Magnetoelectric 3D printing technology
The revolution of actuatable composites
What is the the EVA Project about?
The EVA project puts forward a radically new 3D printing technology that will revolutionize the nature of composites, transforming them from passive elements to responsive systems that can be instructed to execute tasks – on command.
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A technology that can program the mechanical, magnetic and electrical anisotropy of 3D printed structures in any direction, to fabricate systems that can be wirelessly actuated to elicit variable electrical responses during operation.
Regulation of cellular functions by exogenous and non-invasive approaches can revolutionize tissue engineering.
The technology of EVA will allow many biotechnological applications for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine such as
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The development of bio-degradable scaffolds to stimulate growth and differentiation of stem cells.​​
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The alarmingly high levels of micropollutants such as pesticides, herbicides, pharmaceuticals and chemical agents entering our surface and groundwater ecosystems are a major societal challenge. These substances are biologically active and adversely affect aquatic and human life, even at very low concentrations.
Currently, >14,000 deaths are caused daily by waterborne diseases while 4 billion people
have little to no access to clean water.
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The EVA project will develop the tools to tackle the wastewater treatment problem, with high efficiency catalytic membrane to free wastewaters from persistent micropolutants.​
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The control over the properties and active functionalities of the printed systems will offer great advantages in multiple applications such as biotechnology, wastewater treatment, next-generation robotics, security and future data-storage technologies.
The EVA technology will develop a new generation of multifunctional actuatable composites that can be printed and leveraged to develop radically new applications impacting multiple sectors of the economy.
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Who will benefit from EVA?
