Attend a seminar on the direct digital manufacturing of fiber-reinforced polymer composites, Sept. 13
Join the School of Manufacturing Systems and Networks as they host Mostafa Yourdkhani, an associate professor of manufacturing and robotics and autonomous systems, for a seminar on the direct digital manufacturing of fiber-reinforced polymer composites.
Direct digital manufacturing of fiber-reinforced polymer composites
Friday, Sept. 13, 2024
11 a.m.–noon
Peralta Hall (PRLTA) 130, Polytechnic campus [map]
Abstract
Fiber-reinforced polymer composites can use continuous or discontinuous reinforcements, but traditional manufacturing methods are costly, energy-intensive, and labor-intensive. Automation has improved material laydown, yet composites still face issues with fiber position and orientation. To overcome these limitations, new techniques combining 3D printing with continuous fiber positioning are being developed. This presentation explores innovative digital methods for rapid, cost-effective, and energy-efficient manufacturing of these composites. It addresses traditional challenges by integrating novel materials and processing techniques, including thermally responsive resins for on-demand curing with minimal energy. These advancements enable the creation of lightweight, multifunctional structures previously unattainable.
About the speaker
Mostafa Yourdkhani is an associate professor at the School of Manufacturing Systems and Networks, part of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at ASU. His research focuses on advanced and sustainable manufacturing of polymer composites, digital manufacturing, multifunctional and self-healing materials and bio-inspired design. Yourdkhani has received several awards, including the National Science Foundation CAREER Award, the American Chemical Society Polymer Science, Materials, and Engineering Early Investigator Award and the iCANX Young Scientist Award. His work, supported by the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and OEDIT, involves collaboration with industry partners and national laboratories.