Recap: MaterialsWeek 2025 – Discussing Material Innovation,
Sustainability and Additive Multi-Material Solutions
14.04.2025
At MaterialsWeek 2025, hosted by the DGM, ELB took part in both presentations and discussions across several key topics. Our team attended talks on:
- Additive manufacturing of magnesium-zinc systems, highlighting reproducible densities, well-bonded interfaces and layer-wise process accuracy particularly relevant for biomedical and lightweight structures
- The development of topology-optimized lightweight tooling, enabling major material and weight reductions – especially for small batch production
- The use of wood-based layered tooling systems, exploring directional material strength with minimal binder usage for sustainable fabrication
- Implementation of the 6R sustainability model in tool design and manufacturing – from reduce and reuse to rethink and recycle
The talks demonstrated how material science and sustainable manufacturing are increasingly inseparable.
In his talk, Anutsek Sharma presented our progress on ULTRACERAMIC® surface technology for 3D-printed magnesium parts, offering performance in corrosion protection and surface functionality.
Pouria Ghiasi presented a scientific poster on bioabsorbable magnesium implants with PEO surface, bridging surface technology with medical needs and material behavior. More information to our Magnesium Implants: MagImp ProjectMarks Major Advance in Implant Technology
Our PEO ULTRACERAMIC® technology supports lightweight metals across industries – enabling durable, efficient, and functional surfaces in automotive, mechanical, aerospace, and medical fields.
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