| Abstract Scope |
For centuries, materials science has been constrained by chemistry. We accept what nature and synthesis render to us. Computational 3D design breaks this paradigm entirely. Suddenly, architecture - not composition - becomes our primary design variable. We can now engineer materials from the ground up, sculpting properties through structure rather than searching for them in the periodic table. Furthermore, bespoke combinations of base materials and forms allow for unprecedented control of numerous physical properties.
This talk explores how additive manufacturing unleashes metamaterial potential, enabling geometries and functionalities once confined to theory. We stand at an inflection point: the transition from discovering materials to designing them. Join us as we reimagine what's possible when topology becomes the canvas. |