Laboratory of the materials science working group.
The aim of process development for powder-bed-based additive manufacturing is to precisely understand and control the material-specific interaction between process parameters, process conditions, and material properties—both for newly developed and established materials. For this purpose, we employ simulation-based methods and use sensor data from process monitoring tools, such as inline pyrometers and high-speed cameras. This data is complemented by comprehensive analyses of the microstructure and mechanical properties of the components to achieve targeted optimization and adaptation of the process workflows.