Publications

Since joining the Faculty in the Department of Plastics Engineering at UML in Fall 2018, Dr. Masato has published 19 papers in peer-reviewed journals, 14 reviewed conference papers, 17 conference abstracts, 1 patent application, and was invited for 11 talks. Dr. Masato h-index (Google Scholar) is currently 14. [Last Updated: 12/2022].

JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

2022

Gao, P., Masato, D., Kundu, A., & Coulter, J. P. (2022). An Investigation on the Efficacy of Orotic Acid as a Bio-Nucleating Agent for Poly-Lactic Acid under Quiescent Condition and Injection Molding. Micromachines, 13(12), 2186.

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Piccolo, L., Wang, Z., Lucchetta, G., Shen, M., & Masato, D. (2022). Ultrafast laser texturing of stainless steel in water and air environment. Lasers in Manufacturing and Materials Processing, 9(3), 434-453.

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Masato, D., Piccolo, L., Lucchetta, G., & Sorgato, M. (2022). Texturing Technologies for Plastics Injection Molding: A Review. Micromachines, 13(8), 1211.

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Krantz, J., Caiado, A., Piccolo, L., Gao, P., Sorgato, M., Lucchetta, G., & Masato, D. (2022). Dynamic wetting characteristics of submicron‐structured injection molded parts. Polymer Engineering & Science, 62(7), 2093-2101.

2022*

Masato, D., & Lucchetta, G. (2022). Advances in Micro and Nano Manufacturing: Process Modeling and Applications.

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Ullrich, F., Singh, S. P. V., McDonald, S., Krueger, A., Vera‐Sorroche, J., Amirkhizi, A., & Masato, D. (2022). Effect of strain rate on the mechanical properties of polycarbonate processed by compression and injection molding. Polymer Engineering & Science, 62(1), 174-184.

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Kazmer, D. O., Masato, D., Piccolo, L., Puleo, K., Krantz, J., Venoor, V., Austin Colon, Justin Limkaichong, Neil Dewar, Denis Babin, Cheryl Sayer, C. (2021). Multivariate Modeling of Mechanical Properties for Hot Runner Molded Bioplastics and a Recycled Polypropylene Blend. Sustainability (I.F.: 3.251; Q2), 13(14), 8102.

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Piccolo, L., Puleo, K., Sorgato, M., Lucchetta, G., & Masato, D. (2021). Modeling the replication of submicron-structured surfaces by micro injection molding. Materials & Design (I.F.: 7.991; Q1), 198, 109272.

2021

Masato, D., Sorgato, M., & Lucchetta, G. (2021). A new approach to the evaluation of ejection friction in micro injection molding. Journal of Manufacturing Processes (I.F.: 5.010; Q1), 62, 28-36.

2021*

Masato, D., & Johnston, S. (2021). Project-Based Teaching of a Manufacturing Class During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Journal of Micro and Nano-Manufacturing (I.F.: 1.818; Q2).

2020

Sorgato, M., Zanini, F., Masato, D., & Lucchetta, G. (2020). Submicron laser‐textured vents for self‐cleaning injection molds. Journal of Applied Polymer Science (I.F.: 3.125; Q2), 137(42), 49280.

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Dempsey, D., McDonald, S., Masato, D., & Barry, C. (2020). Characterization of Stereolithography Printed Soft Tooling for Micro Injection Molding. Micromachines (I.F.: 2.891, Q2), 11(9), 819.

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Sorgato, M., Masato, D., Piccolo, L., & Lucchetta, G. (2020). Plastic intensity reduction using thermally insulating coatings for injection molds. CIRP Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology (I.F.: 3.602; Q1), 30, 79-86.

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Orazi, L., Sorgato, M., Piccolo, L., Masato, D., & Lucchetta, G. (2020). Generation and characterization of Laser Induced Periodic Surface Structures on plastic injection molds. Lasers in Manufacturing and Materials Processing (I.F.: 1.673; Q2), 7(2), 207-221.

