SustainablE Steel Additive Manufacturing (SESAM)
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Högskolan Väst - Högskolan Väst Inst f ingenjörsvetenskap |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 5 246 666 |
| Project duration | September 2022 - February 2026 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | Calls within the Hållbar Industri area |
| Call | Upscaling for a sustainable industry 2022 |
Important results from the project
SESAM was successfully completed and the main project goals were achieved. The consortium developed process technology for Additive Manufacturing of complex stainless steel material using laser-wire Directed Energy Deposition. Extensive experimental work and equipment development were performed to derive the thermal input leading to the desired material quality and performance. The good cooperation within the consortium led to the production of a sustainably manufactured demonstrator part.
Expected long term effects
SESAM partners intensified their cooperation, and continued activities are planned to elevate the technology further to industrial level. Long-term cooperation between the partners is expected within direct cooperation and a continuation in funded projects to lift the technology to higher TRL. The development of key technologies in AM will support important developments in Sweden to increase competitiveness towards global players to be able to produce high-performance products in key fields.
Approach and implementation
Project´s success was based on the good cooperation in the team with focus on overcoming obstacles. The methodology was defined correctly and conducted accordingly. The SESAM technical progress developed as intended. Due to unexpected technical hurdles in the unexplored research fields, the project results were achieved with a delay in the time plan. However, all partners committed to the goals and put significant additional effort to deliver the expected results.