Motivation development of a technologically closed process chain for the production of optomechanical highpower. Additive manufacturing fraunhofer iws fraunhofergesellschaft. Additive manufacturing is gaining great attention for industrial applications, e. The international symposium additive manufacturing isam brings together the worlds leading experts, endusers and newcomers and offers a unique platform for scientific exchange and industrial networking in the field of additive manufacturing. The fraunhofer iof at the laser world of photonics 2017 fairhighlights 2017 the fraunhofer iof will present photonic components and systems made in jena at the fraunhofer pavillion hall b3 stand 327.
Additive manufacturing in large engine construction. Thanks to more than 20 years of experience in the additive manufacturing am of metallic components with laser powder bed fusion lpbf also known as selective laser melting slm or laser beam melting fraunhofer ilt is one of. Man energy solutions and fraunhofer igcv are members of the additive manufacturing working group within the vdma. With us, your technology launch will accelerate, giving you a real competitive advantage in terms of time and profitability. Thus, the term additive sometimes generative manufacturing. The fraunhofer additive manufacturing alliance integrates twenty fraunhofer institutes across germany, which depending on their main focus, deal with subjects concerning additive manufacturing and represent the entire process chain. Background fraunhofer ictimm additive manufacturing selective laser melting slm. Additive manufacturing energy topics siemens global. Fraunhofer institute for electronic nano systems enas. Fraunhofer research institution for casting, composite and processing technology igcv. Additive manufacturing of optical highpower components 1 stochastic honeycomb structure. Direct digital manufacturing conference ddmc every two years the fraunhofer additive manufacturing alliance organizes the ddmc, which is a cuttingedge forum for discussion on additive manufacturing, including its application in industry and the environmental impact of such new manufacturing technologies.
Fraunhofer ipk in berlin offers system solutions with a strong digital focus for the entire spectrum of industrial tasks from production management, product development and manufacturing to maintenance of capital goods. Laser additive manufacturing fraunhofer is one of the pioneers in the growing field of additive manufacturing. At fraunhofer iapt, we use our knowledge gained from over 15 years of research and development in the field of additive manufacturing and transfer it to your industrial application. Innovative materials for uvcuring procedures in additive.
Sophisticated production technologies are required for the application of of additive techniques to highperformance materials. An innovation in the field of additive manufacturing will make its debut from november 1417 at this years formnext in frankfurt, germany. Be it rapid prototyping or manufacturing parts for aeroderivative, gas and steam turbines or compressors, they can be designed faster, with increased flexibility, better materials, and. We achieve this by helping you to accumulate knowledge along the entire value chain, shape innovation, and gain a competitive advantage. Additive manufacturing fraunhofer institute for material. Laser beam melting the laser beam melting technology belongs to the additive. Patrick lob, christian hofmann, ulrich krtschil, gabriele. With the help of additive manufacturing techniques fraunhofer iml is able to develop innovative and futureoriented material flow systems and includes themes like bionics, lightweight design or mass customization into the development process. As part of a research project funded by aif german federation of industrial research associations, the fraunhofer ilt researchers are looking to develop the slm process to make it more suitable for the additive manufacturing of components made of. Thanks to more than 20 years of experience in the additive manufacturing am of metallic components with laser powder bed fusion lpbf also known as selective laser melting slm or laser beam melting fraunhofer ilt is one of the worlds leading research institutes in this field. Our process expertise includes the developement of a range of state of the art powder delivery nozzles which enable precise placement of the metallic powder material relative to the laser beam focus.
Whether as a tool in automotive production, as measuring equipment in the environmental sector, as a diagnostic or therapeutic instrument in medical technology or as a communication medium in space technology, the laser provides multiple uses with high productivity and high efficiency. An excellent partner one of the industrial partners jointly won over by the alliance is john deere. This way, 3d printing enables cutting edge technologies with reduced timetomarket and quick upgrading of existing assets. The comprehensively equipped additive manufacturing application center at fraunhofer ifam in bremen comprises the complete process chain for lbm and 3dprinting binder jetting. Laser technology can solve demanding tasks in many different industries. Additive manufacturing flexible manufacturing of functional components pdf 1. The fraunhofer ddmcs key research area is cuttingedge additive manufacturing.
