BEL Inc. (Headquarters: Sakai, Osaka, Japan; President: Hideyuki Kanematsu) is pleased to report on its recent research presentations delivered at the Materials Science & Technology Conference (MS&T 2025) held in Columbus, Ohio, USA, from September 28 to October 1, 2025, and at the Materials Science Seminar at Wright State University on October 2, 2025.
The presentations highlighted the application of powder and fluid simulation technologies to materials processing, based on the Discrete Element Method (DEM) software developed by Prometech Software Inc.. These simulation studies explored powder behavior in ceramic additive manufacturing, powder metallurgy, and metal 3D printing, revealing new insights into powder packing, layer formation, and sintering processes. The results demonstrated the potential of powder simulation to improve process uniformity, optimize design parameters, and enhance material performance, thereby deepening understanding of complex manufacturing phenomena.
Each presentation received strong interest from participants, prompting lively discussions among university researchers and industry professionals from the U.S. and other countries. BEL remains committed to advancing the integration of Digital Twin technology with materials science, aiming to open new pathways for research innovation and social implementation in advanced materials engineering.
List of Presentations
Powder Behavior Simulation for Ceramic Additive Manufacturing: Enhancing Process Understanding and Material Performance
MS&T 2025 (1st October 2025)
Hideyuki Kanematsu, Masahiko Kuwabara, Jeremy Knopp, Tadaomi Fujieda, Takayoshi Nakano
Powder Behavior Simulation for Ceramic Additive Manufacturing: Enhancing Process Understanding and Material Performance
MS&T 2025 (1st October 2025)
Hideyuki Kanematsu, Masahiko Kuwabara, Jeremy Knopp, Tadaomi Fujieda, Takayoshi Nakano
Simulation of powder behavior aimed at improving processability and flowability in metal 3D printing
MS&T 2025 (1st October 2025)
Hideyuki Kanematsu, Masahiko Kuwabara, Jeremy Knopp, Tadaomi Fujieda, Takayoshi Nakano
Powder Behavior Simulation for Ceramic Additive Manufacturing: Enhancing Process Understanding and Material Performance
MS&T 2025 (29th September 2025)
Hidekazu Miura, Hideyuki Kanematsu, Risa Kawai, Takayoshi Nakano
Dual Effect of Burst-Type Alternating Electromagnetic Fields on Bacterial Proliferation and Biofilm Suppression at Low Cell Concentration
Invited Lecture at Wright State University, Oct 2, 2025
Hideyuki Kanematsu, Masahiko Kuwabara, Jeremy Knopp, Tadaomi Fujieda, Takayoshi Nakano
Applications of Powder Simulation Software to Materials Processing