smart additive-manufacturing for high-performance concrete (SMATTER)
A novel, smart way to process concrete is additive manufacturing. It allows the production of custom-made concrete objects with highly specific shapes and properties, with applications in the creative industry, architecture, landscaping, and more. This project aims to develop a smart additive manufacturing process for concrete products, in which the final product properties are optimized using a digital twin. The digital twin approach integrates product design into the manufacturing process, allowing for on-the-fly optimisation and aiming to reach first-right manufacturability. Furthermore, it empowers to develop an efficient advanced manufacturing process and novel products with improved quality features and higher durability/sustainability.