Additive manufacturing flexible manufacturing of functional components flyer pdf. Additive manufacturing and printing fraunhofer iws. Laser powder bed fusion lpbf is an additive manufacturing am technique for the layer wise buildup of complex three dimensional structures. Additive manufacturing competence in materials in manufacturing. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. The production of metallic components by using laser beam melting technology enables the fraunhofer iwu to show their industrial partners new ways to develop and manufacture innovative components. The fraunhofer iws dresden is a proud pacemaker for industrial solutions through additive manufacturing.
Additive manufacturing using modern techniques of additive manufacturing, fraunhofer center htl develops and fabricates customerspecific parts and prototypes. The fraunhofer ipt has been meeting this challenge for many years and has focused its attention on the wirebased laser metal deposition of highperformance materials such as titanium and inconel. The alliance integrates seventeen fraunhofer institutes across germany, which deal with subjects concerning additive manufacturing and represent the entire process chain including the development, application and implementation of additive production processes as well as associated materials. Additive manufacturing technologies especially in respect of the extreme dynamic load requirements in crash or impactrelated applications. The research institute also offers technologies and equipment for inline process monitoring. Be it rapid prototyping or manufacturing parts for aeroderivative, gas and steam turbines or compressors, they can be designed faster, with increased flexibility, better materials, and optimized efficiency. Mar 25, 2015 fraunhofer is one of the pioneers in the growing field of additive manufacturing. The agricultural machine manufacturer sees major future potential for additive manufacturing in particular for tools, components with functional integration and. The road to ceramicbased additive manufacturing about the. Green light for new 3d printing process fraunhofer ilt. The fraunhofer additive manufacturing alliance currently coordinates 17 fraunhofer institutes working on additive manufacturing. Fraunhofer additive manufacturing alliance springerlink. In the future, it should offer users the first costeffective method for 3d printing. Fraunhofer institute for machine tools and forming technology iwu reichenhainer stra.
With the help of additive manufacturing techniques fraunhofer iml is able to develop innovative and futureoriented material flow systems and includes themes like bionics, lightweight design or. The agricultural machine manufacturer sees major future potential for additive manufacturing in particular for tools, components with functional integration and replacement parts. The fraunhofer additive manufacturing alliance has earned a reputation as the largest interdisciplinary european alliance of competence for highspeed processes enabling individual manufacturing of products made of metals, plastics, ceramics and other materials. Additive manufacturing am is revolutionizing the production and repair of components for the energy business and other high performance applications. Abstract facilitated by the fraunhofer alliance for additive manufacturing, which is the largest consortium for applied research in the field of additive manufacturing in europe the workshop provides the opportunity to learn about the newest research in this field and the possible implementation of state of the art processes for your products. Being both a pioneer and a leader in the industrialization of am. Fraunhofer emi can offer a unique inhouse product development and optimization cycle for large metal components by additive manufacturing relying on highly instrumented dyna. Laser welding and process monitoring applications for advanced manufacturing of batteries and fuel cells pdf 0. Our process expertise includes the development of a range of state of the art powder delivery nozzles which enable. The fraunhofer iof at the laser world of photonics 2017. Additive manufacturing energy topics siemens global website.
The third international symposium additive manufacturing isam 2019 brings together the worlds leading experts, endusers and newcomers and offers a platform for scientific and technical exchange on various aspects of additive manufacturing. Fraunhofer additive manufacturing alliance wikipedia. The fraunhofer center for high temperature material. The key for suitable industrial manufacturing equipment for these printed smart objects is the interdisciplinary development of complex inks, manufacturing processes and machine systems with integrated digital fabrication technologies. Additive manufacturing first emerged in 1987 with stereolithography sl from 3d systems, a process that solidifies thin layers of ultraviolet uv light. Spokesman of the fraunhofer additive manufacturing alliance. Geometrical restrictions, compared with traditional design, are removed and, thanks to the high solidification rate encountered in this process, lpbf opens new possibilities for processing advanced. Laser additive manufacturing of an aerospace demonstration.
Additive manufacturing fraunhofer ikts develops starting materials, processes, and systems for additive manufacturing of advanced ceramic and functionally integrated components. Bernhard mueller spokesman co fraunhofer institute for machine tools and forming technology iwu noethnitzer str. Scope encouraging dialogue purpose of the fraunhofer direct digital manufacturing conference is an intellectual exchange between researchers, enterprises and users of additive manufacturing technologies in order to. However, these types of materials have certain limitations, such as, for example, shrinkage, distortion andor inadequate dimensional stability under heat. By using hybrid additive manufacturing with laser metal deposition lmd, the advantages of conventional process chains and additive manufacturing can be combined.
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