Projects

International projects

  • EU-Horizon 2020 (2020): Application of Functionally Graded Materials to Extra-Large Structures (Grade2XL)
  • EIT-RawMaterials (2019): Material-efficient Cu wire-based 3D printing technology (3DMPWIRE)
  • EU-INTERREG (2018): Development and streamlined integration of 3D printing technologies to enable advanced medical treatment and its widespread application (3DMED)

Regional projects

  • FWO (2022): Volumetric 3D-printing: a marriage between fast and scalable to create complex multi-material constructs
  • FWO (2021): Biofabrication of vasculature for organ engineering and bypass grafting
  • FWO (2021): Unraveling the regenerative potential of (equine) mesenchymal stem cells in a representative in vitro tendon injury model
  • FWO (2020): Capturing the biophysical cues of bone to stimulate bone regeneration in critical bone defects
    FWO (2020): Development of a biodegradable bone graft for maxillofacial reconstruction through additive manufacturing
  • FWO (2020): Multi-Material Additive Manufacturing for Electrical Machines with increased performance (AM4EM)
  • FWO (2019): Shape memory polymers based on poly(alkylene terephthalate)s for an improved cardiovascular stent
  • FWO (2019): Development of a superior in vitro model for drug hepatoxicity screening through 3D printing of crosslinkable biopolymers
  • SIM-ICON (2019): Sustainable concrete mixtures for the 3D printing of breakwater units (3D2BGREEN)
  • FWO (2019): Hydrogen effect on the mechanical performance of additive manufactured Ti-6Al-4V
  • FWO (2019): Development of 3D printed core/shell hydrogels towards patient-specific breast reconstruction
  • FWO (2019): Development of a superior in vitro model for drug hepatoxicity screening through 3D printing of crosslinkable biopolymers
  • FWO (2019): Smart biomaterials towards minimally invasive breast reconstruction
  • SIM-ICON (2018): PRINT-AM
  • FWO (2018): Tumor engineering a clinical relevant in vivo model for peritoneal metastasis
  • FWO (2017): Advanced cell-instructive photo-hydrogels for laser-based high resolution 3D printing
  • FWO (2017): Advanced cell-instructive photo-hydrogels for laser-based high resolution 3D printing
  • VLAIO (2014): FDM4TP 
  • VLAIO (2014): Basic mechanical properties simulation of Additive Manufactured lightweight materials through CAE (AMCAE)
  • VLAIO (2014): Applied Structural Engineering of AM Materials for Ankle Foot Orthosis
  • VLAIO-SBO (2012): Effective Structural Health Monitoring with Additive Manufacturing (eSHM)
  • FWO (2012): Developing the ideal support structure for tissue regeneration by combining state-of-the-art design techniques
  • FWO (2010): Development of porous polymer scaffolds using the Bioplotter technology for liver regeneration

Internally funded projects

  • IOF-StarTT (2022): Twin-pipe pumping system for the stiffening control of 3D printable concrete
  • BOF (2021): Active rheology and stiffening control of 3D-printed concrete
  • BOF (2021): Structural integrity of remanufactured components made by Wire+Arc Additive Manufacturing
  • BOF (2021): Multimaterial 3D printing of plant-based meat
  • STARTT (2021): Innovative polymer scaffold for artificial meniscus replacement: from ‘zero-design’ to premium functional implantable device
  • IOF (2021): High Definition Biofabrication: The doorway to the future of medicine. From organ-on-chip towards advanced medical devices
  • BOF (2021): Personalization of oral solid dosage forms
  • GOA (2018): Generic materials study towards high quality advanced medical, food and engineering 3D structures
  • BOF (2018): Tackling challenges to meet the conflicting requirements in 3D concrete printing
  • IOF-StarTT (2017): 3D polymer adaptive printer (pellet printer)
  • BOF (2016): Development of new polyolefins and blends for extrusion based Additive Manufacturing technologies
  • BOF (2015): Bioprinting of soft and complex tissues