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Advanced Design Heat Exchanger Formed by Metal Additive Manufacturing

Executive Summary Heat exchangers are common process units used in the chemical, oil and gas, manufacturing and energy sectors. Their efficient design that encompasses efficient heat transfer, low cost and longevity is critical to their success. Researchers at Michigan State University have recently developed a new heat exchanger concept, that uses...
Published: 1/16/2026   |   Inventor(s): James Klausner, Andre Benard, Patrick Kwon, Haseung Chung, Himanshu Sahasrabudhe
Keywords(s):   Category(s): Advanced Materials, Manufacturing Equipment

Semi-transparent solar panel for Greenhouses

Executive Summary Greenhouses are commonly used to grow fruits and vegetables in controlled indoor environments. One challenge with operating greenhouses is that they can get very hot and potentially damaging to the growing plants. This requires costly temperature controls to maintain optimum growing conditions. Researchers at Michigan State University...
Published: 8/25/2025   |   Inventor(s): Xu Tan, Mahyar Abedi, Andre Benard, James Klausner
Keywords(s): Near Infrared Light, Plants, Vegetables Category(s): Environmental, Materials