FME talk: From Gutenberg Bible to 4D printing

By Prof. Shlomo Magdassi

Professor
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem's Institute of Chemistry
Academic director for the university's Center for Functional and 3D Printing

Additive manufacturing, which is considered as the next industrial revolution, enables the fabrication of objects and devices through printing processes, and is considered as part of the next industrial revolution. I already has a great impact on a variety of fields, for example in the automotive, electronics, medical, food and aerospace industries. Our research is focused on the development and investigation of new materials tailored for various printing technologies, aimed at industrial applications. Recent progress will be presented, including: Conductive materials for printed electronics, stretchable materials for soft robotics, 3D printing based on wood waste, new nanoparticles for printing in water, self-healing and 4D structures.

About the speaker

Shlomo Magdassi is a professor at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem's Institute of Chemistry and serves as the academic director for the university's Center for Functional and 3D Printing. His research centers on micro and nanomaterials, with a focus on their applications in 2D 3D and 4D printing. Over the course of his career, he has published more than 350 papers, edited four books, and holds approximately 300 patents and applications. His industrial research outcome includes creating numerous commercial activities, including start-up companies, licensing agreements, and worldwide sales. In recognition of his contributions, he was awarded the 2022 Johann Gutenberg Prize by the Society for Imaging Science and Technology, and he is also a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors.

Practical details

Online event
13 March 2024
10:00-11:00

Participation is free, but please confirm your attendance by March 10.

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Prof. Michael Dickey, North Carolina State University, US
Prof. Shweta Agarwala, Aarhus University, Denmark