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Printing a Military Advantage

By Adam Jones

Metal Printing

When a metal part of a machine breaks at a military base in the field, replacing it comes through supply convoys or in the on-site machine shop. The former is risky, while the latter takes a lot of energy and time.

In 1837, The University of Alabama became one of the first five universities in the nation to offer engineering classes. Today, UA’s College of Engineering has more than 5,200 students and more than 170 faculty. In recent years, students in the College have been named USA Today All-USA College Academic Team members, Goldwater, Hollings, Portz, Boren, Mitchell and Truman scholars.


Author: Adam Jones    /    Posted on: September 6, 2018    /    Posted in:   Faculty and Staff, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Research, UA News    /    Features:   , ,