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Ilhan Esmail
Dec 21, 20242 min read
A new 3D printing infill pattern - woven infill
One of the biggest challenges in 3D printing today is the issue of orthogonal part properties—essentially, parts are much weaker in the...

Ilhan Esmail
Apr 3, 20222 min read
Using Deep Learning to Engineer Tougher Ceramics
Convolutional Neural Networks are fascinating, especially in their materials engineering applications. I spent the 6 months (from Januray...

Ilhan Esmail
Oct 1, 20202 min read
Smart Morphing Materials - Nanocomposites
A few notable problems with mechanical actuators include the tendency of systems to overheat, move in constrained/stiff axis and minimum...

Ilhan Esmail
Jul 12, 20202 min read
Borrowing Toughness from Nature: Nacre
If you haven't heard of nacre or mother of pearl before, it might sound like a stretch when I say this natural material may solve one of...

Ilhan Esmail
Jul 12, 20202 min read
Residual Stress in Additive Manufacturing
During my third year at McGill University, I was fortunate enough to be accepted into the SURE program. With a research grant by NSERC...
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