New scientific publication on filigree magnesium structures and ULTRACERAMIC® surfaces
11.06.2026
In collaboration with the Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V. and TU Dortmund University , we published the latest research findings in the journal *Optics & Laser Technology*.
The technical article “Process boundaries of laser-based powder bed fusion and plasma electrolytic surface modification regarding filigree magnesium WE43 structures” examines the fabrication of highly complex magnesium structures using Laser Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-LB/M) as well as their subsequent surface modification via ULTRACERAMIC® Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation (PEO).
The results show that even filigree magnesium structures with wall thicknesses of just 150 µm can be successfully manufactured and surface-modified using ULTRACERAMIC® technology. This opens up new possibilities for lightweight construction applications as well as for patient-specific bioresorbable implants.
As part of the investigations, the process limits for both additive manufacturing and ceramic surface modification of complex magnesium geometries were determined. Furthermore, it was demonstrated that PEO treatment can significantly improve the corrosion resistance of the structures.
We would like to thank all project partners for their successful collaboration:
• Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V.
• ELB – Eloxalwerk Ludwigsburg GmbH
• TU Dortmund University
The research project CAMM[BA3.1] was funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) as part of the Central Innovation Program for SMEs (ZIM).
👉 You can find the full research article here. Free access to the publication is expected to be available until July 26, 2026: https://authors.elsevier.com/c/1nE1c6wNV4LTr
