Category: Aerospace Engineering
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Remote repairs: discovering the longevity of 3D-printed metal parts
3D-printing metal parts could save weeks of downtime, but DARPA wants a way to certify how long they’ll last.
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AI symposium: Michigan Engineering speakers share how they use AI in research
In addition to making predictions and scientific discoveries, engineers at the MIDAS symposium discussed improving AI’s interpretability and preventing misuse.
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What industry wants: model-based systems engineering
A course takes students from customer concept to design or prototype inside two semesters, often mentored by engineers at big name corporate sponsors.
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Finding the most efficient carbon-neutral aircraft for your flight
Sustainable aviation doesn’t have a one-size-fits-all solution, but an interactive tool can identify the right fit given the flight distance, speed and payload.
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Space Force establishes $35M institute for versatile propulsion and power at U-M
To optimize power, efficiency and freedom to maneuver, engineers aim to demonstrate new technologies for power generation, electric propulsion and chemical rockets.
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Electric aviation: Batteries that stay strong for the flight duration
Borrowing methods from biology, a team of scientists and engineers designed and tested an electrolyte that keeps battery power delivery high, cycle after cycle.
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Advancing national security on all fronts
NAE profile: Donald Winter, naval architecture and marine engineering, and aerospace engineering
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Geothermal at Davos: a Q&A with Karthik Duraisamy
Karthik Duraisamy, a University of Michigan professor of aerospace engineering, participated in a roundtable on geothermal energy at the World Economic Forum.
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Building a chemical ‘GPT’ to help design a key battery component
Taking inspiration from the word-predicting large language models, a U-M team is kickstarting an atom-predicting model with 200,000 node hours on Argonne’s Polaris.
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Experts across the aviation industry discussed routes to a sustainable future at U-M symposium
The Michigan Initiative for Sustainable Aviation assembled reps from aircraft and engine manufacturers, the airline industry, airport operations, sustainable aviation startups and more.
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Educating engineers as whole people
Researching education leads the way to a diverse, impactful community of professionals.
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Aero alum helps others soar
“Our undergraduate experiences were so foundational for both of us that we wanted to help others receive the same foundation we’ve had.”