Spark Plasma Sintering (or Field Assisted Sintering Technique) is an efficient powder densification technique. It is used to sinter a wide variety of materials (ceramics, metals, alloys, composites, etc.). Compared to conventional processes, it allows to reduce by 10 the production time while enhancing material performances. The conference will be split in two sections.

3D COMPLEX SHAPES:
Norimat made an important industrial breakthrough by developing a unique and easy process which enables the consolidation of 3D complex shapes by SPS. It allows to fully densify (porosity <1%) green parts made from additive manufacturing just after printing in only one step and less than 1h of thermal treatment.

ENGEMINI: 1st modeling software for FAST/SPS
A software suite dedicated to the FAST/SPS process has been develop ed to help the users with all aspects of SPS, from R&D (Digital Twin) to production monitoring (Statistical Process Control).