Production of generatively manufactured, large components based on plasma arc welding with multi-material and gradient structures
OUR RESOURCES
International team with an interdisciplinary training background and industry-specific material knowledge in the aerospace industry
Extensive knowledge of materials and processes in the field of additive processing of high-performance materials:
- titanium / titanium alloys
- aluminum / aluminum alloys
- iron and nickel-based materials
- metal ceramics
- composites
Extensive experience with feeding systems for powder and wire materials
Specially for 3D printers configured for the production of large-format components (> 1m) by means of build-up welding (plasma arc welding)
3D scanner for the measurement of large components and complex geometries, test and inspection equipment for the characterization and quality inspection of additively manufactured components (energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), scanning electron microscope (REM))
International partnerships and network in 3D printing
OUR SKILLS
Design of generative manufacturing processes to implement application-specific material combinations
Design and production of large generatively manufactured components (> 1m) from high-performance materials
Generation of multi-material compounds and gradient structures for technically demanding functional components
Introduction of reinforcement fibres and selected material systems in additive construction processes to create special material properties
Creation of feasibility studies and, based on those, decision-making aids for the realization of additively manufactured high-performance components
Cost-effective implementation of functional samples
Execution of downstream finishing processes (heat, surface treatment, ...)
CREDENTIALS
Research projects…
- Titanium components for aviation
- Wear coatings
- Expansion-adapted shapes for the manufacture of CFRP components
- Bionic lightweight designs