TOMMASO MANCIA

I am Tommaso Mancia, currently a researcher at eCampus University. I was born and raised in Ancona, where I still reside, and completed both my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering at the Polytechnic University of the Marche. I also earned a PhD in Industrial Engineering from the same institution with a thesis on optimizing process parameters in metal additive manufacturing. I have published over 40 scientific articles and collaborate with institutions and companies to develop innovative solutions in the field of advanced manufacturing.

I carry out research in the scientific field of Technologies and Manufacturing Systems, with a particular focus on additive manufacturing processes, composite materials, and the environmental impacts of production processes. Specifically, the research has concentrated on additive technologies for metallic alloys, composite, and polymeric materials, mainly related to Material Extrusion and Stereolithography technologies, exploring the effect of process parameters on the mechanical properties of the manufactured parts. Research has also been conducted on the use of innovative techniques such as Robotic Automated Fiber Placement and ultrasonic welding for composite parts. My research also includes the environmental impact analysis of production processes through Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Life Cycle Costing (LCC), with a focus on the use of waste materials and energy efficiency in additive manufacturing and composite processes.

Email: tommaso.mancia@uniecampus.it

Main publications:

  1. A. Forcellese, T. Mancia, M. Simoncini, Tensile behavior and formability of pre‐painted steel sheets, Metals (Basel) 10 (2020). https://doi.org/10.3390/met10010053.
  2. V. Di Pompeo, A. Forcellese, T. Mancia, M. Simoncini, A. Vita, Effect of Geometric Parameters and Moisture Content on the Mechanical Performances of 3D-Printed Isogrid Structures in Short Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polyamide, J Mater Eng Perform 30 (2021) 5100–5107. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11665-021-05659-7.
  3. A. Forcellese, T. Mancia, A.C. Russo, M. Simoncini, A. Vita, Robotic automated fiber placement of carbon fiber towpregs, Materials and Manufacturing Processes 37 (2022) 539–547. https://doi.org/10.1080/10426914.2021.1885706.
  4. P. Forcellese, T. Mancia, M. Simoncini, T. Bellezze, Investigation on Corrosion Resistance Properties of 17-4 PH Bound Metal Deposition As-Sintered Specimens with Different Build-Up Orientations, Metals (Basel) 12 (2022). https://doi.org/10.3390/met12040588.
  5. I. Bianchi, A. Forcellese, T. Mancia, M. Simoncini, A. Vita, Process parameters effect on environmental sustainability of composites FFF technology, Materials and Manufacturing Processes 37 (2022) 591–601. https://doi.org/10.1080/10426914.2022.2049300.
  6. I. Bianchi, T. Mancia, C. Mignanelli, M. Simoncini, Effect of nozzle wear on mechanical properties of 3D printed carbon fiber-reinforced polymer parts by material extrusion, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-024-13035-7.
  7. F. Rubino, H. Parmar, T. Mancia, P. Carlone, Ultrasonic welding of glass reinforced epoxy composites using thermoplastic hybrid interlayers, Compos Struct 314 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2023.116980.
  8. I. Bianchi, A. Forcellese, T. Mancia, M. Simoncini, Tensile properties and sustainability assessment of vat photopolymerization 3D printed components with recovered plastic filler, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 129 (2023) 2171–2182. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-023-12412-y.
  9. M. Andreozzi, I. Bianchi, S. Gentili, T. Mancia, M. Simoncini, Effect of Fabric Areal Weight on the Mechanical Properties of Composite Laminates in Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced Polymers, Journal of Composites Science 7 (2023). https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs7090351.
  10. T. Mancia, P. Forcellese, T. Bellezze, M. Simoncini, Effect of build-up orientation angle and printing speed on mechanical properties and micro- and macro-defect formation in 17-4 PH stainless steel components manufactured by Bound Metal Deposition, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 132 (2024) 4285–4295. https://doi.org/10.1007/S00170-024-13628-2.
  11. I. Bianchi, T. Mancia, C. Mignanelli, M. Simoncini, Effect of nozzle wear on mechanical properties of 3D printed carbon fiber-reinforced polymer parts by material extrusion, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 130 (2024) 4699–4712. https://doi.org/10.1007/S00170-024-13035-7.
  12. I. Bianchi, A. Forcellese, P. Forcellese, T. Mancia, C. Mignanelli, M. Simoncini, T. Verdini, Effect of Printing Orientation Angle and Heat Treatment on the Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of Binder-Jetting-Printed Parts in 17-4 PH Stainless Steel, Metals (Basel) 14 (2024). https://doi.org/10.3390/MET14111220.
  13. M. Andreozzi, I. Bianchi, T. Mancia, M. Simoncini, Investigation on the mechanical and environmental behaviour of 3D-printed molds for manufacturing of CFRP components, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/S00170-024-14778-Z.
  14. I. Bianchi, A. Forcellese, T. Mancia, C. Mignanelli, M. Simoncini, T. Verdini, Effect of Heat-Shrinkable Tape Application on the Mechanical Performance of CFRP Components Obtained by a Filament Winding Process, Journal of Composites Science 8 (2024). https://doi.org/10.3390/JCS8120535.