Research Areas
3D Printing: develop next-generation 3D printers with significantly improved printing speed for two processes
- Inkjet: high frequency jetting
- Selective sintering: high speed powder feeding
4D Printing: develop sophisticated dynamic structures with highly integrated functionalities using 3D printing
- Smart materials: dielectric elastomers
- Soft robotics
Micro/Nano Printing: develop 3D printers capable of print micro/nano scale structures with high resolution
Research Facilities
- Lab Location: ENRC 4623, 700 Research Center Blvd, Fayetteville, AR 72701
- Lab Space: 1680 Sq ft
- Equipments: Stereolithography 3D printer, FDM 3D printer, CNC Mill, Multi-material 3D printer, 3D scanner, high-magnification microscope, etc.
Recent Studies
High frequency jetting
@100 kHz
![@100kHz](https://bpb-us-e1.wpmucdn.com/wordpressua.uark.edu/dist/1/251/files/2017/03/jetting100kHz.gif)
@1 MHz
![@1MHz](https://bpb-us-e1.wpmucdn.com/wordpressua.uark.edu/dist/1/251/files/2017/03/jetting1MHz.gif)
@2.5 MHz
![@2.5 MHz](https://bpb-us-e1.wpmucdn.com/wordpressua.uark.edu/dist/1/251/files/2017/03/jetting2.5MHz.gif)
Multiple droplet interaction on a real surface
![](https://bpb-us-e1.wpmucdn.com/wordpressua.uark.edu/dist/1/251/files/2017/03/6droplet.gif)