Materials

The group works with advanced design of traditional and innovative materials employing emerging technologies and is closely linked to multiple labs at the department. The main research focus of the group is applied materials engineering and advanced surfaces – from materials production to properties and components. 

Specifically focused on:

• Fundamental understanding of materials properties on multi-scale level (from nano to macro), both modelling and experiments.
• Applied nanotechnology and chemistry: developing new materials (ceramic, metallic, cermets, lubricants and additives) and nanostructured surfaces, as well as methodologies for multi-physical characterization of material properties.
• Manufacturing and testing materials, components and structures made of polymers and composites: modelling and utilizing material properties in design, optimization of production methods and processes. Long-term properties, inspection and joints.
• Develop smart solutions for Integrity Management: advanced condition monitoring combined with modelling.

Manufacturing

The focus area of this group is manufacturing processes such as metal forming, in particular aluminium forming. Traditional manufacturing processes such as extrusions and profile and tube bending. In addition to the existing processes, the group works on new innovative technologies such as screw extrusion of aluminium chips and new methods for solid state joining of aluminium. This group is closely linked to NTNU Aluminium Product Innovation Centre (NAPIC) and the Manulab centre. 

Specifically focused on:

• Metal forming
• Additive manufacturing, subtractive manufacturing and manufacturing metrology
• Joining
• Welding and disassembly