Charles Manière, CNRS researcher, is awarded the CNRS bronze medal!

Charles Manière is recognized for his work in sintering and 3D printing.

Charles Manière develops high-performance ceramic parts with potentially highly complex shapes. To achieve this, he combines additive manufacturing and ultrafast densification approaches using advanced sintering techniques. These skills are complemented by more fundamental work on a detailed understanding of the sintering process, which the researcher explores through modeling.

“The core of my specialty is sintering modeling.”

Charles Manière, CNRS Researcher at CRISMAT

Charles Manière became interested in sintering during his thesis, obtained in Toulouse in 2015 between the CIRIMAT 1 and CEMES 2 laboratories, and then further developed this interest during a postdoctoral fellowship at San Diego State University in the United States. Following his postdoctoral fellowship in 2018, he was recruited by the CNRS. He is the co-author of over eighty articles, half of which were published as corresponding author, with a total of over 1,500 citations. He is the recipient of six projects, including an ANR JCJC grant, and has applied for an ERC Consolidator Grant.

Charles Manière is the author of seven patents, the first of which was developed during his thesis and acquired by the company Norimat. These patents provide a concrete solution for the manufacturing of complex shapes by sintering under load, particularly through hybridization with 3D printing.

“Starting with the powder formulation, I want to obtain the best properties by mastering the printing and sintering methods.”

Charles Manière, CNRS Researcher at CRISMAT

The young scientist also oversaw the installation of a ceramic additive manufacturing platform for his laboratory, with equipment combining high resolution and high printing speeds. “It’s a great pride to receive this medal.” It symbolizes not only personal recognition, but above all the fruit of collective work, carried out by a committed team that accompanied me throughout this scientific adventure. It is a great source of motivation for the future.”