There is a powerful new industrial tool in the College of Engineering, a revolutionary machine that combines precise machining with advanced 3D printing to repair and rebuild large metal parts.
Tucked in a Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering building at the University of Florida, this 3D printing technology — Direct Energy Deposition (DED) — has been integrated into an existing computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine. The hybrid technology opens new possibilities in sustainable manufacturing and interdisciplinary research.
The system could transform how industries repair and remanufacture everything from airplane parts to bridge components. It is part of ISE’s additive manufacturing expansion and is intentionally placed in a shared space to encourage collaboration across departments in the college.