| Abstract Scope |
Ceramics are vital to numerous structural and functional applications due to their superior thermal stability, mechanical strength, dielectric performance, and chemical resistance. Additive manufacturing (AM) has emerged as a transformative solution, enabling the creation of complex, lightweight, and customized ceramic architectures previously unachievable through conventional methods. This presentation highlights a decade of research at our group focused on the additive manufacturing of both oxide and non-oxide ceramics for next-generation electronic, thermal, and extreme environment applications. In the realm of oxide ceramics, we demonstrate direct-ink-write (DIW) fabrication of piezoelectric ceramics with tunable sensing capabilities. On the non-oxide ceramics front, we explore the AM of UHTCs with reinforced with both short and continuous fibers, enabling tailored electrical conductivity, fracture strength, and thermal management. This work demonstrates how ceramic 3D printing can serve as an enabling technology to unlock multifunctional performance in electronics, aerospace, and defense applications through design-driven materials engineering. |