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Loaldi, D., Piccolo, L., Brown, E., Tosello, G., Shemelya, C., & Masato, D. (2020). Hybrid process chain for the integration of direct ink writing and polymer injection molding. Micromachines (I.F.: 2.891, Q2), 11(5), 509.

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Piccolo, L., Sorgato, M., Batal, A., Dimov, S., Lucchetta, G., & Masato, D. (2020). Functionalization of plastic parts by replication of variable pitch laser-induced periodic surface structures. Micromachines (I.F.: 2.891, Q2), 11(4), 429.

2019

Masato, D., Sorgato, M., Batal, A., Dimov, S., & Lucchetta, G. (2019). `Thin‐wall injection molding of polypropylene using molds with different laser‐induced periodic surface structures.` Polymer Engineering & Science (I.F.: 2.428; Q2), 59(9), 1889-1896.

2019

Masato, D., Babenko, M., Shriky, B., Gough, T., Lucchetta, G., & Whiteside, B. (2018). `Comparison of crystallization characteristics and mechanical properties of polypropylene processed by ultrasound and conventional micro-injection molding.` The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology (I.F.: 3.226; Q1), 99(1-4), 113-125.

2018

Sorgato, M., Masato, D., Lucchetta, G., & Orazi, L. (2018). `Effect of different laser-induced periodic surface structures on polymer slip in PET injection moulding.` CIRP Annals (I.F.: 3.916; Q1), 67(1), 575-578.

2018

Masato, D., Sorgato, M., Babenko, M., Whiteside, B., & Lucchetta, G. (2018). `Thin-wall injection molding of polystyrene parts with coated and uncoated cavities`. Materials & Design (I.F.: 7.991; Q1), 141, 286-295.

2018

Lucchetta, G., Masato, D., & Sorgato, M. (2018). `Optimization of mold thermal control for minimum energy consumption in injection molding of polypropylene parts`. (I.F.: 9.297; Q1), 182, 217-226.

2018

Sorgato, M., Masato, D., & Lucchetta, G. (2018). `Tribological effects of mold surface coatings during ejection in micro injection molding`. Journal of Manufacturing Processes (I.F.: 5.010; Q1), 36, 51-59.

2018

Masato, D., Sorgato, M., & Lucchetta, G. (2018). `Effect of ultrasound vibration on the ejection friction in microinjection molding`. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology (I.F.: 3.226; Q1), 1-14.

2017

Sorgato M., Masato D., Lucchetta G., (2017). ‘Effect of vacuum venting and mold wettability on the replication of micro-structured surfaces,’ Microsystem Technologies (I.F.: 1.513; Q3), 23:7, pp. 2543-2552.

2017

Masato D., Sorgato M., Parenti P., Annoni M., Lucchetta G., (2017). ‘Impact of deep cores surface topography generated by micro milling on the demolding force in micro injection molding,’ Journal of Materials Processing Technology (I.F.: 5.551; Q1), 246, pp.211-223.

2017

Masato D., Sorgato M., Lucchetta G., (2017). ‘Characterization of the micro-injection compression molding process for the replication of high aspect ratio micro-structured surfaces,’ Microsystem Technologies (I.F.: 1.513; Q3), 23:8, pp. 3661-3670.

2017

Parenti P., Masato D., Sorgato M., Lucchetta G., Annoni M., (2017). ‘Surface footprint in molds micromilling and effect on part demoldability in micro injection molding,’ Journal of Manufacturing Processes (I.F.: 5.010; Q1), 29, 160-174.

2017

Sorgato, M., Masato, D., & Lucchetta, G. (2017). `Effects of machined cavity texture on ejection force in micro injection molding`. Precision Engineering (I.F.: 3.156; Q1), 50, 440-448.

2017

Masato, D., Rathore, J., Sorgato, M., Carmignato, S., Lucchetta, G., (2017). ‘Analysis of the shrinkage of injection-molded fiber-reinforced thin-wall parts,’ Materials & Design (I.F.: 7.991; Q1), 132, pp. 496-504.

