news! Mireya Flores, Assistant Director and Center Manager at the Keck Center, has been featured on the newly launched AMJobs website by America Makes. 🎉 This platform offers a free resource for individuals interested in pursuing careers in the Additive Manufacturing (AM) industry. Whether you're new to the field or looking to advance, the site provides valuable profiles and career guidance to help explore opportunities in AM. 🔗 Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gJZYWmAd #engineering #additivemanufacturing #new #advance #job

It’s with immense pride that we celebrate our very own Dr. Ryan Wicker, Director and Founder of the W.M. Keck Center for 3D Innovation, for being named an honored member of the 2024 SME College of Fellows! This achievement reflects not just his technical brilliance, but also his relentless passion for pioneering breakthroughs in additive manufacturing. His work continues to inspire the entire Keck Center team, leaving a lasting impact on each and every student he has mentored throughout his 30 year career at The University of Texas at El Paso. Thank you for everything you do, Dr. Wicker! 👏

Exciting updates from the Keck Center! Omar Perez, Keck Center undergraduate student, can be seen here leveraging UTEP's cutting-edge coordinate measuring machine (CMM) from Renishaw USA to scan an acoustics testing model using non-contact structured light inspection. The resulting digital file can be 3D printed into a unique model, supporting collaborative efforts between The University of Texas at El Paso and GN Group - a global leader in intelligent audio solutions, including hearing aids and hearing protection devices.   In another pioneering project, the Keck Center is using the CMM system to precisely measure worn forging tools for repair using directed energy deposition (DED) 3D printing. This innovative approach is set to enhance the lifespan and efficiency of these tools!   Stay tuned for more groundbreaking advancements! #engineering #advancements #students #college #innovation

🎉 Exciting News from last week's America Makes #MMX2024! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Francisco Medina 🦕 was honored as one of the recipients of the prestigious 2024 Ambassador Award! 🏆 This award celebrates his outstanding dedication to advancing additive manufacturing technology and his invaluable contributions to the America Makes community.  A big shoutout to Dr. David Espalin for representing the Keck Center at the event alongside Dr. Medina. Together, they continue to showcase our commitment to excellence in the field. 🌟 Congratulations, Dr. Medina, on this well-deserved recognition! Let's keep pushing the boundaries of what's possible in engineering and innovation. #engineering #event #congrats #innovation #award

Statistics is something that is sadly underutilized in the scientific community and especially the additive manufacturing industry. How do you know your results are trustworthy and repeatable? Are you sure your data truly represents your population? How do you know you have enough samples? At the Keck Center we are collaborating with Terra Integrated Solutions to learn how to properly use statistics and we will be coming up with a way that more researchers can apply statistics without being statisticians. Training is ongoing!! 😁 #engineering #training #statistics #stats #students #lab

Recognizing engineering students as the future leaders, UTEP Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering is offering the Engineering Management for Advanced Manufacturing in Industry 5.0 special topics summer class. The course prepares students to understand how organizations adapt to new technologies and innovation to achieve their goals effectively. Industry 5.0 is integrating human and artificial intelligence into processes. The advancements in Industry 5.0 is integrating human and artificial intelligence into advance manufacturing processes. These advancements create paradoxical technical and ethical challenges where traditional engineering approaches are not effective. Highlights include: 🧩 Engaging technical lectures on project management tools. 💬 Critical discussions on real case studies with industry leaders. 🗣️ Live discussion and interactions with industry leaders. 📝 Decision-making. Special thanks to Program Manager Dr. Georgette Nelson and Program Director Dr. Michael Docherty from National Center for Defense Manufacturing & Machining (NCDMM) for teaching in person, and the class lead Professor Dr. Edel Arrieta. Thanks to Dr. Francisco Medina 🦕 Medina and everyone at Keck Center and NCDMM supporting this collaborative effort. A huge shoutout to our professors and industry lecturers for a transformative experience!  #engineering #students #innovation #class #summer #college

We had a fantastic visit from the Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC) at the lab! Dr. David Espalin led the charge as we delivered research updates and performed a live demo of our ceramics 3D printing. Our UTEP students also had the chance to network with KCNSC professionals and attend an insightful workshop on professional development and first-year expectations at KCNSC. This visit was a great opportunity to showcase our work on three ceramics 3D printing projects and to receive valuable technical input from KCNSC experts. #lab #visit #network #engineering #students #university #3dprinting

We were thrilled to welcome Tony Victor from EDM Performance Accessories to our lab last week! 🎉 Tony led an insightful training session on the Moly Wire Cut EDM machine, covering essential maintenance and operational techniques. Our team got valuable hands-on experience with the machine. Big thanks to Tony for sharing his expertise and making the session so engaging! 💡 #engineering #visit #training #experience #team #lab

Come along and see how I spent my last day at the W.M. Keck Center for 3D Innovation, where we designed and manufactured a stainless steel bell crank using SOLIDWORKS, nTop, and ExOne's Innovent+ #binderjetting machine — all in less than 24 hours! Special thanks to my mentor, Edel Arrieta, and to Diego Ariza for their assistance with the printing process, and to Bradley Rothenberg and his #nTopLearning team! #additivemanufacturing #ntopology #solidworks