FURI | Fall 2025

Characterization of Powder Bed-manufactured Copper Cubes

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Copper grown through powder bed fusion has historically shown less than desirable characteristics for medical devices. This research helps characterize copper manufactured in a specific manner. By successfully characterizing copper, it can become possible to link growth parameters to desirable characteristics. These desirable characteristics will then help guide a new generation of medical devices.

Student researcher

Joshua Van Lumpkin

Materials science and engineering

Hometown: Lake Havasu City, Arizona, United States

Graduation date: Spring 2027