2017

Masato, D., Sorgato, M., & Lucchetta, G. (2017). `Prototyping and modeling of the centrifugal casting process for paraffin waxes`. Materials and Manufacturing Processes` (I.F.: 4.616; Q1), 32(16), 1823-1830.

2016

Lucchetta G., Masato D., Sorgato M., Crema L., Savio E., (2016). ‘Effect of different mould coatings on polymer filling flow in thin-wall injection moulding,’ CIRP Annals Manufacturing Technology (I.F.: 3.916; Q1), 65:1, pp. 537-540.

2016

Masato D., Sorgato M., Lucchetta G., (2016). ‘Analysis of the influence of part thickness on the replication of micro-structured surfaces by injection molding,’ Materials & Design (I.F.: 7.991; Q1), 95, pp. 219-224.

BOOK CHAPTERS

2018

Lucchetta G., Sorgato M., Masato D., `Vacuum-Assisted Micro Injection Molding` Chapter 8 of Micro Injection Molding, ed. Tosello G., publ. Hanser, ISBN: 978-1-56990-653-8, 2018

REVIEWED CONFERENCE PAPERS

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`Pressure-controlled injection molding of recycled polyolefins`, Joshua Krantz*, Peng Gao, Zarek Nieduzak, Elizabeth Kazmer, Olvia Ferki, Margaret Sobkowicz-Klein, Davide Masato – SPE ANTEC – Charlotte, NC, June 14-16, 2022.

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`Transparent layered composite for protective eyewear applications`, Sean McDonald*, Fabian Ullrich, Davide Masato, Alexandred Krueger, Shailendra P.V. Singh, Alireza Amirkhizi – Annual Technical Conference – ANTEC, Conference Proceedings 2021-May

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`Wetting characteristics of microstructures on injection molded parts`, Joshua Krantz*, Davide Masato, Ashley Caiado, Leonardo Piccolo, Marco Sorgato, Giovanni Lucchetta – Annual Technical Conference – ANTEC, Conference Proceedings 2021-May

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`Multi-scale modeling of the replication of submicron-structures by micro injection molding`, Leonardo Piccolo*, Giovanni Lucchetta, Marco Sorgato, Davide Masato – Annual Technical Conference – ANTEC, Conference Proceedings 2021-May

2021*

`Characterization of in-mold shrinkage using a multi-variate sensor`, Davide Masato*, David Kazmer, Rahul Panchal – Annual Technical Conference – ANTEC, Conference Proceedings 2021-May

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`Numerical investigation on the effect of heat transfer coefficient in injection molding`, Anshal Jilka*, Leonardo Piccolo, Davide Masato – Annual Technical Conference – ANTEC, Conference Proceedings 2021-May

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`Effect of strain rate and thermal history on the mechanical properties of polycarbonate`, Sean McDonald, Fabian Ullrich*, Davide Masato, Javier Vera-Sorroche, Alexandred Krueger, Shailendra P.V. Singh, Alireza Amirkhizi, David Phelps – Annual Technical Conference – ANTEC, Conference Proceedings 2021-May

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`Novel Process Chain for the Integration of Printed Electronics with Micro-Injection Molded Parts`, Joshua Krantz*, Paul Falvo, Davide Masato, Dario Loaldi, Guido Tosello, Katherine Berry, Corey Shemelya – World Congress on Micro and Nano Manufacturing 2021-September

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`Submicron texturing of injection molds using femtosecond laser`, Piccolo L.*, Sorgato M., Lucchetta G., Masato D. – ANTEC 2020 The Virtual Edition (May 2020)

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`Hot runner molding of bioplastics and recyclates`, Masato D.*, Kazmer D., Piccolo L., Puleo K., Krantz J., Venoor V., Colon A., Limkaichong J., Dewar N., Babin D., Sayer C. – ANTEC 2020 The Virtual Edition (May 2020)

2019*,vs

Analysis of the Replication of Sub-Micrometer Laser Textures on Injection Molded Parts – Piccolo L.*, Sorgato M., Masato D., Batal A., Dimov S., Lucchetta G. – Aitem Conference (Sept. 2019) – Padova, Italy.

