South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Additive Manufacturing Laboratory SDSM&T South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Dr. James Sears Director, Additive Manufacturing Laboratory      Where we stand & What we do The Additive Manufacturing Laboratory (AML) was established in the Spring of 2004 through a grant from the Army Research Laboratory at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SDSM&T).  The AML specializes in Laser Powder Deposition (LPD), a technique utilizing a focused Nd:YAG laser beam to fuse powder metal to a previously existing metal substrate.  LPD is useful for building metal prototype parts, modifying existing parts for a longer lifespan, and repairing broken or worn out parts.  SDSM&T has partnered with many private corporations and government agencies to apply LPD Technology.  Some of the partnerships that have been established are listed below.   Department of Energy Department of Defense RPM & Associates Keystone Enterprises United Defense Boeing Toro Company Optomec Inc. H.C. Starck Praxair Carpenter Powder Products Crucible Research, and many more... AML Personnel         AML Sponsors

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