RES2AM: RESilient and RESource efficient Additive Manufacturing of large/complex added value parts
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | RISE Research Institutes of Sweden AB - RISE |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 1 500 000 |
| Project duration | October 2024 - October 2025 |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Venture | Impact Innovation Net Zero industry - Program-specific efforts |
| Call | Impact Innovation: System demonstrators for the sustainable manufacturing industries of the future - step 1 |
Purpose and goal
The purpose of RES2AM is to advance sustainable, resilient manufacturing by achieving first-time-right production of large, complex metallic components using Powder Bed Fusion - Laser Beam (PBF-LB). The project’s goal is to reduce material waste and energy consumption while ensuring high-quality output through real-time monitoring and process control. RES2AM targets scalable AM solutions, enhancing supply chain resilience in the aerospace and energy sectors.
Expected effects and result
RES2AM aims to reduce waste and energy by 50% in large-scale AM of metallic parts, achieving first-time-right production. By integrating real-time monitoring, it will cut defect rates by 25% and establish a resilient, scalable supply chain for metallic components in aerospace and energy. The project promotes a shift to sustainable, circular manufacturing, enhancing Sweden´s competitiveness and setting a new standard for efficient, resilient AM on a global scale.
Planned approach and implementation
The RES2AM project adopts a two-stage approach. In Stage 1, pilot solutions will be developed and validated, focusing on design frameworks, real-time monitoring systems, and advanced thermal management for large-scale AM parts. This stage lays the groundwork by testing solutions in industrial settings. In Stage 2, a system demonstrator will be implemented to reach industrial readiness, targeting high-quality, resilient AM processes tailored for aerospace and energy sectors, achieving TRL goals.