engineering technology

‘Laser Harp’ collaboration between Irish artist, Polytechnic students, faculty displayed at Cavan Culture Night

Purdue Polytechnic engineering technology faculty and staff have had a multi-year collaboration with an Irish artist to create a harp that uses a laser diode system in place of acoustic strings. Now that they have a playable, zero-lag instrument, it's ready to be played:

Polytechnic alumnus makes Forbes’ ‘30 Under 30’ for innovations in agriculture

Polytechnic alumni Ivan Ball and Scott Massey created their company called "anu" in order to bring the newest technology to agriculture, not only stopping food waste in the developed world but endeavoring to end scarcity in other parts of the globe as well. Read more about how their efforts landed Massey on Forbes' 30 Under 30:

Guitar made from Mackey floor, crafted by Polytechnic student, auctioned for nearly $11K at Purdue vs. IU

Gryphon Mawhorter from Purdue Polytechnic's guitar lab returns with his latest creation: a guitar made of the old basketball court from Mackey Arena. An auction for the item will begin at the Purdue vs. IU men's basketball game, and will support the guitar lab's continued success.

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