Welcome to the DMD-Lab
The Digital Manufacturing and Distribution Lab (DMD-Lab) is the innovation hub of the Professor Ufodike Research Group (PURG) at Texas A&M University. We bring together cutting-edge research, student training, and industry collaboration to push the boundaries of:
- AI-driven additive manufacturing
- Predictive materials design
- Smart distribution technologies
Our mission is to serve as a bridge between academic discovery and real-world application, preparing the next generation of engineers to lead the transformation of U.S. manufacturing and distribution in a digital-first world.
What We Do
- AI-Enhanced Additive Manufacturing: physics-aware, closed-loop FFF/AM
- Process Systems & Smart Factories: sensing, control, and optimization
- Distribution Analytics: data-driven decisions for operations and inventory
- Test & Measurement: rigorous experimental design and validation
Our Mission
To advance intelligent manufacturing and distribution through rigorous research, hands-on education, and industry collaboration—equipping graduates and partners to build, scale, and sustain modern production systems.
What Makes DMD-Lab Different
- Modeling + Experimentation: high-fidelity simulation paired with instrumented experiments and structured DoE.
- Curriculum ↔ Industry Loop: research insights directly integrated into MMET 301 (Mechanical Power Transmission) and IDIS 450 (Analytics for Distribution Operations), then field-tested with partners.
- Publication to Practice: translating peer-reviewed research into deployable toolkits, methods, and training for plant and field teams.
Where We Work
- DMD-Lab (THOM 104A): additive manufacturing, sensing, controls, materials testing
- Power Technology Laboratory (THOM 009B): hands-on mechanical drives, hydraulics/pneumatics, and diagnostics used in MMET 301
Collaboration Programs
- Capstone & Internships: scoped projects with student teams and faculty oversight
- Industry Sprints (4–8 weeks): focused studies (AM process tuning, energy loss in drives, inventory analytics)
- Consortia: launching the Lean Distribution Excellence Consortium (LDEC) to advance best practices in distribution operations
Facilities & Expertise
Our labs are equipped with rheometers, FTIR, confocal microscopes, and multi-format 3D printers, supported by a team experienced in AI integration, machining, and fluid mechanics.
Get Connected
- For Students: Interested in research? Join us as a PhD/MS candidate, postdoc, or undergraduate assistant.
- For Industry Partners: Explore short-term pilots, guest lectures, or year-round collaborations.
- For Collaborators: Let’s co-create competitive proposals and applied platforms together.