2019

Injection molding of thinner parts using mold surface coatings – Masato D.*, Sorgato M., Piccolo L., Lucchetta G. – ANTEC Conference (March 2019) – Detroit, MI (US)

2019

Injection Molding of Thinner Parts using Innovative Solutions for Mold Surface Engineering – Masato D., Sorgato M., Lucchetta G. – Keynote Presentation at ANTEC Conference (March 2019) – Detroit, MI (US)

2019

Effect of laser – induced periodic surface structures on the self – cleaning properties of venting in injection molding – Sorgato M., Zanini F., Masato D., Lucchetta G. – ANTEC Conference (March 2019) – Detroit, MI (US)

2018

Effect of laser-induced periodic surface structures on wall slip of polypropylene in thin-wall injection molding – Masato D., Sorgato M., Batal A., Dimov S., Lucchetta G. – WCMNM Conference (Sept. 2018) – Portoroz (Slovenia)

2018

Effect of different laser-induced periodic surface structures on polymer slip in PET injection moulding – Sorgato, M., Masato, D., Lucchetta, G., & Orazi, L. – CIRP Conference (Aug. 2018) – Tokyo (Japan).

2018

Effect of different mold surface coatings on the ejection force in micro injection molding – Sorgato M. *, Masato D., Lucchetta G. – EUSPEN Conference (Jun. 2018) – Venice (Italy).

2018

Injection molding of thinner parts using mold surface coatings – Masato D., Sorgato M., Lucchetta G. – ANTEC Conference (May 2018) – Orlando, FL. (US)

2017

Optimization of mold thermal control for minimum energy consumption in injection molding of polypropylene parts – Lucchetta G., Masato D., Sorgato M. – Aitem Conference (Sept. 2017) – Pisa (Italy).

2017

Effects of different mold surface coatings on the ejection force in micro injection molding – Sorgato M., Masato D., Lucchetta G. – Aitem Conference (Sept. 2017) – Pisa (Italy).

2017

Effect of fiber orientation and process parameters on shrinkage in injection molding of thin-walled micro parts – Masato D., Rathore J., Sorgato M., Carmignato S., Lucchetta G. – ANTEC Conference (May 2017) – Anaheim (CA, US).

2017

Reduction of energy consumption in injection molding of polypropylene parts through the optimization of mold thermal control – Lucchetta G., Masato D., Sorgato M. – ANTEC Conference (May 2017) – Anaheim (CA, US).

2017

Effect of process parameters on dimensional accuracy of fiber-reinforced thin-walled micro moulded part – Rathore J., Masato D., Sorgato M., Lucchetta G., Carmignato S. – EUSPEN Conference (May 2017) – Hannover (Germany).

2017

Prediction of ejection force in micro injection molding by calibration of a shrinkage model – Masato D., Sorgato M., Lucchetta G. – WCMNM (Mar. 2017) – Kaohsiung (Taiwan).

2017

CT-based investigation on fiber orientation and its effects on shrinkage behavior of micro injection molded parts – Rathore J., Masato D., Sorgato M., Lucchetta G., Carmignato S. – iCT Conference (Feb. 2017) – Leuven (Belgium).

2016

Impact of micro milling strategy on the demolding forces in micro injection molding – Masato D., Sorgato M., Parenti P., Annoni M., Lucchetta G. – 4M Conference (Sept. 2016) – Copenhagen (Denmark).

2016

Effects of Different Mould Coatings on Polymer Filling Flow in Thin-Wall Injection Moulding – Sorgato M., Masato D., Lucchetta G. – 4M Conference (Sept. 2016) – Copenhagen (Denmark).

2016

Effects of different mould coatings on polymer filling flow in thin-wall injection moulding – Lucchetta G., Masato D., Sorgato M., Crema L., Savio E. – CIRP Conference (Aug. 2016) – Guimaraes (Portugal).

