Numerous faculty from Purdue Polytechnic who participate in research and programs at the Indiana Manufacturing Institute will be able to use the new Manufacturing Design Laboratory, a research space that will focus on infusing Purdue resources and statewide manufacturing expertise into digital manufacturing technology.

Robotics and software both have the potential to improve productivity, safety, quality and costs in the construction industry, according to Jiansong Zhang, assistant professor of construction management technology.

Purdue Polytechnic researchers are working to develop and apply technologies that enable and support healthy, sustainable communities.

To improve food safety and quality, Sangjun Eom, graduate research assistant in engineering technology, and Richard Voyles, professor of robotics engineering technology, are looking to add leftover containers in the fridge to the list of smart technologies available in smart homes of the near future.

William Arnett’s solar energy research could have immediate impact on Purdue University and similar institutions.

The Biowall is a plant-based filter that removes contaminants from indoor air via a building’s HVAC system. It is a product of ongoing multidisciplinary research by Bill Hutzel, professor of mechanical engineering technology, and has the potential for commercialization in modern net zero energy homes as a sustainable solution for maintaining healthy/sustainable lifestyles.