After highlighting two of the three main technologies in additive metal manufacturing, the time has come to present the latest technique: Laser Cladding. Laser Cladding consists of melting, directly, metallic powder, having previously projected it onto the surface of a base or substrate. Depending on its final use, or, saying in other words, on the characteristics of the piece on which it is to be used, the...Read more
Within the industrial landscape, the adoption of Additive Manufacturing is providing companies with innovative, customised and technologically advanced solutions to meet the shifting demands of their customers. By creating metallic objects by adding the material layer by layer, instead of using the techniques of casting, moulding, cutting and other traditional methods, this advanced manufacturing approach makes...Read more
Ibon Ocaña, European Business Development at CEIT. This month on advanced materials closes with some words from the coordinator of the Advanced Materials node of the BDIH, Ibon Ocaña. Ibon Ocaña holds a PhD in Engineering from the University of Navarra, and has an extensive and applied research career in the field of advanced materials which he has developed from the CEIT technology centre. He has been...Read more
This analysis, driven by the B·Womenin Industry initiative in the Basque Country and replicated in Europe, shows that the most competitive companies also have the most level playing field in terms of gender. These companies - with gender balanced teams and workplaces that value female talent - are not only increasing revenue and stimulating innovation, but they also foster more stable and sustainable business decisions. Thanks to inclusive recruitment processes, equality plans and workplace...Read more