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Umberto Anselmi-Tamburini (University of Pavia)31/08/2026, 13:40Field assisted sintering technology/Spark Plasma Sintering FAST/SPS2. Invited speaker (by invitation only)
In recent years, metal binder jetting has emerged as one of the most promising and efficient technologies for the additive manufacturing of small metal components in mass production, offering a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to other powder-based AM methods, such as L-PBF (Laser Powder Bed Fusion). Despite its high productivity, one of its main limitations is the need...
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Prof. Eugene Olevsky (San Diego State university)31/08/2026, 14:11Field assisted sintering technology/Spark Plasma Sintering FAST/SPS2. Invited speaker (by invitation only)
A novel field-assisted materials processing technique based on the electro-nano-pulsing (ENP) method has been developed, along with a device capable of applying electric pulses with ultra-high intensity (~10¹¹ A/m²) and ultra-short duration (<1 μs).
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This technology activates non-equilibrium structural evolution at nanometer spatial scales and nanosecond temporal scales, primarily affecting... -
Sandrine COTTRINO (Laboratoire MATEIS - INSA de Lyon)31/08/2026, 14:41Field assisted sintering technology/Spark Plasma Sintering FAST/SPS3. Oral presentation
Transparent ceramics have great potential for applications in lasers, optical systems, armor and nuclear technologies. Magnesium aluminate spinel is a promising transparent ceramic that can be prepared by conventional multi-stage processes. However, single-stage spark plasma sintering (SPS) is a less time-consuming approach. Polycrystalline alumina is another widely used engineering ceramic....
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Dr Lars Helldahl (Kagaku Analys AB)31/08/2026, 15:01Field assisted sintering technology/Spark Plasma Sintering FAST/SPS3. Oral presentation
Commonly the majority of SPS sintering studies, in research, development and production, are performed with the ON/OFF pulses. After the introduction of SPS some 30-40 years ago, much attention was focussed on finding an optimal ratio between ON and OFF times. During later years this has not been so much researched, instead people tend to stay with an almost “fixed” ratio, like 12/2 or 40/10....
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Mr Gregory Kallien (Institute for Applied Materials (KWT)- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)31/08/2026, 15:21Field assisted sintering technology/Spark Plasma Sintering FAST/SPS3. Oral presentation
The electrification of high-temperature industrial processes necessitates the development of a new class of materials that simultaneously withstand extreme environments and exhibit sufficient electrical conductivity. Composites combining refractory metals such as niobium and tantalum with the well-established alumina represent a promising approach to meet these requirements.
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Olivia Graeve (University of California San Diego)31/08/2026, 16:01Field assisted sintering technology/Spark Plasma Sintering FAST/SPS2. Invited speaker (by invitation only)
Multi-component carbides are promising materials for ultra-high temperature applications, offering greater tunability of properties and design flexibility. However, they still suffer from processing challenges that must be addressed before full advantage can be taken during use in advanced technologies. In this study, we describe the spark plasma sintering and grain boundary characterization...
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Mr Cesar I. Martinez-Cruz (University of California San Diego)31/08/2026, 16:31Field assisted sintering technology/Spark Plasma Sintering FAST/SPS3. Oral presentation
Pseudoelastic materials are distinguished by their ability to undergo fully reversible stress induced phase transformations. In bulk ceramics, this effect is rarely observed due to their intrinsic brittle nature and low fracture toughness. To mitigate critical flaws such as grain boundaries and bulk defects that hinder pseudoelasticity, researchers have focused on microscale specimens,...
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Daniil Shirokiy (Forschungszentrum Jülich)31/08/2026, 16:51Field assisted sintering technology/Spark Plasma Sintering FAST/SPS3. Oral presentation
Waste management remains an important issue in nuclear energy. To safely handle spent nuclear fuel (SNF), it is important to study the behaviour of volatile fission products (FP) in it, which is challenging, particularly regarding Cs and I, because the relatively low boiling point of CsI makes traditional sintering of CsI-included UO₂ pellets impossible. In contrast, spark plasma sintering...
