Time: June 10, 2025 10:00 Online(Zoom)
Abstract: There is no doubt that AM will be a vital component of industry 4.0, a new phase in industry characterized by smart manufacturing. With its potential for mass customization, the improvements offered by AM with regard to the sustainability of production systems are considerable. AM offers customizable mass production at a low energy cost and with negligible waste, representing a massive leap forward in terms of sustainability when compared to traditional manufacturing methods. In other words, AM is becoming the state-of-the-art processing method.
While metals can be considered the most important engineering materials, they are not considered particularly well-suited for use in medical purposes. To improve the safety of metals for medical use, the research effort is largely focused on improving their corrosion resistance and mechanical durability. On the other hand, the technological evolution of ceramics during the last three decades has made the application of these materials to medical devices possible. As a result of these considerable advances, some metal devices have been replaced with devices made of ceramics or its coatings have been considered.
The medical and dental implants produced by AM are derived from the patient’s own medical imaging, the integration and biocompatibility can be individualized to create patient-matched devices. Over the next 5-10 years, Additive Manufacturing (AM) is expected to experience substantial growth and innovation. The market size is projected to grow from around USD 20.37 billion in 2023 to USD 110.13 billion by 2033, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.85%. In this seminar, the concept of bioceramics for biofunctionality and metal additive manufacturing for structural and functional applications will be the focus.
Bio:Dr. Ozkan Gokcekaya serves as Assistant Professor at Osaka University, Division of Material and Manufacturing Science, Additive Manufacturing Research and Development Center, Japan. He received a B.S. and M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering with Material Science and Manufacturing major from Yildiz Technical University and Istanbul Technical University, respectively. After serving as a Teaching/Research Assistant at Istanbul Technical University for 4 years, he moved to Tohoku University (Japan) for his Ph.D. study, which he obtained his degree in 2015. He received a post-doctorate grant from the Japan Society of Promotion of Science (JSPS) to continue his studies at Tohoku University before joining Osaka University as an Assistant Professor. His research interests focus on nanomaterial, coatings/ thin films, and metal additive manufacturing for structural and functional applications.
