ReMaP

Research of Magnesium Alloys for Additive Manufacturing of Structural and Biodegradable Parts (ReMaP)

The project is focused on the research of new magnesium alloys (Mg) specifically modified for two additive production technologies (ALM) and their future use in the production of lightweight parts and bio-medical implants. The research of Mg alloys will be based on the current state of research in LKR, based on the successful development of new alloys for the automotive, aerospace medical market. These earlier projects did not involve ALM, but conventional casting and forming processes. It is, therefore, necessary to start with basic research in order to create the necessary knowledge base. For both intended applications, alloying elements for new alloys will be selected from the application, processing, and economic point of view (eg increased biocompatibility, reduced oxidation, low content of expensive elements). The newly developed alloys will achieve better parameters than the only currently known serial product available from US sources (showing very high costs and export restrictions to Europe).

• Project period: 1 January 2020 – 31 December 2022
• Funding: € 325,574.48
• Sources of funding:
  • European Union – Interreg 2014 – 2020, Cross-border, international, and transnational cooperation programs
  • The Ministry for Regional Development of the Czech Republic
• Recipient: Brno University of Technology / Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
• FME project leader: doc. Ing. Daniel Koutný Ph.D

Project partners:

• LKR Leichtmetallkompetenzzentrum Ranshofen GmbH (Lead Partner)
• FH OÖ Forschungs & Entwicklungs GmbH
• Brno University of Technology

PROJECT NEWS

• May 12, 2021 – An atomizer will help researchers develop new alloys. It turns a wire into a fine powder
• July 2, 2021 – The partners shared the project progress in a joint meeting

• September 9, 2021 – The project meeting in Brno invited partners to the laboratories

• November 18 – 19, 2021 – The ReMaP project presented at the A3PS conference