The Functional Engineered Systems & Three-Dimensional Printing (FEST3D) is a research and education group within the Department of Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering at West Virginia University (WVU).

The mission of FEST3D is to create new knowledge about novel advanced manufacturing of functional materials and systems for a multitude of applications including energy, space, soft intelligent structures, and bio-inspired technologies. This is accomplished through printing ink material design and formulation utilizing soft/hard precursors, and fundamental processing-properties-performance studies. These are approached by a synergy of inverse design, data-driven, and targeted experimentation. Furthermore, in FEST3D, the next generation of undergraduate and graduate researchers is educated by promoting a collaborative culture and an entrepreneurial mindset.

We work with groups within the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, WVU, and elsewhere (U.S., Europe, Asia) in order to complement our expertise and advance our knowledge.

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