Arnaud Delmotte

Nara Institute of Science and Technology

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Arnaud Delmotte is a leading researcher in the field of 3D printing security and digital watermarking, with a particular focus on additive manufacturing technologies. His most notable contribution is the development of a pioneering blind watermarking algorithm for 3D printed objects, published in 2019, which has garnered 39 citations and established him as an innovator in this emerging domain. This groundbreaking work addresses critical challenges in metadata embedding, counterfeit prevention, and crime investigation by locally modifying layer thickness during fused deposition modeling (FDM) printing processes. Delmotte's research has significant implications for robotic grasping applications and intellectual property protection in the rapidly expanding 3D printing industry. His work bridges the gap between digital security and physical manufacturing, offering practical solutions for authenticating 3D printed objects without compromising their structural integrity. By enabling invisible, non-destructive watermarking that can be read even after post-processing, Delmotte has opened new avenues for supply chain security and forensic analysis in additive manufacturing. His contributions continue to influence both academic research and industrial applications in 3D printing security.