Recent advancements at ORNL show that 3D-printed metal molds offer a faster, more cost-effective and flexible approach to producing large composite components for mass-produced vehicles than traditional tooling methods.
Scott Smith, section head for Precision Manufacturing and Manufacturing Innovation in the Manufacturing Science Division, has received the Dedicated Service Award from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Trevor Aguirre, an extreme environment materials researcher, has been selected as a 2025 Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineer Award winner by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers for his contributions to ceramic additive manufacturing.
The Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering, or SAMPE, North America has elected ORNL’s Sana Elyas as the incoming executive vice president, effective July 1.
After more than 43 years at ORNL, Stephen Killough is inspired by old gear while pioneering new technology.
Stephen Kowalski and Mikael Salonvaara received the Distinguished Service Award, which salutes members who have served the society with distinction in chapter, regional and society activities.
Three transportation researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have been elevated to senior member grade of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, or IEEE.
Kashif Nawaz, distinguished researcher and section head for Building Technologies Research at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, has been named a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, or ASME.
Researcher Yilu Liu and her colleagues developed an invention called the InertiaMeter, which won two awards at this year's R&D 100.
Electric vehicles can drive longer distances if their lithium-ion batteries deliver more energy in a lighter package.