Additive Manufacturing and Surface Technology

The technology field Additive Manufacturing and Surface Technology combines extensive knowledge for the use of novel materials and surfaces: from the structure of the materials, to process and system technology development, to the refinement of the components and digital integration. One topic is thermal surface technology. This involves state-of-the-art process and system technology for laser-assisted coating and build-up processes.
Materials: structural and functional materials: Metals: steel, Ni-, Ti- Al-bases alloys, High-entropy alloys; Composites; Coatings: metals, ceramic, carbon
Technologies: DED (powder, wire, laser), LPBF, binder jetting
Applications: Wear, oxidation and corrosion resistance, strength and fatigue properties (room temperature, high temperature)