Researchers from the University of Birmingham and Cooksongold Additive Manufacturing have been awarded funding to develop precious metal alloys for additive manufacturing.
The University of Birmingham has announced that its scientists will be working with Cooksongold to develop specific precious metal-based alloys using powder bed fusion 3D printing. The project is being funded by the UK’s Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) with almost GBP 5 million.
Powder bed fusion involves the precise fusion of powdered starting materials using lasers or electron beams. According to the University of Birmingham, a variety of metals and alloys can be processed in this way, including aluminum, cobalt-chromium and copper.
The aim of the collaboration is to optimize the properties of precious metal powders specifically for additive manufacturing. The researchers led by Biao Cai from the University of Birmingham are contributing their expertise in metallurgy. As a precious metal processor, Cooksongold contributes extensive knowledge of alloys and applications.
3D printing is becoming increasingly important in many areas of industry. The development of customized materials is therefore an important success factor. The University of Birmingham and Cooksongold want to use the project to strengthen innovation in this field of technology.
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