We can 3D print plastic, concrete, and glass... but what about metal? Denis Cormier, Earl W. Brinkman Professor of industrial and systems engineering in RIT's Kate Gleason College of Engineering, is researching a new approach to 3D metal manufacturing that uses molten metal droplets to rapidly create complex parts. Unlike conventional 3D printing methods, this liquid metal 3D printer technology works like inkjet printing, jetting hundreds of molten metal droplets every second. The result is a faster, more scalable approach to industrial 3D printing and manufacturing metal parts. This innovative industrial engineering process could help expand the use of metal 3D printers in industries ranging from automotive and marine manufacturing to other large-scale industrial applications, potentially changing how metal parts are made in the future. #engineering #engineer #research #college #3dprinting