Sustainable Fungal Memristors for Neuromorphic and Eco-Friendly Computing
TS-072329 — The Need
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence and neural networks is driving unprecedented demand for energy-efficient, scalable hardware. Conventional memristors require rare earths and complex fabrication, contributing to electronic waste and limiting accessibility. There is a critical need…
- College: Marion
Campus
- Inventors: LaRocco, John; Hill, Justin; Simonis, John; Tahmina, Qudsia
- Licensing Officer: Randhawa, Davinder
Induction-Based Hot End for Affordable 3D Metal Printing
TS-070330 — The Need
The prohibitive cost of consumer-grade 3D metal printers (e.g. AOMetal’s desktop device starting at $59,000 USD), places them far beyond the reach of most hobbyists, educators, and researchers. Thus, there is a significant need for an affordable, energy-efficient solution that enables…
- College: Marion
Campus
- Inventors: Schinker, Isaac
- Licensing Officer: Sharick, Joe