Find out the technological developments, inventions, new materials and dissemination activities developed by the AZTERLAN team.
A comparative analysis of high speed and conventional laser-based directed energy deposition techniques focused on coating applications
This study presents a comparative analysis of two laser powder-based directed energy deposition (DED) techniques—conventional Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) and
Assessment of Harmful Emissions from Multiple Binder Systems in Pilot-Scale Sand Casting
This study investigates hazardous emissions from foundry binder systems, comparing organic resins (phenolic urethane, furan, and alkaline-phenolic) and clay-bonded green
HawkEye: AI-Driven Software for Objective Analysis and Characterization of Nodular Cast Iron Microstructures
Metallographic evaluation of nodular cast iron is crucial for quality control in the foundry industry. Traditionally, this process relies on
SENTINEL® – Predictive control of manufacturing process by means of Artificial Intelligence
INTELLIGENT MANUFACTURING SENTINEL® Predictive control of the manufacturing process of metallic components. Ensure the efficiency and the outcome of your
KASANDRA® – Software for a real-time prediction of the risk of defect apparition
Iron Foundry KASANDRA® Real time predictive simulation for spheroidal graphite iron foundry High yield designs and a zero defect production
Study of the durability of high-strength steels in the marine environment
As the demand for clean energy grows, the importance of robust and durable structures for offshore wind energy becomes paramount.
Surface Modification by Shot Peening to Enhance Hydrogen Embrittlement Resistance in Steels for Hydrogen Distribution
In Northern Europe, the pipeline infrastructure for natural gas transportation consists of nearly 9,000 km of pipelines. In the short
A comparative study of hydrogen trapping kinetics and embrittlement susceptibility of additively manufactured and wrought 316L austenitic stainless steel: influence of post-processing
Selective laser melting (SLM) is one of the common methods of additive manufacturing technology. SLM can be employed to customize
Setups for SPT at cryocompressed hydrogen temperatures
The storage of hydrogen at low temperature, whether in cryocompressed or liquefied conditions, is of interest from the point of
PDManager®- Digitalization, traceability and storage of foundry process data
process data management PDManager® Digitalization, correlation, traceability and storage of the relevant castings manufacturing process data. Modular system to control
Durable joints: strength and corrosion resistance in hot-stamped bimetallic fasteners
In many sectors, there is a high demand for components with specific geometries that effectively combine good mechanical properties with
EFFICIENT HEAT TREATMENTS:
“Reduction of energy consumption by acting on austenization temperatures”
Decarbonization is a challenge for all energy-intensive industries. In heat treatment technology, production methods that use electric heating can impact
SMART DOSING SYSTEM – Mg treatment manager
High yield foundry solutions SDS – SMART DOSING SYSTEM Intelligent Mg dosing manager for cored wire and standard tundish cover
Alu-Q® – Molten aluminum quality assessment device
Intelligent manufacturing Alu-Q® Equipment for the assessment of metallurgical quality of aluminum alloys. Ensuring the quality of molten aluminum for
Mold by mold control
In the iron casting process, especially in the case of green sand moulds, the significant variability of the critical parameters
DIGITAL PASSPORT – Access to manufacturing data traceability of castings
Intelligent Manufacturing DIGITAL PASSPORT Part by part traceability of castings manufacuring process Multi-platform digital solution for the quality control of