Additive Manufacturing of Ceramics: How Far Can You Go Using Computational Design?
Alberto Ortona: SUPSI: CDFAM NYC 2024
In Alberto Ortona's presentation at CDFAM NYC, he discusses his team’s research at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland, focusing on ceramic 3D printing and the potential of computational design to create, analyze, and refine metamaterials.
After years of working within the limits of traditional fabrication methods, Alberto explains how adopting computational processes and additive manufacturing has expanded the capabilities of ceramic components. His team now addresses high-performance applications in extreme conditions, including re-entry thermal protection, porous burners, volumetric solar receivers, waste heat recovery systems, and open cellular structures for catalysis.
If you are interested in participating in the next CDFAM Computational Design Symposium, submissions are now open for the next event in Amsterdam, July 9-10, 2025.
Presenting at CDFAM gives a unique opportunity to connect with leading experts in computational design from industry, academia and software development for two days of knowledge sharing and networking.