J. Mead, C. Hansen, A. Ma, J. Qi, D. Kazmer
University of Massachusetts Lowell,
United States
Keywords: heterogeneous materials, additive, 3D printing processes, Modeling
Summary:
The Center for the Science of Heterogeneous Additive Printing of 3D Materials (SHAP3D) is focused on additive manufacturing research to print heterogeneous products with diverse functionality via integration of novel materials, complex structures, and cutting-edge processes. The SHAP3D Center’s research is enabling the rational design, creation, and use of new material feedstocks, geometries, processes, and performance associated with additively manufactured products, with a focus on polymer based materials in collaboration with industry. Research activities encompass: design, modeling and validation, novel and enhanced materials, and printing method advancement - process enhancements that promise increased throughput, improved accuracy, and finer feature fidelity. SHAP3D is a collaboration between UMass Lowell, Georgia Tech and UConn.