Additiv Manufacturing
Additive manufacturing at Mid Sweden University focuses on process and material development for industrial applications, with strong expertise in metal-based techniques such as electron beam melting through Electron Beam-based Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-EB).
Our research encompasses the entire process, from material design and parameter optimization to finished components, including metals, polymers, and advanced material concepts. We have extensive experience with titanium, cobalt-chromium, and nickel-based superalloys, as well as various steel alloys, high-entropy alloys, ceramics, and high-temperature materials like tungsten.
The activities include the development of new materials with tailored properties through controlled process development, functionalization of implants via design and surface modification, as well as the improvement of energy-efficient processes and powder properties. In-situ monitoring is combined with machine learning, deep learning, and AI to understand and control complex relationships between process parameters, microstructure, and performance. The applications primarily target the manufacturing industry, energy and process industries, as well as specialized solutions within sports technology and life sciences, where additive manufacturing enables functional integration and material customization that are difficult to achieve with conventional methods.