Mr. John Ruprecht, Assistant Professor

Full CV

Co-Director, 3D Printing Lab

DegreeS

• PhD in Energy Engineering, University of North Dakota, ND, 2020 - Current
• MS in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Minnesota State University Mankato, MN, 2020
• BS in Automotive Engineering Technology, Minnesota State University Mankato, MN, 2018

RECENT Publications

• Agarwal, K., Ruprecht, J., Ahmed, S., “Binder Saturation, layer thickness, drying time and their effects on the dimensional tolerance and density of cobalt-chrome-tricalcium phosphate biocomposite”, Proceedings of Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium, August 12-14, 2019, Austin, TX
• Agarwal, K., Ruprecht, J., “New Biocomposite for Scaffolds using Binder Jetting”, Medical Manufacturing Innovations proceedings, RAPID + TCT, Detroit, MI, May 20-23, 2019
• Ruprecht, J., Agarwal, K., “Process parameter optimization for binder jet additive manufacturing of Cobalt chrome”, POWDERMET2019 & AMPM2019 conferences, June 23-26, 2019, Phoenix, AZ (NSF Travel Award Winner)
• Ruprecht, J., Agarwal, K., “Composite Additive Manufacturing for Lightweight Components”, Aerodef 2018, March 26-29, 2018, Long Beach, CA (SME Travel Grant Winner)
• Rupercht, J., Agarwal, K., “Scaffold Manufacturing by 3D Printing: Cobalt Chrome - Hydroxyapatite Biocomposite”, National Conference on Undergraduate Research, Edmonton, OK, April 5-8, 2018
• Rupercht, J., Agarwal, K., “Effect of binder saturation and sintering on stainless steel – hydroxyapatite biocomposite manufactured by 3D Printing”, National Conference on Undergraduate Research, Memphis, TN, April 6-8, 2017

Work Experience

• Founder and CEO - Cubic 3D, MN
• Quality Engineer - Innovize, MN

Courses Taught

• MET 142: Introduction to Paramteric Modeling
• MET 341: Advanced Paramteric Modeling
• MET 323: Statics
• MET 347: Automation
• MET 375: Manufacturing Process II
• MET 425: Project and Value Management
• MET 448: Computer Integrated Manufacturing