Grade2XL webinar « Engineering the Future: Harnessing Topology Optimization and Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing for Advanced Design Solutions »
- Online
- Friday, 21 June 2024 | 13:00 – 14:00 CET
Join us for an in-depth exploration of Topology Optimization and Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM), transformative technologies at the forefront of industrial design innovation. This webinar delves into how topology optimization not only maximizes material efficiency but also unleashes new possibilities in design flexibility and performance by identifying optimal material distribution and structural integrity for any given load condition. Paired with the practical capabilities of WAAM, these methodologies foster the creation of lighter, stronger, and more sustainable structures. Learn from real-world applications and case studies that demonstrate their impact on reducing time-to-market and enhancing product performance in modern manufacturing. »
The EMC2 cluster is a partner in the European project Grade2XL. Join this webinar and our two experts from the Grade2XL consortium to learn about harnessing topology optimization and wire arc additive manufacturing.
Registration
- Free event
- Online
- In english
- Mandatory registration
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Program
- “Advanced manufacturing with WAAM: latest trends and innovations” | Dr. Constantinos GOULAS, Assistant Professor, University Twente & Scientific Advisor RAMLAB
- “Beyond Intuition: Elevating Additive Manufacturing with Topology Optimization” | Dr. Franz Bormann, Research Engineer and Program Manager, Materials innovation institute (M2i)
In this talk, we will explore how Topology Optimization (TO) can transform traditional manufacturing paradigms by enabling the creation of complex, high-performance designs that surpass conventional intuition. We will highlight the crucial integration of finite element method (FEM) analyses with TO, demonstrating how this synergy enhances the benefits of additive manufacturing (AM) through the creation of optimized, problem-tailored designs. Special attention will be given to the lessons learned from Grade2XL, where TO was employed to produce optimized designs tailored to two specific use-cases. These examples will illustrate the practical application of TO in real-world scenarios and emphasize the importance of collaboration among TO experts, AM specialists, and end-users.
The discussion will also cover the necessary knowledge and conditions for successful TO implementation, including an understanding of material properties, operational conditions, and the limitations of the printing process. This segment aims to provide attendees with insights into how TO can be effectively applied in AM to achieve innovative, and functional designs, fully aligned with user requirements.
About the speakers
Dr. Constantinos GOULAS
Constantinos Goulas is Assistant Professor at the University of Twente. His research focuses on multi-material additive manufacturing and he is one of the initiators of the Grade2XL project. He is teaching Materials Science, 3D printing, and Materials & Manufacturing processes. Furthermore, he is Scientific Advisor of RAMLAB BV and a freelance consultant. He holds a Doctorate In Materials Science and Engineering from Delft University of Technology and a MSc from National Technical University of Athens in Mining and Metallurgical Engineering. He has 10 years of international experience in research, both in academia and industry. He is a member of the technical committee on additive manufacturing of the international institute of welding and he has co-authored multiple studies in materials science and additive manufacturing.
Dr. Franz Bormann
Franz Bormann, PhD, is a seasoned Research Engineer and Program Manager with over a decade of experience in Computational Mechanics. Currently, he serves as a vital bridge between academia and industry at the Materials innovation institute (M2i) in the Netherlands.
As a Research Engineer, he specialises in performing Finite Element simulations to predict the behaviour of components and structures, with expertise in fracture mechanics, dislocation mechanics, thermo-mechanical analysis, and topology optimisation. His recent focus involves leveraging Finite Element Methods and Topology Optimisation for thermomechanical load cases for generating advanced product designs for Additive Manufacturing.
About Grade2XL
Grade2XL is a European project aligning partners along the value chain to foster the rapid development of WAAM materials and process. Grade2XL will deliver multi-material products of superior quality and performance. The high printing rate of WAAM, combined with the ability to control material properties down to the nanoscale, will allow to build strong and durable engineering structures.
This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 862017.
Contact
Lucie SOULARD
Chargée de Projets
lucie.soulard@pole-emc2.fr