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News<\/p>\r\n

Research, recognition, and public impact.<\/h1>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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Follow developments across the AI-M3 research portfolio, group achievements, professional leadership, and the broader advanced-manufacturing community.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n

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Feature \u00b7 July 1, 2026<\/p>\r\n

Making the Most of Multifunctional Materials<\/h2>\r\n

NC State Results profiles the group\u2019s advanced ceramics, sensing, additive manufacturing, and translation pathways.<\/p>\r\nRead the feature \u2197<\/span><\/a><\/article>\r\n<\/section>\r\n

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Archive<\/p>\r\n

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Honor

Cheryl Xu Named to the SME College of Fellows<\/h3>\r\n

Dr. Xu was one of eight professionals inducted into the Society of Manufacturing Engineers College of Fellows in 2026.<\/p>\r\nRead story \u2197<\/span><\/a><\/article>\r\n

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Cheryl Xu Elected National Academy of Inventors Fellow<\/h3>\r\n

The recognition honors an innovation portfolio spanning advanced manufacturing, AI, sensing, and functional materials.<\/p>\r\nRead story \u2197<\/span><\/a><\/article>\r\n

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Research

Laser Technique Advances Ultra-High-Temperature Ceramic Manufacturing<\/h3>\r\n

A one-step laser-based technique offers a more direct path to HfC and can integrate with additive manufacturing.<\/p>\r\nRead story \u2197<\/span><\/a><\/article>\r\n

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Leadership

Xu Named ELATES Fellow in National Leadership Program<\/h3>\r\n

Dr. Xu joined the 2024\u201325 cohort of a national leadership-development program for senior academic STEM leaders.<\/p>\r\nRead story \u2197<\/span><\/a><\/article>\r\n

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Xu Appointed Founding Editor-in-Chief of npj Advanced Manufacturing<\/h3>\r\n

Nature Portfolio selected Dr. Xu to lead its interdisciplinary open-access journal for advanced manufacturing research.<\/p>\r\nRead story \u2197<\/span><\/a><\/article>\r\n

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How a Tougher Skin Could Change the Shape of Stealth Aircraft<\/h3>\r\n

Research on ceramic-based radar-absorbing coatings aims to improve durability and high-temperature performance.<\/p>\r\nRead story \u2197<\/span><\/a><\/article>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

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