About this Abstract |
Meeting |
2023 Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (SFF Symp 2023)
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Symposium
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2023 Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (SFF Symp 2023)
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Presentation Title |
Multi-material Design in Metal Additive Manufacturing |
Author(s) |
Dennis Lehnert, Thomas Tröster, Christian Boedger, Stefan Gnaase |
On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Dennis Lehnert |
Abstract Scope |
Additive manufacturing has the economic potential to complement conventional manufacturing processes, particularly in producing complex, multi-material components. However, to fully realize the benefits of optimized lightweight structures, it's necessary to use dissimilar materials with different physical properties. These multi-material combinations from conventional processes aren't compatible with AM due to their differing material properties. In addition, geometric tolerances, recycling strategies for waste and the component’s topology restrictions aren't yet defined. The european funded project “MADE3D” addresses these challenges by the concurrent engineering of designing materials, developing design concepts for multi-material structures, and adapting the process for L-PBF and DED. Advanced computational material engineering will aid alloy and process development, and recycling concepts for powder and will promote sustainability. These adaptations will increase process reliability and speed, facilitating the dissemination of multi-material additive manufacturing throughout the industry. |
Proceedings Inclusion? |
Definite: Post-meeting proceedings |