On the processing of light metals via near-net-shaping for structural, industrial, and biomedical applications

Prof. Leandro Bolzoni
Waikato Centre for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing, School of Engineering, The University of Waikato

Abstract

Light metals are relatively new engineering materials as compared to other (structural) metals like steel but are becoming progressively more relevant as engineering materials in all sorts of applications, from the transportation industry to the biomedical sector. Technological challenges related to manufacturing, materials behaviour, and sustainability still, however, need to be solved to achieve the widely diverse performance required for different applications. In this presentation, Dr. Leandro Bolzoni will give a scientific overview of the potential and challenges of processing light metals via near-net shape technologies and an insight about the performances achievable with these materials. Emphasis is focused on the development of new (e.g., low-cost) and functionalised (e.g., antimicrobial) compositions, properties optimisation, and development of alternative manufacturing technologies.

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