LC3 DAY In Portugal

On Tuesday, May 28, 2024, more than 220 people interested in the subject gathered at the National Laboratory for Civil Engineering (LNEC) in Lisbon for a full day of presentations and discussions. Following the opening remarks by the Director of LNEC, scientific knowledge was presented, along with global and national perspectives on the new technology.

The afternoon sessions focused on practical experiences, with presentations from supporting industries, equipment and additive manufacturers, as well as experiences from companies producing LC3 and/or calcined clay.

It was interesting to learn that Portugal is extremely rich in suitable clay deposits. This comes as no surprise, considering the country's centuries-old tradition of handcrafted glazed ceramic tiles, which decorate many buildings across the Iberian Peninsula.

The event was organized by the LC3 project, led by the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL), as part of an ongoing initiative supported by ClimateWorks, together with its local partner LNEC. Industry sponsors also presented their products.

Even after Professor Martirena's closing remarks, large groups gathered in the lobby for lively discussions that continued for more than an hour.