Engineering student Sophie Wegenast posing with a 3D printed face mask at the Additive Manufacturing Institute for Science…

Where Ideas Take Shape

From student innovations to cutting-edge research, our showcase highlights the creativity and engineering excellence happening every day at AMIST.

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Project Showcase

A behind-the-scenes look at our most exciting work. Each project demonstrates problem-solving, craftsmanship, and the power of modern fabrication.

Unique Challenge, Creative Fabrication

From scan to spectacle-  Louie the Cardinal’s oversized Pat Kelsey glasses brought to life using 3D Printing.

Protection Meets Precision

Custom-built for the athlete, the James Scott mask blends precise 3D design with protective functionality.

Shaping the Future of Steel

Pushing the limits of metal 3D printing, the student team’s steel multitool design proved both functional and award-winning.

Forged in Innovation

Blending creativity with engineering precision, UofL’s student team produced a 3D-printed Halligan bar for the Additive in Steel competition — showcasing the power of additive manufacturing to reinvent a classic rescue tool.

From Scan to Game Day

UofL engineers designed a 3D-printed mask for Julie Kouijzer, delivering a precise fit and field-ready safety.