Abstract The CAFAMEX project investigates the additive manufacturing of metal components using material extrusion of a thermoplastic feedstock loaded with metal particles (MEX-TRB/M). This technology enables the production of metal parts using equipment that is less costly and less complex than that required by other metal additive manufacturing processes. The [...]

Abstract The project explores the possibility of using additive manufacturing (AM) of ceramic materials to produce ceramic tools for metal cutting. Among other advantages, this concept aims to manufacture ceramic tools with optimized cutting geometries, provide them with customized texturing of the cutting surface, generate optimized internal cooling channels at [...]

Abstract In this project, the EPMAN group developed an extrusion head optimized for the additive manufacturing of metal/polymer composite filaments (MEX/M), addressing three critical aspects of the process: filament feeding, heating of the liquefaction chamber, and the geometric limitations of conventional nozzles. Alternative prototypes were designed and evaluated for each [...]

Abstract This project addressed the improvement of the quality of metal components manufactured using material extrusion with a metal-filled feedstock (MEX-TRB/M), an additive manufacturing technology notable for its low cost and accessibility. The work focused on the shaping and chemical debinding stages, analysing how part quality evolves from the green [...]

Abstract The project aims to develop and optimize the additive manufacturing of metal parts using Metal Extrusion (MEX/M) as an alternative to conventional metal powder-based technologies, with the goal of reducing costs, energy consumption, and the risks associated with the handling of raw materials. The process uses filaments composed of [...]

Abstract The TEDI project is a 36-month Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnership in Higher Education (KA220-HED) running from September 2024 to August 2027, co-funded with a grant of €250,000. Coordinated by Rzeszów University of Technology (Poland) alongside Kaunas University of Technology (Lithuania) and the University of Oviedo (Spain), TEDI directly addresses the [...]

Abstract The processes utilized for Additive Manufacturing (AM) production of metallic parts usually entail the use of hazardous feedstocks, expensive production equipment, and high energy consumption. Metal Material Extrusion AM (MEX/M) presents an alternative multi-step approach that addresses these challenges by additively extruding polymer-metal composite filaments, constructing a green part. [...]

Abstract This project investigated the feasibility of using a non-contact 3D scanning sensor integrated into an additive manufacturing machine for the in-situ characterization of parts produced by material extrusion of thermoplastic feedstock (MEX-TRB/P). Unlike conventional ex-situ inspection methods, an integrated scanning system makes it possible to analyse layer topography during [...]

Abstract: Additive manufacturing processes are opening up a world of possibilities towards obtaining parts with complex geometry and adjustable properties. Its impact in sectors such as biomechanics, energy or aerospace is already appreciable, but the forecasts point to a real revolution linked to the development of different technologies of additive [...]

Abstract The project aims to develop an integrated manufacturing and non-contact dimensional inspection system using sensors based on Conoscopic Holography (CH). To this end, these sensors will be integrated into machine tools, initially three-axis machines, by developing the necessary mounting, communication, control, and calibration systems, as well as studying their [...]

Abstract: The current productivity requirements to facilitate the rapid delivery of high-quality products to market in which the accuracy achieved in the manufacturing plays a prominent role, have promoted significant advances in the machining and inspection phases on CNC machines. On Machine Measuring techniques (OMM) stands out among these advances, [...]

Abstract: The current requirement of precision on freeform surface machining, as well as productivity necessities which facilitate the supply of high-quality products to the market, have promoted an important progress on integration of machining and inspection stages on machining centres. On Machine Measuring techniques (OMM) stand out among these advances, [...]