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Alisa Kotliarenko (National Institute for Nuclear Physics - National Laboratories of Legnaro)31/08/2026, 17:11Field assisted sintering technology/Spark Plasma Sintering FAST/SPS3. Oral presentation
In recent years, Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) has become a valuable technique in many industrial and scientific areas. It has also found application in the medical field, particularly in radionuclide production. INFN-LNL (National Institute for Nuclear Physics - National Laboratories of Legnaro) was the first group to demonstrate the promising results of using the SPS technique to produce...
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Catherine ELISSALDE (ICMCB - CNRS)01/09/2026, 09:01Field assisted sintering technology/Spark Plasma Sintering FAST/SPS2. Invited speaker (by invitation only)
Yttria-stabilised zirconia (YSZ) is a key material in advanced ceramics, widely used in structural, biomedical and energy applications. Its processing relies on energy-intensive heat treatments, notably high-temperature sintering above 1400 °C. These processes have a significant environmental impact and, for biomaterials applications, lead to trade-offs between mechanical, optical properties...
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Christian Pithan (Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH - Peter Grünberg Institute for Electronic Materials PGI-7)01/09/2026, 09:31Field assisted sintering technology/Spark Plasma Sintering FAST/SPS3. Oral presentation
Tailored densification of high entropy ceramic targets ( 2-inch) by SPS for RF-sputtering of resistively switching thin films of various compositions within the system ZrO2-HfO2-Nb2O5-Ta2O5-MoO6-WO6 are reported along with their microstructural and crystallographic characterization (SEM, HRTEM, XRD …). All single components of the high-order system are CMOS compatible and relevant to...
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Oleksandr Tkach (CICECO, University of Aveiro, Portugal)01/09/2026, 09:51Field assisted sintering technology/Spark Plasma Sintering FAST/SPS3. Oral presentation
Pulsed Current Sinter-Forging also known as Spark Plasma Texturing (SPT), a derivative of Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS), is an edge-free method in which a pre-sintered pellet undergoes radial deformation during sintering, leading to distinct grain growth behaviour. This work investigates the influence of key SPT processing parameters on the microstructure and dielectric performance of...
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Dr Abdullah Riaz (University of Rostock)01/09/2026, 10:11Field assisted sintering technology/Spark Plasma Sintering FAST/SPS3. Oral presentation
Piezoelectric materials have gained significant attention in the bioceramics research community. They can promote cell-material interactions that enhance bone tissue regeneration. However, conventional piezoceramics often face challenges such as cytotoxicity, degradation under physiological conditions, and difficulty achieving high density and functionality at low sintering temperatures. We...
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Dariusz Garbiec (Lukasiewicz - Poznan Institute of Technology)01/09/2026, 10:51Field assisted sintering technology/Spark Plasma Sintering FAST/SPS3. Oral presentation
Field Assisted Sintering Technology/Spark Plasma Sintering (FAST/SPS) is considered one of the most efficient powder consolidation techniques, enabling the production of dense materials in very short processing times. Among the key process parameters, the heating rate plays an important role, as it affects both densification kinetics and microstructural evolution. Although FAST/SPS devices can...
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Alessandro Fais (EPoS Technologies SA)01/09/2026, 11:20Field assisted sintering technology/Electro Discharge Sintering FAST/EDS3. Oral presentation
The effect of deformation speed on the final density of copper and iron parts consolidated by a single-discharge sintering method was investigated experimentally. During the short electro-thermo-mechanical consolidation, the displacement speed of the press axis was systematically varied while all other process parameters were held constant. Samples of different heights and projected areas were...
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Luke Walker (Heraeus)01/09/2026, 11:40Field assisted sintering technology/Spark Plasma Sintering FAST/SPS3. Oral presentation
The semiconductor manufacturing process has created one of the most extreme chemical and physical environments feasible through the use of halogen plasma dry etching for nano-fabrication. This environment requires ceramic chamber components of significant size (+600mm) that have exceptional chemical stability that produce zero defects on wafer. The extreme demands on semiconductor ceramics...