2016

Investigation of the injection-compression molding process for the replication of high aspect ratio micro-structured surfaces – Masato D., Sorgato M., Lucchetta G. – ICOMM Conference (Mar. 2016) – Irvine (CA, US).

2015

Study of ejection forces in micro injection molding as a function of mold surface finish obtainable by micro milling – Parenti P., Masato D., Sorgato M., Annoni M., Lucchetta G. – Aitem Conference (Sept. 2015) – Palermo (Italy).

2015

Analysis of the influence of part thickness on the replication of microstructured surfaces by injection molding – Masato D., Sorgato M., Lucchetta G. – 4M/ICOMM Conference (Apr. 2015), Milan (Italy).

2015

Injection molding of nano-structured polylactic acid surfaces for bone regeneration studies – Sorgato M., Masato D., Lucchetta G. – 4M/ICOMM Conference (Apr. 2015), Milan (Italy).

INVITED PRESENTATIONS

10/28/2022

REMADE Members Meeting Panel Discussion: Tackling Circularity for Polymers

03/30/2022

Moldex3D Molding Innovation Day at UMass Lowell: Plastic Product Design for Metal Replacement using the Moldex3D FEA Interface

07/21/2022

Plastindia International University: Introduction to injection molding simulation and its applications

08/2/2022

SPE National Week of Injection Molding: Introduction to injection molding simulation and its applications

2021

3M Plastics Molding Tech Forum: Laser Etching and its Effect on the Molding Process

2021

DesignNews Webinar: Busting the Myths of Micro Molding

2021

Moldex3D Molding Innovation Day: Numerical Analysis of the Effect of Heat Transfer Coefficient on Injection Molding Simulation

2021

REMADE Training Webinar Series: Product Design Considerations for Plastics Recycling

2020

`MMT Chats: Virtual R&D and Teaching Plastic Injection Mold Design` video chat with Christina Fuges (Editorial Director, Mold Making Technology) about the importance of plastics engineering, and how COVID-19 changed the faculty’s approach to teaching mold engineering and plastics research.

2020

`Characterization of the Effect of Mold Surface Properties on Injection Molding Polymer Flow`, Moldex3D Virtual Symposium (September 2020)

2019

Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Padova (Padova, Italy), 09/12/2019 – ` Surface engineering for plastics manufacturing: innovative design solutions for a reduced environmental impact of plastic`

2019

Moldex3D Molding Innovation Day 2019 at University of Massachusetts Lowell (Lowell, MA – US), 05/14/2019 – `Injection Molding of Thin-wall Parts Using Mold Surface Engineering`

PATENTS

2020*

`Hybrid molding with selective release, additive material system`. US Patent application submitted by UML OTC. Inventors: Corey Shemelya (UML, ECE), Davide Masato.

2019

Lucchetta G., Masato D., Sorgato M., `Mold for injection molding processes and molding process using the mold`. EP19700391.6A, PCT/EP2019/050818.

2019

Marco Sorgato, Giovanni Lucchetta, Leonardo Orazi, Davide Masato, Federico Bessegato, Andrea Cavalet, Matteo Zoppas, `Preform mold component`. Application PCT/IB2020/050305

OTHER CREATIVE WORKS

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`Investigation of in-mold rheology for process control of recycled polyolefins`, Joshua Krantz, Zarek Nieduzak, Peng Gao, Elizabeth Kazmer, Olivia Ferki, Margaret Sobkowicz-Kline, Davide Masato – Polymer Processing Society Conference (PPS37) – April 11-15, 2022, Fukuoka, Japan.  

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`Reactive extrusion for modifying post-industrial polyolefins in preparation for mechanical recycling`, Olivia Ferki, Joshua Krantz, Peng Gao, Kizazeal Forsyth, Margaret Sobkowicz-Kline, Davide Masato – Polymer Processing Society Conference (PPS37) – April 11-15, 2022, Fukuoka, Japan.

