Hybrid Event

From Lab to Industry

Advanced Tools for Enabling Bio-Based Manufacturing

19 May 2026
09:00 - 16:30 CET

at AIMEN Centro de Aplicaciones Láser,
Porriño, Pontevedra (Spain)

About

The AMBIANCE Training Program is designed to bridge the gap between research on bio-based materials and real-world industrial application, equipping participants with the tools and methodologies needed for the green industry of the future.

Participants will gain both theoretical foundations and hands-on experience in key processes and methodologies, such as large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM), non-destructive testing (NDT), Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and physics-based simulation models, covering the entire lifecycle of the sustainable materials.

Delivered by leading European research partners, the program pairs solid theoretical foundations with hands-on demonstrations, giving participants the knowledge and practical skills to drive real impact.

Free upon registration until April 30th.

The connection link for online participants will be sent a few days before the event.

Coffee break and lunch will be provided to in person participants.

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Agenda

Online and In-Person
09:00 – 09:30

Welcome & Registration

09:30 – 09:45

AMBIANCE Project Overview

An introduction to AMBIANCE's mission: developing novel bio-based products for urban outdoor applications through innovative characterisation, digital technologies, and a circular approach — targeting sports facilities, outdoor furniture, construction bricks and decorative panels.

09:45 – 10:45
Module 1

Physically Based Simulation Models & ROMs of Manufacturing Processes

This session introduces physics-based modelling as a powerful approach to better understand complex manufacturing processes. It presents the fundamentals and the multi-physics simulation models developed within AMBIANCE, along with Reduced Order Modelling (ROM) techniques to transform complex simulations into efficient and deployable tools. The session also discusses potential integration into Digital Twin environments and concludes with reflections on industrial applications and scalability.

10:45 – 11:45
Module 2

LCA of Bio-Based Materials for 3D Printing and Other Applications

This session explores the environmental assessment challenges and opportunities of bio-based materials. It compares bio-based and conventional solutions, addressing key LCA methodological issues such as biogenic carbon, end-of-life modelling and data gaps. The tailored LCA approach developed within AMBIANCE — including the customisation of the GRETA tool — will be presented, followed by a practical demonstration on a 3D-printed component. The session provides a practical perspective on integrating sustainability into material development.

11:45 – 12:15

Coffee Break

12:15 – 13:15
Module 3

NDT for Bio-Based Materials – Smart Testing for a Greener Future

This session explores the role of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) in enabling safer and more sustainable manufacturing. It introduces the fundamentals of NDT and its importance, presents commonly used sensing technologies alongside RECENDT-specific solutions, and discusses applications in material characterisation, quality control and process optimisation. Through practical examples, the session highlights how advanced sensing technologies contribute to safety enhancement, waste reduction and more circular production systems.

13:15 – 14:15
Module 4

Evaluating Sustainable Materials for Additive Manufacturing

This session highlights the potential of large-format 3D printing as a scalable manufacturing solution for bio-based materials, from bio-polymers to alternative cements. It provides an overview of materials suitable for large-scale additive manufacturing, discusses hardware requirements, monitoring and process control strategies, and examines material–process interactions such as rheology, thermal behaviour, warping and interlayer adhesion. Through case studies and industrial examples, the session addresses current challenges and future research directions, bridging laboratory-scale research with industrial-scale deployment.

14:15 – 15:15

Closing Remarks & Lunch

15:15 – 16:30

Visit to AIMEN Facilities

For in-person participants only. A technical tour of the AIMEN Centro de Aplicaciones Láser in Porriño, Pontevedra.