Mechanical Engineering

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New Center Advances Metal Forming Technologies

UNH researchers will advance research and workforce development in metal-forming technologies, used in transportation, defense, aerospace, household appliances and biomedical industries, as a partner in a new industry-university research center. Brad Kinsey, associate dean for research and... Read More

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