Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology
Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology

Sustainable Welding

Efficiency and ecology in harmony

Today, more than ever, a sustainable production process requires a balance between highly efficient processes and sustainable responsibility. With a focus on sustainability, Fraunhofer IPK optimizes welding technology to minimize environmental impact without compromising quality and cost-effectiveness. Advances in manufacturing technology offer immense opportunities for the development of energy-saving and resource-conserving welding processes.

Our solutions for more sustainable welding

 

Quality Management

  • Monitoring of relevant factors during the construction process
  • State-of-the-art inspection methods and sensor technology
  • Comprehensive quality management strategy throughout the value chain
Quality Management
 

Laser Cladding

  • Sustainable and cost-optimized production 
  • Extended service life of highly stressed components such as brakes, bearing seats, valves, vanes, pump wheels and turbine blades
What is Laser Cladding?
 

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Repair Technologies

  • Laser powder cladding is a cost-effective and material-friendly alternative for repairing expensive and complex components.
  • Equipment: Trumpf TruLaser 7020, as well as extensive measuring and production technology.
Repair Technologies
 

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Life Cycle Assessment / LCA

  • Customized sustainability assessments for production processes
  • Life cycle assessments with LCA, SLCA, critical reviews according to ISO 14040/44 and DIN/TS 35235
Life cycle assessment / LCA
 

Powder Analysis

  • Gain insight into your coating processes
  • (Partially) automated modeling
  • Shorter, more predictable turnaround times
Powder analysis

Read more in FUTUR Magazine

 

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FUTUR article

Better Than New

By combining Scangineering and additive repair technologies, tools or components can be repaired automatically – an exciting field of application for the reverse engineering technology made by Fraunhofer IPK.

Automated repair
 

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FUTUR article

Welding Technology Meets Artificial Intelligence

Modern additive processes require highly efficient quality assurance methods. Could neural networks be the key?

Welding and AI
 

FUTUR article

Material Matters

Sustainability is as important as efficiency in welding today. Both can be increased through material selection, lightweight construction methods and, not least, Industry 4.0 processes.

Improve efficiency and sustainability
 

FUTUR article

Eco-friendly Welding

To ensure that products manufactured using welding processes are environmentally friendly, the environmental impact must be balanced throughout their life cycle.

eco-friendly welding