CMASLab-ETH Zurich

After years of research & collaboration, the CMASLab-ETH Zurich account is closing as Paolo Ermanni steps into retirement. We’re grateful to students and collaborators for their incredible contributions and partnerships. Stay connected and keep pushing the boundaries of knowledge!

Congratulations Mary Jialu Chen on successfully defending your #doctoral #thesis, titled "Materials and Processes for Novel Composite Cardiovascular Implants". We wish you all the best and good #success in the future. Paolo Ermanni Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering (D-MAVT), ETH Zurich

Congratulations Caroline Smid on successfully defending your #doctoral #thesis, titled "Leaflet designs for polymeric heart valves: Numerical analysis and Experimental validation". We wish you all the best and a good #success in the future. Paolo Ermanni Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering (D-MAVT), ETH Zurich

Congratulations Oliver Vetterli on successfully defending your #doctoral #thesis, titled "Circular and Sustainable Processing Route for PET-Fibre Composites". We wish you all the best and good #success in the future. Paolo Ermanni Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering (D-MAVT), ETH Zurich

I would like to thank Prof. Paolo Ermanni  for the opportunity to share my research work with the members or the CMASLab-ETH Zurich and Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering (D-MAVT), ETH Zurich members last week. It was a pleasure to meet you all again.  PC: Martina Rizzoli! 

📢Publication Alert📢 The article, "Manufacturing studies of a polymeric/composite heart valve prosthesis" by Mary Jialu Chen, Georgios Pappas, Caroline Smid, Cesarovic Nikola, Volkmar Falk, Paolo Ermanni is now available at Polymer Composites. In this article, a manufacturing processes for PEEK-based heart valve implants was developed, demonstrating a proof of concept for thermoforming of semi-crystalline PEEK leaflets. The effect of processing temperature on valve mechanical properties was also studied. New heart valve designs are enabled using autoclave processing and vacuum forming. #heartvalve #manufacturing The full article can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eVDPQQDV

We look forward to Paolo Ermanni’s engaging farewell lecture tomorrow! The event starts at 17.15 in the Audi Max, HG F 30. No registration required. https://lnkd.in/dKx5Xjum   For more information, see his interview, in which he reflects on 26 years dedicated to supporting students and advancing material innovation: https://lnkd.in/e8bCXV2y

📢Publication Alert📢 The article, "A parametric study on pulse duplicator design and valve hemodynamics" by Caroline Smid, Georgios Pappas, Volkmar Falk, Paolo Ermanni, Cesarovic Nikola is available at Artificial Organs. In this article, a robust, versatile pulse duplicator was developed, able to efficiently emulate physiologic and pathologic aortic valve conditions, for various prosthesis types. The performed parametric study exposed the significance of individual pulse duplicator features on valves’ responsiveness; for instance, high compliance is indispensable. Furthermore, literature-based, piston-pump pulse duplicator was found inadequate to replicate physiologic conditions. The full article (open-access) can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gipUJtij #aortic #bioprosthetic #valve #hemodynamic #polymer #PulseDuplicator #ValveCharacterization

🎓 Paolo Ermanni reflects on his 26 fulfilling years at ETH Zürich. From student to professor, his journey has been defined by a commitment to research, innovation, and teaching. Now, as he embarks on a new journey, he remains dedicated in advancing the field of sustainable composite materials. All are welcome to join for his farewell lecture, “Lightness!”, next Tuesday, May 14th, 17:15 hrs at Audi Max (HG F 30), #ETH Zentrum. #Research #Innovation #Education

📢Publication Alert📢 "Tuning the Properties of Multi-Stable Structures Post-Fabrication Via the Two-Way Shape Memory Polymer Effect", by Giada Risso, Max Kudisch, Paolo Ermanni, Chiara Daraio. In this work, both one-way and two-way #shape memory effects under bi-axial strain conditions are leveraged. As a result, multi-stable #structures can re-program their #3D shape, bear #loads, and self-actuate.  Interested to know more?👉 https://lnkd.in/eT9xKpnP #composites