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Learn more about the MAM WorkshopThe Metal Additive Manufacturing Workshop
The Metal Additive Manufacturing (MAM) Workshop annually gathers scientists and industrial partners to discuss about the leading edge challenges in Metal Additive Manufacturing processes.
The MAM Workshop is not only related to Metal Additive Manufacturing, but also to other tech such as numerical simulation, topology optimization, powder metallurgy, process optimization, microstructure characterization, and much more.
The MAM Workshop is where the Belgian Metal Additive Manufacturing community meets – so be sure to be there too!
About the Organizing Committee
About VUB AM
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About VUB MEMC
Prof. Lincy Pyl from the VUB Mechanics of Materials and Constructions (MeMC) department focuses on the mechanical characterization of materials including AM-manufactured materials (both metal and fiber-reinforced composite additive manufacturing). Because of the nature of metal AM processes – layer-wise manner of building, rapid solidification and high cooling rates – residual stresses, roughness and porosities can be developed during the production. The study of the static and fatigue performance and the effect of residual stresses and surface & micro structural properties on the mechanical response of AM-manufactured metals is the core goal in past and ongoing research projects.
About VUB SURF
Prof. Iris De Graeve from the VUB Electrochemical and Surface Engineering (SURF) research group focuses on the surface characterization, surface properties, corrosion behavior and corrosion protection surface treatments of additive manufactured metals. Due to the unique metal micro structures made by AM the surface properties differ significantly from those of conventionally produced metals, resulting in unique corrosion mechanisms, different native surface oxides, the need for adapted surface treatments etc. These topics have opened the field of surface engineering research of AM metals.