University of Cincinnati installs new 3D printer

The University of Cincinnati College of Engineering and Applied Science has been selected to receive a 3D metal printer from GE Additive. As part of the company’s education program, the university has installed a Concept Laser Mlab cusing 100R metal printing machine.

GE created its US$8 million additive education program in 2017 to provide metal additive machines to colleges and universities.

The following institutions also received 3D metal printers:

  • Auburn University
  • Boston University
  • Iowa State University
  • North Carolina State University
  • Ohio State University
  • University of New South Wales
  • US Naval Academy

‘Additive manufacturing is an exciting, disruptive technology that is revolutionizing the way we approach design and how parts are made,’ said Mohammad Ehteshami, vice president of GE Additive. ‘Giving students exposure to additive and helping them unleash its potential are critical to the success and advancement of the technology.’

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