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Research Channel program focuses on IR4TD

The work of the Institute of Research for Technology Development (IR4TD) is highlighted in a television program airing this week on the Research Channel. The program was produced by the Center for Visualization and Virtual Environments.

IR4TD: From PTC to present

UK's Institute of Research for Technology Development (IR4TD) is developing a new generation of painting technology that is better for the environment and more energy-efficient than current commercial products. Dr. Kozo Saito, professor of mechanical engineering, is director of IR4TD and the Painting Technology Consortium, which is affiliated with the College of Engineering.

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Air dates - Eastern time:
February 27 @ 4:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 4:30 p.m., 10:30 p.m.

How to Find the Research Channel

Satellite Dish TV: EchoStar's Dish500 Network broadcasts the Research Channel 24x7 on channel 9400. (Call 800-333-DISH to order)

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