- Ruhr-Universität Bochum

Andreas Ostendorf leads the new research group, which is optimizing laser cladding with the help of robotics. © RUB-Chair of Laser Application Technology, Damian Haske
New Research Group

Creating new tool geometries using lasers and robots

Laser cladding enables a type of 3D printing with metals. Researchers from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering aim to further enhance this technology using computer simulations and robotics.

A new research group, led by Prof. Dr. Andreas Ostendorf from the Chair of Laser Application Technology at Ruhr University Bochum, will focus on optimizing laser cladding through robotics and computer simulations. The goal is to develop innovative tool geometries tailored to specific applications. Funded by €3.85 million from the DFG, the project will start in early 2025.

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Published
December 17th, 2024
Author
Julia Weiler (jwe)