The division of Materials and Manufacture covers the entire value chain from materials design, processing and characterisation to machining of primarily metals. We employ a range of technologies – powder metallurgy, electroplating, additive manufacturing and material removal – and a range of advanced characterisation techniques. Our work is interdisciplinary by nature and is addressing topics that have a direct impact on sustainability. The division is collaborating closely with other universities and research institutes and is implementing industry-academia partnerships through collaborative projects and strategic initiatives such as the Chalmers Centre for Metal Cutting Research (MCR). The research is conducted within three research groups.
Research groups
Powder metallurgy and additive manufacturing
Optimising the surface structure through appropriate surface technologies are essential in material development and functional improvement. This research group combined the theoretical knowledge and research experience in powder technology (i.e. metal-based additive manufacturing and powder metallurgy) and surface characterisation (e.g. XPS, AES, etc) to develop and characterise new and traditional engineering materials, and then evaluate and develop the processes. Research activities conducted here are in close collaboration with local industries, research institutes and universities.
Surface and microstructure engineering
Materials play a vital role in the growth and sustainability of our engineering society and the development of new technological solutions requires knowledge on different classes of materials, their properties, structure, and manufacturing processes.
Manufacturing technology
Manufacturing technology entails more than producing advanced components. It also includes using new materials, processes, cutting tools and machines to make components that are better and cheaper.
Head of division
- Head of Division, Materials and Manufacture, Industrial and Materials Science