ROBOZE and the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI) have entered a research and development initiative with the aim of advancing the development of high-performance materials.
Working with SUPSI's Institute of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Technology (MEMTi), ROBOZE will focus its efforts on such materials as Carbon–Carbon (C–C) and Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC).
The two organisations believe their respective expertise in advanced additive manufacturing and thermal conversion processes, materials science, and material characterisation could enable a new generation of high-performance components designed to operate in extreme environments.
Carbon–Carbon and CMC are said to be known for their exceptional resistance to ultra-high temperatures, thermal shock, and aggressive operating conditions, making them suitable for advanced aerospace, energy, and high-temperature industrial applications. Potential applications under evaluation include hypersonic systems and next-generation nuclear fusion technologies.
“This collaboration represents a key milestone in expanding the application boundaries of additive manufacturing,” said Simone Cuscito, Chief R&D and Product Officer at ROBOZE. “By combining our expertise in high-performance production technologies with SUPSI’s advanced thermal conversion capabilities, we are enabling a new generation of additively manufactured C–C and CMC materials capable of performing in extreme conditions, from ultra-high temperatures to highly demanding industrial environments.”
“The work with ROBOZE allows us to bridge advanced material science with state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies. Together, we are creating new opportunities to engineer Carbon–Carbon and CMC materials with tailored properties, opening the door to applications where performance, reliability, and resistance to extreme conditions are critical,” added Prof. Alberto Ortona, Head of the Hybrid Materials Laboratory at SUPSI.
Through this initiative, ROBOZE and SUPSI aim to advance research at the intersection of additive manufacturing and high-performance materials, contributing to the development of next-generation solutions for industries operating in demanding environments. The project will also focus on integrating additive manufacturing with advanced material transformation techniques, with the goal of improving design flexibility, material performance, and development timelines.
