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Source: Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University – Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University –
On February 13, representatives of the Almaz-Antey Aerospace Defense Concern visited the scientific and technical laboratories of the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials and Transport (IMMT) of SPbPU. The purpose of the visit was to get acquainted with advanced technologies in the field of additive manufacturing, materials processing and engineering developments.
Specialists from Almaz-Antey’s production units were shown 3D printing with ceramics and metal — technologies for jet application of binders and selective laser melting of metal powders. The possibilities of 3D printing of polymer composites based on extrusion were also demonstrated.
The delegation became familiar with plasma spheroidization of powder materials – a process for synthesizing powders of unique alloys suitable for use in additive technologies.
In the area of low-tonnage production and 3D printing of large-sized parts, guests were shown WAAM (electric arc growing) technology and a section for post-processing printed parts.
At the Russian-German Center for Laser Technologies, guests saw how parts are repaired using direct laser growth, and how damaged parts and components are restored using laser technologies.
During the visit, Almaz-Antey representatives discussed with the polytechnicians the prospects for cooperation in the development of new materials and technologies that can be used in the defense industry. Particular attention was paid to the issues of introducing additive technologies into production processes.
We highly appreciate the level of developments carried out at IMMiT. We are confident that joint projects will help accelerate the implementation of innovative solutions in our industry, the delegation representatives noted.
At the end of the visit, the parties expressed interest in further cooperation in solving production problems.
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