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`Effect of velocity-controlled and pressure-controlled filling on the morphology evolution of semi-crystalline injection molded parts`, Peng Gao, Joshua Krantz, Olivia Ferki, Margaret Sobkowicz-Kline, and Davide Masato – Polymer Processing Society Conference (PPS37) – April 11-15, 2022, Fukuoka, Japan.

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`Cost and Sustainability Comparison of Injection Molding with
3D and Injection Printing`, David Kazmer*, Amy Peterson, Davide Masato, Austin Colon, Joshua Krantz – SPE Auto Epcon – May 3, 2022, Troy, Michigan, US.

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`Energy efficiency of polymer additive manufacturing by material extrusion`, David Kazmer*, Amy Peterson, Davide Masato, Austin Colon, Joshua Krantz – Additive Manufacturing Benchmarking – August 15-18, 2022, Bethesda, Maryland, US.

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Krantz J., Loaldi D., Piccolo L., Shemelya C., Tosello G., Masato D., ` In-Line Integration of 3D Printed Electronics in Plastic Parts by Injection Molding`. 36th International Conference of the Polymer Processing Society. 26-29 Sept. 2021, Montreal, Canada.

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Masato D., Piccolo L., Puleo K., Sorgato M., Lucchetta G., ` Modeling the replication of laser ablated textures by micro injection molding`. 36th International Conference of the Polymer Processing Society. 26-29 Sept. 2021, Montreal, Canada.

2021*

Masato, D., & Lucchetta, G. (2021). Editorial for the Special Issue on Advances in Micro and Nano Manufacturing: Process Modeling and Applications. Micromachines.

2021*

Masato D. ` Global Perspective on Next-Generation Mold Engineers`. Mold Making Technology Magazine.

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Krantz J., Masato D., Piccolo L., Lucchetta G., ` Dynamic wetting surface functionalization of plastic parts using injection molding`. SPE Injection Molding Division Newsletter.

2021*

Masato D., ` Global Perspective on Next-Generation Mold Engineers: Main Takeaways from an SPE Mold Technologies Division Panel Discussion`. SPE Mold Technologies Division Newsletter.

2020*

Camtasia Panel Discussion, Yan Luo, Abiche Dewilde, Stephen Johnston, Davide Masato, Dan Sullivan – FCOE Spring 2020 Retreat.

2020*

Masato D., Johnston S. (2020) `How to Learn Mold Design Virtually`, Mold Making Technology Magazine.

2020*

Masato D. (2020) ` A Look at Three Mold Surface Effects`, Mold Making Technology Magazine.

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Ullrich F., Piccolo L., Masato D. `Design of a plastic bike rear derailleur for metal replacement`, Moldex3D Digital Twin Live 2020.

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Brown E., Loaldi D., Berry K., Masato D., Shemelya C., `Combining Technologies: In-situ Direct-Write Techniques for Hybrid Injection Molded Electronics`, , International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (SFF Symp 2020).

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Singh S.P.V., Ullrich F., Masato D., Amirkhizi A., `High-velocity projectile impact on thin transparent brittle laminated composite systems`, American Society for Composites 35th Technical Conference, Jersey City, NJ, USA – September 14-16, 2020.

2020*

Masato D., Shemelya C., `Hybrid process chain for the functionalization of plastic parts`, Plastics in Electronics (the Virtual Edition), SPE.

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Singh S.P.V., Ullrich F., Masato D., Amirkhizi A., `High-Velocity Projectile Impact on Thin Transparent Laminated Composite Systems`, 2020 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition Virtual Conference.

2019*,vs

Piccolo L., Sorgato M., Lucchetta G., Masato D., `Injection molding for the replication of nano-structured polymer surfaces`, Harvard Center for Nano Science Open House Poster Session (Nov. 2019) – Cambridge, MA (US).

2019

Masato D., Sorgato M., Lucchetta G., `Tribological properties of plastic injection molds`, STLE Tribology Frontiers Conference (Oct. 2019) – Chicago, IL (US).

