Find out the technological developments, inventions, new materials and dissemination activities developed by the AZTERLAN team.
Access the mechanical and thermal fatigue in packed bed thermal energy storage concept
The thermocline Thermal Energy Storage (TES) systems are key elements to boost renewable energies and to improve the efficiency in
SMART CASTING® – towards zero defect foundry
Manufacturing technologies SMART CASTING® Avoid finishing operations of low added value. Reduce operations, improve efficiency. Improve “lead time to market”
Influence of the Chemical Composition on the Solidification Path, Strengthening Mechanisms and Hardness of Ni-Cr-Si-Fe-B Self-Fluxing Alloys Obtained by Laser-Directed Energy Deposition
Nickel-based Ni-Cr-Si-B self-fluxing alloys are excellent candidates to replace cobalt-based alloys in aeronautical components. In this work, metal additive manufacturing
Method for producing a cast iron part with increased corrosion resistance and/or wear resistance, and the cast iron part obtained by said method
A method for producing a cast iron part comprising: a) obtaining a reactive paint comprising at least one first metallic
New EoL Routes of Al-Li Aircraft Integral LBW and FSW Welded Panels including New Cr-Free Coatings
The end of fife (EoL) of new aircraft panels made of Al-Li alloys in which the stringers and skin were
Embedded conductors in solidified molten metal for winding packs for high-field stellarators
The potential advantages of high-field stellarators are currently being recognised, as previously happened with tokamaks. However, the winding packs and
Obtaining Perfect Critical Automotive Safety Components through Behavioral Monitoring and Simulation using Digital Twins
With the aim of obtaining the perfect component and manufacturing process without defects or claims, an ecosystem of applications is
Evolution of the Metallurgical Quality of Spheroidal Graphite Iron during the Thermal Cycle of the Melt: Furnace – Ladle – Heating/Pouring Unit
The final properties of a ductile iron and its nucleation potential are determined by the different processes undergone by the
Components resistant to marine corrosion through CRA coatings
Corrosion Resistant Alloys, also CRA, are known for their properties against this phenomenon and are widely used in components that
On the Mechanism of Formation of Bimodal Grain Structure in Al–4.5Mg–0.7Sc–0.3Zr Alloy Processed by Laser Powder Bed Fusion
Scalmalloy is an Al–Mg alloy with additions of Sc and Zr originally developed as a high-strength aluminum alloy with σ0.2 ≥ 450 MPa
Damping behaviour of high silicon nodular cast iron
This work focused on producing and characterizing high silicon cast irons (microstructural analysis, tensile properties, damping capacity, elastic properties). Moreover,
SMART YIELD – Solutions for a high yield foundry process
Iron Foundry SMART YIELD Produce more parts with the same amount of metal. Improve your performance, save costs. + 60%
Influence of the Zn-Ni coating on the 300M steel resistance estimated by Small Punch Testing
The main objective of the study is to confirm in which coating conditions it is feasible to use Zn-Ni, as
Fastening elements
Specialization field Threaded fastening elements Quality assesment and characterization of screws, nuts, washers and threaded assemblies. 3.1 and 3.2 certification
Sustainability and energy
Field of specialization Sustainability and environment Eco-innovation for a greener or more sustainable metal-mechanical industry Advanced management of industrial waste
Effects of Different Si Content and Thermal Stories on the Secondary Phase Formation, Hot Ductility, and Stress Rupture Properties of Alloy 718 Investment Castings
Herein, the effects of microstructure on high-temperature properties (hot ductility and stress rupture life) were investigated in alloy 718 investment