Additive Manufacturing

Innovative Solutions for Complex Geometries and Advanced Material Applications

Additive Manufacturing

Additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, encompasses a variety of joining processes that enable the layer-by-layer fabrication of parts with complex geometries that are often challenging to achieve using conventional methods such as machining or injection molding. AM processes offer high design freedom, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

At the LM2 research group, we focus on developing materials and manufacturing concepts in the field of AM for polymer composites and multifunctional materials, targeting aerospace, transportation, and energy sectors. Our research spans topics from composite material formulations and their characterization to 6-degree-of-freedom (DOF) multi-material, multi-process AM for large-scale prototypes, such as a composite component measuring up to 110 cm for a lunar rover prototype in the aerospace industry.

Our current efforts aim to enhance AM processes to achieve higher productivity and maximize mechanical properties. The LM2 team maintains strong collaborations through numerous R&D projects with industry and organizations in Canada and major international aerospace companies, including Safran Group, ArianGroup, Bombardier Aerospace, Bell Textron Canada, the Canadian Space Agency, National Research Council Canada, Dyze Design, AON3D, 3M Canada, Solaxis, NanoXplore, and MEKANIC.