2019

Masato D., Sorgato M., Batal A., Dimov S., Lucchetta G., `Slip of polypropylene melts over laser‐induced periodic nano‐structures having different dimensions`, PPS Conference (May 2019) – Izmir, Turkey.

2019

Sorgato M., Zanini F., Masato D., Lucchetta G., `Effect of laser–induced periodic surface structures in the self cleaning properties of venting in injection molding`, PPS Conference (May 2019) – Izmir, Turkey.

2018

Masato D., Sorgato M., Lucchetta G., `Effect of laser-induced periodic surface structures on thickness reduction in thin-wall injection molding`, PPS Americas Conference (Nov. 2018) – Boston (MA, US).

2018

Masato D., Sorgato M., Lucchetta G., Piccolo L., `Effect of Laser-Induced Periodic Surface Structures on mold venting` technical report to SIPA S.p.A. – June, 2018.

2018

Sorgato M., Masato D., Lucchetta G., `Slip of Polymer Melts Over Laser-Induced Periodic Nano-Structures in Injection Moulding Process`, PPS 34 Conference (May 2018) – Taipei (Taiwan)

2018

Masato D., Cazzaro L., Sorgato M., Lucchetta G., `Effects of Mold Surface Coatings on Thickness Reduction in Thin-Wall Injection Molding,` PPS 34 Conference (May 2018) – Taipei (Taiwan).

2018

Masato D., Sorgato M., Lucchetta G., Cazzaro L., `Effect of mold surface coatings on thickness reduction in injection molding of PPSU and PSU` technical report to Tecniplast S.p.A. – February, 2018.

2017

Masato D., Babenko B., Lucchetta G., Whiteside B., `Flow visualization of thin-wall injection molding and effect of mold coatings`, PPS Regional Conference (Jun. 2017) – Dresden (Germany).

2017

Sorgato M., Masato D., Lucchetta G., `Effects of different mold surface coatings on the ejection force in micro injection molding,` PPS Regional Conference (Jun. 2017) – Dresden (Germany).

2016

Masato D., Sorgato M., Lucchetta G., `Modelling and Prototyping of the Centrifugal Casting Process of Paraffin-Based Thermoplastic Polymers`, PPS Conference (Jul. 2016) – Lyon (France).

2016

Sorgato M., Masato D., Lucchetta G., `Effects of Different Mold Coatings on Polymer Filling Flow in Thin-Wall Injection Molding`, PPS Conference (Jul. 2016) – Lyon (France).

2016

Masato D., Sorgato M., Lucchetta G., `Characterization of Nylon layer thickness in multi-layers co-injection molded PET preforms` technical report to Nestle` Waters S.p.A. – June, 2016

2016

Masato D., Crema L., Sorgato M., Lucchetta G., Lorenzet D., `Effect of mold surface coatings on injection pressure in injection molding of PET preforms` technical report to SIPA S.p.A. – April, 2016

2016

Masato D., Giusti R., Lucchetta G.,`Re-design of a pulley for a washing machine` technical report to Electrolux S.p.A. – February, 2016

2015

Masato D., Lucchetta G., Pavarin D., Barato F. `Hybrid Technology Study Development Road Map’ technical report to Israeli Aerospace Industries Ltd. MLM Division – October, 2015

2015

Masato D., Sorgato M., Lucchetta G., `Analysis of the Replication of High Aspect Ratio Micro-Structured Surfaces by Injection-Compression Molding`, PPS Regional Conference (Sept. 2015) – Graz (Austria).

2014

Sorgato M., Masato D., Lucchetta G., `Lab on chip: piccolo, anzi piccolissimo’, Plastix – February, 2014

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Classification

 

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Dr. Masato publication from research carried out at UML.

 

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Publication from directly advised UML graduate student.

 

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Publication involving directly advised UML undergraduate students.

 

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Publication from research carried out by a visiting scholar at UML.