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Material Technology

In the interaction between choice of alloy, production processes and design of the product, the material technology plays a key role.

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Expertise

Mechanics and structural engineering

We work with research and development activities in mechanics and structural engineering, where the goal is to find component- and design solutions that utilize material properties and design optimally. We are using both simulation tools and experiments. Our employees have solid theoretical background, as well as practical experience.

Aluminium competence

Our experience with Aluminium alloys range from super high strength alloys for defence and space applications, via medium strength alloys for automotive applications to low strength alloys for commodity products and structures.

We have special expertise in aluminum which has been shaped and heat treated to products that meet the world's strictest standards when it comes to performance, security, reliability and mass production.

Infrastructure

  • Mechanical testing: Tensile, impact, fatigue, hardness
  • Metallography: Scanning electron microscopy, optical microscopy, stereo microscopy
  • Chemical analysis: Optical emission spectroscopy
  • Workshops: Machining, milling, welding, metal forming, heat treatment
  • Modelling and simulation: Abaqus, LS Dyna, Forge 3D

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News

SFI Manufacturing newsletter 3

SFI Manufacturing newsletter 3

The 30th and 31st of October we've had the SFI Manufacturing autumn workshop in Nordfjord, with Brødrene Aa as host organization. Prior to this workshop, we published the third SFI newsletter, which focused on the research area Multi-Material...

SFI Manufacturing newsletter 1 & 2

SFI Manufacturing newsletter 1 & 2

Would you like to stay updated about SFI Manufacturing and the research that is been done? From now on you can read about it in the SFI Manufacturing newsletter, which will be publised prior to each workshop.