About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2026 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Additive Manufacturing: Advanced Characterization With Synchrotron, Neutron, and In Situ Laboratory-scale Techniques IV
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| Presentation Title |
The AM BAG at ESRF: A Collaborative Platform for Operando Characterization of Laser Additive Manufacturing |
| Author(s) |
Federico Sket, Y. Chen, Steven Van Petegem, Pierre Lhuissier, P.D. Lee, Klaus Schricker, J.P. Bergmann, Philip J. Withers, Thomas Niendorf, Mark A. Easton, L. Salvo, Katrin Bugelnig, Guillermo Requena, Alexander Rack |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Federico Sket |
| Abstract Scope |
Additive manufacturing (AM) is a transformative technology, but understanding laser-based processes demands high-resolution insights into melt pool dynamics, microstructure evolution, and defect formation. The Additive Manufacturing Block Allocation Group (AM BAG) at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) addresses this need by uniting European institutions developing in situ AM devices and providing shared beamtime access. This collaborative framework streamlines the use of specialized equipment and expertise, enhancing efficiency, lowering barriers for new users, and supporting innovation in the fast-evolving AM landscape. AM BAG’s core capabilities are hosted at ESRF’s ID19 and BM05 beamlines, with dedicated setups for Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) and Direct Energy Deposition (DED), enabling operando radiography and in situ tomography with multi-kHz X-ray imaging. This presentation will showcase the AM BAG’s infrastructure and scientific contributions, highlighting its role in advancing fundamental understanding and addressing critical challenges in controlling melt-pool dynamics and solidification in metal additive manufacturing. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |