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3D Printed Elastomers and Lightweighting Technologies for Scalable Applications
【Abstract】
1. Challenges in Scalable Applications & Innovation: An introduction to the technical bottlenecks (performance, cost, and efficiency) in transitioning elastomer 3D printing from prototyping to mass production. The presentation will emphasize how controllable foaming technology achieves lightweighting while simultaneously reducing material consumption, costs and improving printing efficiency.
2. Lightweighting Pathways: Sharing the latest advancements in microsphere foaming, supercritical fluid (SCF) foaming, and topology optimization algorithms, as well as the synergistic results achieved by integrating foaming processes with structural design.
3. Industrial Validation & Market Outlook: An analysis of common challenges in industrial production and corresponding technical solutions, followed by a review of typical application scenarios and future market prospects.
【Bio】
Prof. Dr. Lixin Wu received his Ph.D. in Chemistry from The Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences. He subsequently carried out postdoctoral research in The Pennsylvania State University and the University of California, San Diego from 1999-2002. He worked as a research associate in the Concordia University from 2002-2007, and then worked as a senior scientist at MER Corp. in Tucson, Arizona from 2007-2011. He joined FJIRSM, Chinese Academy of Sciences as a full professor in April 2011. His research focus on 3D printing resins and polymer composites, especially on improvement of mechanical properties, flame retardancy and heat conductivity of polymer materials. He published more than 100 papers. He is currently the Member of Academic Degrees Committee and Engineering Committee at FJIRSM, Head of Fujian Engineering Research Centre of Functional Resins and Composite Materials. a director of SAMPE Beijing Chapter and the vice-president of Fujian Society of Innovators.
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