Four members of the Texas A&M University faculty will receive $1.6 million in DARPA funds to create a system for rapidly accelerating the process that determines the quality and expected lifespan of 3D-printed components used by the military. This new approach to predicting lifespan will increase the speed at which parts are made and deployed in critical applications and accelerate the adoption of additive manufacturing technologies in the form of more 3D printers at Department of Defense (DOD) bases. It will also provide millions of dollars in savings for the DOD.

A new study shows how internal coalitions shape corporate decisions after profitability goals are met. Analyzing Chinese firms, researchers found that shareholder-value coalitions tend to increase dividend payments, while state-endorsed coalitions prioritize corporate philanthropy. These competing goals highlight how internal power dynamics influence how firms allocate surplus resources. The findings offer important insights for investors, executives, and policymakers seeking to understand how companies manage competing objectives such as shareholder satisfaction and social priorities.