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Grand opening set for Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation

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… dedicated to innovation, fabrication, rapid prototyping, 3D printing, woodworking and metalworking. Following a … support the needs of an innovative product design program was made possible by many generous corporate and individual … in fall 2017 with its first cohort of students, the program was created to meet current and future design and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49312

WMU engineering student's prototype design unveiled at Frankfurt Auto Show

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… and commercial vehicle markets. About the project Knepley was personally able to visit the display of his creation, … Maxion displayed at the show in September. Knepley's design was a lightweight version of a current production steel … than the current production steel wheel. Knepley used 3D printing technology to improve the aesthetic appearance …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28063

WMU professor develops face shields to make children safer at school

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… the eyes and prevent the potential spread of infection. "I 3D-printed the head support using ABS plastic and attached … low-cost respiratory device COVID-19 response grants awarded for innovative research related to pandemic This is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60916

Latino Student Alliance to kick off 2022 Hispanic Heritage Month at Western

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… Meet and Greet. "The upcoming events are a great way to appreciate a culture and not appropriate a culture," … , LSA secretary. "What I hope the Western community takes away from Hispanic Heritage Week is that if they're willing … will feature the work of seven artists, ranging from 2D and 3D art to a projection display. More details will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69230

We have lift off: WMU launches UAV certificate programs

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… their geospatial applications, and both programs pave the way for students to become certified as remote … with specific expertise in UAVs, and their applications was hired in each of the three participating departments. • … that can be used to create high-resolution maps and 3D models of both land and structures." Graduate certificate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54033

WMU opens manufacturing lab in downtown Grand Rapids

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… advanced manufacturing workforce," WMU President Edward Montgomery says. "WMU is excited to collaborate with … for individuals to earn college credits to be used toward a degree or certification. The facility includes 3D printers and scanners, a CAD/CAM lab, plasma cutter, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49178

Designing a tribute for Veterans Memorial Park

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… a tribute for Veterans Memorial Park Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Working with the Colon American Legion, the team … to redesign the park to meet the vision of its stakeholders was impactful both professionally and personally. Sponsored … manually, the site layout was modeled with AutoCAD CIVIL 3D, and the construction schedule was assembled using …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71401

Bronco Innovators Challenge inspires creativity, encourages entrepreneurship

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… funding to take their projects to the next level. "I was impressed by the level of professionalism our students … a sustained flight model for gliders. Students receiving awards included Wesley Banks for Project Vinci, Renee … begun developing a webpage and set up a lab space with 3D printers to carry out projects. Project Vinci plans to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72467

Business students vie for share of $250,000 competition prize

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… their business ideas," says Vaughn, who is from Mattawan. "It's just a surreal moment to not only be representing … up in a small family heating and cooling business where I was a part-time helper, installing and sealing sheet metal … design and create a SnapDuct prototype. They'll take that 3D printed prototype with them to Minneapolis, where there's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52859

With rural and small clinics in mind, professor uses COVID-19 grant to create low-cost respiratory device

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… home with his own equipment to create the dedicated hardware and software.  “I decided to put the skills I have toward making … and countries, Danna-dos-Santos is the type who has his own 3D printer and is a self-taught coder. The spirometer idea …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60231