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Facilities<\/p>\r\n

From powder and precursor to measured performance.<\/h1>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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AI-M3 combines thermal processing, fabrication, electromagnetic characterization, real-time control, and extreme-environment measurement\u2014supported by complementary NC State facilities.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n

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AI-M3 Laboratory<\/p>\r\n

EB3 1006 \u00b7 Centennial Campus<\/h2>\r\n

The laboratory supports materials preparation, high-temperature processing, characterization, sensor interrogation, and experimental validation. Project-specific work also draws on shared NC State infrastructure.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n

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Core capabilities<\/p>\r\n

Integrated experimental capability<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

The group links material transformation with in situ and ex situ measurement to determine why a process works\u2014not only whether it works.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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Ceramic materials and composite synthesis, sintering, and manufacturing<\/p>\r\n<\/article>\r\n

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Additive manufacturing of ceramic and polymer components<\/p>\r\n<\/article>\r\n

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Real-time wireless sensing under high-temperature conditions<\/p>\r\n<\/article>\r\n

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Dielectric-property measurement from room temperature to 1,700\u00b0C across 5\u201350 GHz<\/p>\r\n<\/article>\r\n

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Electrical-conductivity measurement from room temperature to 1,300\u00b0C across DC\u20131 MHz<\/p>\r\n<\/article>\r\n

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Digital image correlation, real-time acquisition, and process monitoring<\/p>\r\n<\/article>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n

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Selected equipment<\/p>\r\n

Tools for fabrication and proof<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

Equipment specifications below reflect the laboratory\u2019s current public facilities listing. Availability depends on project needs, training, scheduling, and applicable access requirements.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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Thermal processing<\/h3>\r\n