Bringing Glass Giants to life: Fabrication of mass-optimized structural glass components of complex form

Current research conducted at TU Delft focused on utilizing structural Topology Optimization (TO) for designing large monolithic cast glass structures with maximum stiffness and minimum mass. These structures demonstrated improved manufacturability in terms of time, energy, and cost efficiency due to their mass efficiency, which results in...

Material Jetting: Exploration on mixtures of solid and liquid for shock absorption

This research project delves into the potentials of material jetting printing through an exploration of voxel printing techniques that integrate solids and liquids. The focus centers on assessing the shock absorption (SA) capabilities of diverse samples incorporating varying materials and printing patterns. The key materials employed in this...

Practical transient thermal modelling for hardness prediction in wire and ARC additive manufactured steel blocks

Qualification of the mechanical properties of Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) products is an essential step for a successful introduction of this process in industry. To realise this, the relationship between processing conditions, the thermal history and the resulting mechanical properties needs to be established. Hardness is an easy-to...

Print Quality Optimisation of Upcycled Biomaterials for Ambient 3D printing

With growing concern over our reliance on non-renewable resources and the environmental impact of conventional manufacturing, the quest for sustainable materials and production processes has intensified. This pursuit has extended to the field of additive manufacturing, where bio-materials have emerged as promising alternatives, aiming to reduce...