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Mrs Ute Wilkinson (Dr. Fritsch Sondermaschinen GmbH)01/09/2026, 12:00Field assisted sintering technology/Spark Plasma Sintering FAST/SPS3. Oral presentation
Field Assisted Sintering Technology (FAST), also known as Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS), has become an established processing route in materials research and development due to its ability to consolidate and even join advanced materials with high heating rates, short cycle times, and excellent microstructural control. While often perceived primarily as a laboratory-scale technique, FAST/SPS has...
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210. Innovative Developments in Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) Equipment Driven by Application DemandsDamian Karpowicz (GeniCore Sp. z o.o. Warsaw, Poland)01/09/2026, 12:20Ultra-fast High Temperature Sintering UHS3. Oral presentation
GeniCore tracks market requirements to drive innovation in Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) device design. Responding to evolving needs, the company developed the U-FAST Glovebox system—an integration of MBRAUN inert gas glovebox with U-FAST SPS technology. It enables continuous processing in inert atmosphere, preventing oxygen/moisture exposure for sensitive materials, achieving ultra-fast...
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Diletta Giuntini (Eindhoven University of Technology)01/09/2026, 13:40Field assisted sintering technology/Spark Plasma Sintering FAST/SPS2. Invited speaker (by invitation only)
The traditional labeling of ceramics as brittle materials has been challenged with a variety of strategies. Multiscale designs and controlled phase transformations have shown promising results. Both the processing and mechanical characterization of toughened ceramics, however, require innovative approaches.
We show here how multiple toughening strategies can be combined into bulk...
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Prof. Alexander Laptev (Łukasiewicz Research Network – Poznań Institute of Technology, Poznań, Poland)01/09/2026, 14:10Field assisted sintering technology/Spark Plasma Sintering FAST/SPS3. Oral presentation
The transition of SPS from research to industry faces several challenges. Upsizing leads to temperature inhomogeneity within the sintered part. Another challenge is the enormous power required for heating. The proposed digital twin addresses these issues by optimizing the SPS tooling. The digital twin was validated by sintering 3YSZ samples at 1350 °C and then heating them to 800 °C. The die...
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Fatima Nisar (Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, Polish Academy of Sciences (IPPT PAN))01/09/2026, 14:30Field assisted sintering technology/Spark Plasma Sintering FAST/SPS3. Oral presentation
SPS is a powder consolidation process that employs electric current to generate heat (Joule effect) while simultaneously applying pressure to achieve densification. In conductive powders, as current flows through the network of particles, it can concentrate at interparticle contacts/necks due to high resistance. This may result in high current densities and local temperature increase...
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Jerzy Rojek (Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, Polish Academy of Sciences)01/09/2026, 14:50Field assisted sintering technology/Spark Plasma Sintering FAST/SPS3. Oral presentation
Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) is an advanced manufacturing technique that leverages electric current and uniaxial pressure to achieve rapid consolidation of powder materials. The efficiency of SPS stems from intrinsic multiphysics coupling, where electrical, thermal, and mechanical phenomena are dynamically interdependent. However, this also makes the system complex to understand and model,...
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Lavina Backman (Naval Research Laboratory)01/09/2026, 15:30Field assisted sintering technology/Spark Plasma Sintering FAST/SPS2. Invited speaker (by invitation only)
A processing optimization study was conducted to identify the influence of processing parameters on the chemical homogeneity, oxygen content, and ultimately, the functional properties of (MoNbTaVW)C. Processing variables tested included milling environment, precursor treatment before sintering, and sintering temperature. The ideal samples were fabricated through the following process. They...
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Guillaume Rannou (CEA Liten)01/09/2026, 16:00Field assisted sintering technology/Spark Plasma Sintering FAST/SPS3. Oral presentation
This study reflects a need for fine comprehension of liquid-phase sintering of SiC-Al2O3/Y2O3 ceramics for an acid corrosion application. Although the overall sintering and densification behaviour of silicon carbide is well known, this work aims to bring some new insight on the relationship between grain growth of SiC particles, the structure of the oxide intergranular phase (IGP), and the...
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Hyeondeok Jeong (Korea Institute of Science and Technology)01/09/2026, 16:20Field assisted sintering technology/Spark Plasma Sintering FAST/SPS3. Oral presentation
This study presents a novel approach for fabricating boron nitride nanotube (BNNT)-reinforced ZrB₂-SiC composites with enhanced fracture toughness using spark plasma sintering-reaction synthesis (SPS-RS). Unlike conventional methods employing commercially synthesized SiC powder, we utilized ZrB₂, Si, and C powders to induce in-situ SiC formation during sintering. This approach enables...
