Professor Kristoffer Almdal at DTU Chemistry has been awarded a grant of DKK 6,187,844 by the Independent Research Fund Denmark, Technology and Production, for the ToMaTo project. The project aims at developing new methods for manufacturing complex 3D products - across multiple scales and levels of detail - using advanced imaging technologies.
ToMaTo seeks to revolutionize 3D printing by introducing a novel approach to volumetric manufacturing, inspired by the intricate structures found in nature. Instead of building objects layer by layer, as in traditional 3D printing, the project employs tomographic volumetric printing, where entire objects are created in one go—reversing the process used in CT scanning. By combining light from multiple angles and utilizing advanced illumination techniques, the method achieves unprecedented precision and enables the production of larger, more complex objects.
The aim is to make it possible to fabricate structures that match the fine details of natural forms, such as custom-designed medical implants, highly detailed artworks, or tailor-made construction materials. With expertise in 3D printing, photochemistry, and polymer science, ToMaTo is poised to become a leading force in the development of next-generation manufacturing technologies.
Read the announcement from the Independent Research Fund Denmark here.