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Talents Wanted
We are looking for motivated students and researchers who are interested in advanced manufacturing, metrology, precision engineering, mechatronics, sensors and actuators. We are also looking at some interdisciplinary areas including machine learning, computer vision, robotics, material science, and their applications in manufacturing. Please contact the PI with your CV if interested.
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Zahra Represents HAMMER ERC at the 2026 NSF ERC Biennial Meeting
Congratulations to Zahra on representing the HAMMER Engineering Research Center at the 2026 NSF ERC Biennial Meeting! In the Student Perfect Pitch Competition, she delivered an excellent pitch, “FORMWISE: The AI Brain Behind the Curve,” introducing an AI-driven multi-agent system for intelligent sheet metal forming and process planning. She also presented HAMMER’s vision and goals during the poster session.
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AIML Lab Visits IMTS 2026 in Chicago
Members of the AIML Lab visited IMTS 2026, the International Manufacturing Technology Show, at McCormick Place in Chicago. The visit was a great opportunity to explore the latest advances in machine tools, automation, additive manufacturing, and digital manufacturing, and to connect with industry leaders shaping the future of manufacturing.
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Zahra Wins HAMMER ERC Perfect Pitch Competition and Selected for 2026 NSF ERC Biennial Meeting
Congratulations to Zahra on winning HAMMER ERC’s Perfect Pitch Competition! She presented her work, “FORMWISE, The AI Brain Behind the Curve,” in a 90-second pitch and was selected as a HAMMER representative to present at the 2026 NSF ERC Biennial Meeting. This recognition highlights her innovative work at the intersection of artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing.
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Malachi Presents his work at ISFA 2026 in Japan
Malachi presented his research, “Collaborative Sequential Surface Patterning through Cascaded Ergodic Control and Automatic Task Allocation” at ISFA 2026 in Japan. His work introduces a collaborative approach for sequential surface patterning by combining cascaded ergodic control with automatic task allocation. The research advances intelligent and coordinated manufacturing processes, enabling multiple systems to efficiently collaborate on complex surface patterning tasks.
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AIML Lab Summer Trip to Lake Geneva
The AIML Lab spent a summer day together at Lake Geneva, enjoying the sunshine, the lake, and plenty of fun outdoors. We wrapped up the day with an early dinner together, a great way to celebrate summer and the friendships that make our lab special.
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Prof. Ping Guo Receives Recognition as Technical Committee Chair at NAMRC 54/MSEC 2026
Congratulations to Prof. Ping Guo on receiving recognition for his service as a Technical Committee Chair at NAMRC 54/MSEC 2026. This honor acknowledges his leadership, dedication, and valuable contributions to advancing research and collaboration within the manufacturing community.
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Zahra Presented at NAMRC 54/MSEC 2026
Congratulations to Zahra for presenting her research, "Smart SheetSmith, An End-to-End LLM-Driven Multi-Agent System for Sheet Bending Planning," at NAMRC 54/MSEC 2026. Her work demonstrates how large language models and multi-agent systems can automate and streamline sheet metal bending process planning, advancing intelligent and efficient manufacturing workflows.
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Malachi Presents his work at NAMRC 54/MSEC 2026
Malachi presented his research, "Small-Scale Additive Friction Stir Deposition Through Orbital Motion," at NAMRC 54/MSEC 2026. His work highlights innovative advancements in additive manufacturing processes and contributes to the development of novel friction stir deposition techniques for enhanced material fabrication.
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Zihan Presents his work at NAMRC 54/MSEC 2026
Congratulations to Zihan on presenting his research, "Uncertainty-Aware Multi-View Stereo for Geometry Reconstruction in Manufacturing," at NAMRC 54/MSEC 2026. His work showcases innovative approaches to improving the accuracy and reliability of 3D geometry reconstruction in manufacturing.
