CIMP-3D is pleased to offer our intensive 3-day hands-on practicum for industry on additive manufacturing (AM) of metallic materials at Penn State.
CIMP-3D Co-Director Appointed to Help Lead Penn State’s New National Security Institute
Penn State has tapped CIMP-3D Co-Director Allison Beese to serve as Senior Associate Director of its newly established National Security Institute — bringing additive manufacturing expertise to the forefront of the University’s national security research agenda.
Meet LAMAR: ARL/PSU’s Next-Generation Robotic DED Platform
LAMAR (our Large Additive Manufacturing Articulating Robot) is ARL/PSU’s custom-engineered, large-format Directed Energy Deposition (DED) platform designed to accelerate advanced materials and manufacturing research. This next-generation system integrates high-rate metal deposition, real-time sensing, and intelligent process control into a single, flexible, mid-TRL environment—positioning it as a national asset for fundamental and applied R&D.
Innovating Defense Repairs: Penn State ARL Advances Cold Spray Technology Worldwide
Penn State’s Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) has been at the forefront of developing, advancing, qualifying, and transitioning Cold Spray technology for repair and part fabrication to U.S. defense sponsors for more than a decade. This innovative technology enables rapid, cost-effective repairs and fabrication of critical components, ensuring operational readiness for military assets.
Ultrasound Enhances Inspection of Metal DED AM Parts
Penn State researchers, supported by CIMP-3D, have shown how ultrasound can enhance the inspectability of additively manufactured metal components, earning recognition at the 2025 American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Research Symposium.