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GUIDED WAVE SENSING FOR METAL ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
color: #f5f5f5; } RPI ID: 2023-001 Innovation Summary: A real-time monitoring system for laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) additive manufacturing processes leverages time-frequency domain analysis of melt pool imaging data to detect anomalies during fabrication. Sequential melt pool images, captured via near-infrared or thermal imaging, are compressed...
Published: 7/1/2026   |   Updated: 7/1/2026   |   Inventor(s): Fotios Kopsaftopoulos, Sandipan Mishra, Alvin Chen
Keywords(s): Additive Manufacturing, Non-Destructive Evaluation, Structural Health Monitoring
Category(s): Energy, Environment and Smart Systems
Additively Manufactured/ 3D Printed Resonant MEMS Device and a Resonant MEMS Array
Advantages Enables complex 3D device shapes impossible through traditional flat manufacturing methods Supports diverse materials for flexible integration across many substrate types Cuts development time and costs by removing expensive fabrication tooling needs Boosts performance and signal clarity through smarter resonator design features Summary As...
Published: 7/9/2026   |   Updated: 6/29/2026   |   Inventor(s): Ugur Guneroglu, Carlos Martinez, Jing Wang
Keywords(s): Additive Manufacturing, Sensors
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering > Additive Manufacturing, Technology Classifications > Engineering > Sensors
Micro-Droplet Generator for Time-Resolved Solution Scattering
Invention Description Accurate liquid sample delivery is important for applications ranging from biomedical diagnostics to advanced X-ray and electron spectroscopy, scattering, and diffraction. Producing droplets with precise volume, timing, and placement offers significant advantages, including higher efficiency, lower sample consumption, and better...
Published: 3/31/2026   |   Updated: 3/31/2026   |   Inventor(s): Adil Ansari, Richard Kirian, Reza Nazari
Keywords(s): Additive Manufacturing, Drug Delivery, Drug Screening
Category(s): Manufacturing/Construction/Mechanical, Pharmaceuticals, Physical Science, Imaging, Bioanalytical Assays, Chemistries & Devices
3-D printed optics with internal structures
RPI ID: 2018-036-401 Innovation Summary: This invention introduces a three‑dimensional (3‑D) optical element that is manufactured using additive processes and contains internal or surface beam‑forming features. The optic accepts incident light on a first surface and emits a shaped beam from a second surface; the emitted distribution (wide, narrow,...
Published: 3/10/2026   |   Updated: 3/10/2026   |   Inventor(s): Nadarajah Narendran, Ukwatte Lokuliyanage Indi Perera
Keywords(s): 3D Printing, Additive Manufacturing, Lighting, Optics
Category(s): Biotechnology and the Life Sciences
3D-Printed Modular Architectural Decorative Features with Integrated Lighting
RPI ID: 2021-055-401 Innovation Summary: This system integrates 3D-printed architectural elements with embedded functional features to create modular building materials. Structural customization, load transfer optimization, and utility integration are supported. The design enables rapid construction and reduces material waste. It is compatible with...
Published: 3/10/2026   |   Updated: 3/10/2026   |   Inventor(s): Ukwatte Lokuliyanage Indi Perera, Jean Paul Freyssinier, Nadarajah Narendran
Keywords(s): 3D Printing, Additive Manufacturing, Architecture, Building, Construction, LEDs, Lighting
Category(s): Energy, Environment and Smart Systems
Apparatus and manufacturing method for in-situ impregnation of continuous fiber tows with thermoplastic resin for use in additive manufacturing.
RPI ID: 2018-034-401 Innovation Summary: This system spreads continuous fiber tows over convex pins, then impregnates the widened tow in‑situ using a heated die with opposing resin supply conduits. After wet‑out, a converging die meters excess resin and shapes the prepreg, followed by cooling and take‑up. An angled drive roller provides...
Published: 3/10/2026   |   Updated: 3/10/2026   |   Inventor(s): James Garofalo, Daniel Walczyk
Keywords(s): 3D Printing, Additive Manufacturing, Advanced Thermoplastic Composites
Category(s): Biotechnology and the Life Sciences
Rapid 3D Printing of Aerogels with Bioinspired Surface Structures for Solar Steam Generation
Invention Description Freshwater scarcity is a critical global challenge. Desalination and water purification, particularly through solar steam generation, offer promising solutions by converting seawater and polluted water into freshwater using solar energy. Aerogels doped with reduced graphene oxide (rGO) enhance this process by improving water transport...
Published: 2/26/2026   |   Updated: 9/24/2025   |   Inventor(s): Xiangfan Chen, Luyang Liu, Chao Ma
Keywords(s): Additive Manufacturing, Advanced manufacturing, Bio Inspired Design, Materials, water processing, Water Purification
Category(s): Advanced Materials/Nanotechnology, Applied Technologies, Environmental, Environmental Remediation/Wastewater Treatment, Physical Science
Passive Radiative Cooling Paint
Adantages True Subambient Cooling Zero Energy Requirement Superior Optical Performance Scalable and Industry-Compatible Sustainable Impact Summary The escalating demand for space cooling, driven by climate change, urbanization, and rising global temperatures, has intensified energy consumption, with building cooling alone accounting for nearly...
Published: 6/22/2026   |   Updated: 5/12/2025   |   Inventor(s): Dharendra Goswami, Sudhansh Harkut, Krishnendu Maity, Samantha Wijewardane
Keywords(s): Additive Manufacturing, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Surface Coatings
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Advance Materials, Technology Classifications > Energy & Environment, Technology Classifications > Energy & Environment > Energy Engineering, Technology Classifications > Engineering > Chemical Engineering
Surface Defect Detection in Additive Manufacturing
Advantages: Detects hidden surface and subsurface defects in real-time during additive manufacturing builds Enables immediate, in-process corrective actions without interrupting the manufacturing workflow Reduces waste and cost through early, accurate defect detection and process monitoring Summary: Additive manufacturing enables complex designs,...
Published: 6/22/2026   |   Updated: 4/21/2025   |   Inventor(s): Nathan Crane, James Pierce
Keywords(s): 3D Printing, Additive Manufacturing, Optics and Imaging
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Advance Materials, Technology Classifications > Engineering, Technology Classifications > Engineering > Industrial Engineering
Digital Fabrication of a Small Diameter Polymer Optical Waveguide
­Advantages: Leveraging digital fabrication ensures precise production of small diameter polymer optical waveguides. Method seamlessly integrates optical interconnects with electronic circuitry, improving overall efficiency of the system. This technology offers flexibility for diverse applications in computing, communication, and beyond. Summary: Existing...
Published: 6/22/2026   |   Updated: 5/29/2024   |   Inventor(s): Venkat Bhethanabotla, Thomas Weller, Roger Tipton, John Bentley, Eduardo Rojas
Keywords(s): Additive Manufacturing, Nanotechnology, Optical, Laser, Fiberoptic, Spectroscopy
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Electronics > Electronics Laser, Technology Classifications > Electronics > Nanotechnology, Technology Classifications > Engineering > Additive Manufacturing
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