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Rahul Mitra (Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur)01/09/2026, 16:40Field assisted sintering technology/Spark Plasma Sintering FAST/SPS3. Oral presentation
The present study reports the investigation on the combined synthesis and densification of rock-salt type (ZrHfTaTi)C via carbothermal reduction and Spark Plasma Sintering. By systematic addition of metallic elements from ZrC to HfTaTiZrC , the effect of increasing chemical complexity on shrinkage behavior, microstructure, densification, and basic mechanical properties was investigated in ZrC,...
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Dr Claude ESTOURNES (CIRIMAT)02/09/2026, 09:00Field assisted sintering technology/Spark Plasma Sintering FAST/SPS2. Invited speaker (by invitation only)
In the field of materials processing, particularly in powder metallurgy, non-conventional sintering techniques such as Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) have demonstrated strong potential for addressing key challenges in the development of functional ceramics with optimized microstructures and tailored properties. Technical ceramics play a critical role in a wide range of sectors, including energy,...
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Dr Romain Trihan (Empa)02/09/2026, 09:30Field assisted sintering technology/Spark Plasma Sintering FAST/SPS3. Oral presentation
Co-sintering presents challenges when combining materials with markedly different chemical compositions and physical properties. In particular, the formation of secondary phases or discrepancies in thermal expansion may lead to failure.
Hydroxyapatite (HA) is known to provide excellent osteoconductivity and chemical affinity to bone but exhibits limited mechanical strength and may transform...
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Maria Wiśniewska (Łukasiewicz Research Network – Poznań Institute of Technology, 6 Ewarysta Estkowskiego St., 61-755 Poznań, Poland;)02/09/2026, 09:50Field assisted sintering technology/Spark Plasma Sintering FAST/SPS3. Oral presentation
The study presents a technology enabling the fabrication of ZrO₂–CNT composites for heat shield applications using the FAST/SPS method. As key components of vehicles traveling outside the Earth's atmosphere, heat shields require materials that meet strict performance criteria, particularly those related to thermal properties. The proposed methodology enabled the production of a monolithic heat...
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Mateusz Marczewski (Łukasiewicz Research Network - Poznań Institute of Technology)02/09/2026, 10:10Field assisted sintering technology/Spark Plasma Sintering FAST/SPS3. Oral presentation
The development of thin-film lithium-ion batteries represents a critical area of research for specific applications, including miniature electronics. The increased safety of these batteries can be attributed to the application of solid-state LiPON electrolytes, which serve to limit leakage risk and enable operation at elevated temperatures.
The study focuses on demonstrating the potential...
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Ms Aparna Binu Varghese (Forschungszentrum Jülich)02/09/2026, 11:20Field assisted sintering technology/Spark Plasma Sintering FAST/SPS3. Oral presentation
Robust joints between plasma facing material and the blanket structure are crucial for fusion reactors. This work studies the diffusion joining of W-11.4Cr-0.6Y-0.4Zr(also known as SMART alloy) to the structural material Eurofer steel using FAST/SPS. SMART alloys,- due to their self-passivating properties in oxidizing environments - are promising candidates for reactor walls and they are...
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Oliver Diehl (Fraunhofer Research Institution for Materials Recycling and Resource Strategies IWKS)02/09/2026, 11:40Field assisted sintering technology/Spark Plasma Sintering FAST/SPS3. Oral presentation
High-performance rare earth based permanent magnets such as NdFeB and low-performance ferrite magnets currently dominate industrial applications. However, the development of hard magnetic materials free from critical raw elements while maintaining superior magnetic performance remains a key challenge.
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The widely established route for producing NdFeB-type magnets is the liquid phase sintering... -
Jakub Wiśniewski (Łukasiewicz Research Network - Poznań Institute of Technology, 6 Ewarysta Estkowskiego St., 61-755 Poznań, Poland)02/09/2026, 12:00Field assisted sintering technology/Spark Plasma Sintering FAST/SPS3. Oral presentation
Layered ternary carbides and nitrides, known as MAX phases, have attracted considerable attention due to their unique combination of ceramic and metallic properties. Among available fabrication methods, FAST/SPS sintering is a cost-effective and time-efficient approach that enables effective control of phase composition through rapid heating and cooling cycles. However, scaling up the FAST/SPS...
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Prof. Lucyna Jaworska (AGH University of Krakow, Faculty of Metals Engineering & Industrial Computer Science), Dr Joanna Kowalska (AGH University of Krakow, Faculty of Metals Engineering & Industrial Computer Science), Dr Dorota Tyrała (AGH University of Krakow, Faculty of Metals Engineering & Industrial Computer Science)03/09/2026, 09:30Field assisted sintering technology/Spark Plasma Sintering FAST/SPS3. Oral presentation
Commercial Zr–xTi powders are unavailable because zirconium alloys are difficult to synthesize due to high reactivity and ignition risk. High-zirconium Zr–xTi biomaterials have received limited attention, and the optimal Zr/Ti ratio for medical use is still unclear. Zirconium and titanium show infinite solid-state solubility; however, most research powders are produced by mechanical alloying...
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Ms Hanen Ammari (Laboratory of Inorganic Chemistry, LR 17-ES-07, University of Sfax, B.P. 1171, Sfax 3018, Tunisia; Université Bourgogne Europe, CNRS, Laboratoire Interdisciplinaire Carnot de Bourgogne—ICB UMR 6303, BP 47870, F-21078 Dijon, France)03/09/2026, 09:50Field assisted sintering technology/Spark Plasma Sintering FAST/SPS3. Oral presentation
This study investigates the combined effects of high-energy ball milling under air and spark plasma sintering (SPS) parameters (Temperature, pressure) on the microstructure, mechanical, and tribological properties of pure aluminium and aluminium metal matrix composites (MMC-Al) reinforced with 10 wt.% (SiC, TiO2), consolidated at T = 550°C to 625°C and p = 50 to 100 MPa. Microstructural and...
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Mr H. Alkisaei (Delft University of Technology)03/09/2026, 10:10Field assisted sintering technology/Spark Plasma Sintering FAST/SPS3. Oral presentation
Municipal solid waste incineration generates large volumes of residues such as sewage sludge ash, which remain largely underutilised despite their mineral-rich composition. This work explores spark plasma sintering (SPS) as a rapid, energy-efficient method to transform incineration residues into load-bearing construction materials for structural applications. Sludge powders are solidified...
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Khalil Chaaban (Université de Bourgogne Europe)03/09/2026, 10:50Field assisted sintering technology/Spark Plasma Sintering FAST/SPS3. Oral presentation
TiAl alloys are used in aerospace industry thanks to their low density and good mechanical properties. These alloys can be produced by metal casting and powder metallurgy. This second technic is particularly interesting as it ensures good chemical and microstructural homogeneity. Thus, densification of TiAl powder by spark plasma sintering (SPS) is a very promising process for industrial...
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Ian M. Reaney (School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering University of Sheffield Sheffield, UK)Field assisted sintering technology/Spark Plasma Sintering FAST/SPS3. Oral presentation
A novel cold assisted sintering process using a combination of functionalised boehmite and −alumina particles is demonstrated. Functionalised boehmite and -alumina composites were initially densified using a cold sintering process at <300 C followed by heat-treatment at 1400-1450 oC (~200-300 C lower than conventionally sintered -alumina). Highest relative densities (98%) were achieved...
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Prof. Ke Ren (Beijing Institute of Technology)Field assisted sintering technology/Spark Plasma Sintering FAST/SPS2. Invited speaker (by invitation only)
This study reports the successful fabrication of bulk nanocrystalline 3 mol% yttria-stabilized zirconia (3YSZ) from 60 nm powder, achieving a uniform grain size of 65 ± 20 nm via high-pressure-assisted spark plasma sintering (HP-SPS) at 1200 °C under 150 MPa. The densification mechanisms involve grain rotation, rearrangement, and plastic deformation driven by the synergistic effects of high...
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