Research Test Beds
Our laboratory conducts cutting-edge research across multiple domains of additive manufacturing, pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
Our research areas are:
General
Mechanical Design, Materials & Additive Manufacturing is dedicated to develop multidisciplinary methods to design, evaluate, and manufacture innovative materials and technologies.
Key Research Topics
- Wind turbine mechanical components, such as drivetrains, and wind structures
- Combining modelling and analysis, material level to full scale experiments
- Additive manufacturing to advance technology development
- Improve reliability and reduce the cost of energy at both design and operation stages
David Bue Pedersen Professor Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering Phone: +45 45254810 dbpe@dtu.dk
Hybrid Manufacturing
Combining additive and subtractive manufacturing processes for enhanced capabilities.
Key Research Topics:
- Integration of 3D printing with CNC machining
- Multi-material hybrid processes
- Process planning and optimization
- Quality control and in-situ monitoring
- Tool path generation for hybrid systems
Featured Project
Hybrid Metal-Polymer Wind Turbine Component
Advanced hybrid manufacturing process combining metal 3D printing with polymer composite integration for next-generation wind turbine components. This project demonstrates 40% weight reduction while maintaining structural integrity.
Jon Spangenberg Head of Section, Professor Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering Mobile: +45 93518898 josp@dtu.dk
Topology Optimization
Computational methods for designing optimized structures for additive manufacturing.
Topology Optimization
- Key Research Topics
- Generative design algorithms
- Lattice structure optimization
- Multi-objective optimization (weight, stiffness, cost)
- Manufacturing constraint integration
- Biomimetic design principles
Featured Project
Optimized Aerospace Bracket
Topology optimization reduced component weight by 65% compared to traditional design, while increasing load-bearing capacity by 20%. Manufactured using LPBF technology with titanium alloy.
Contact
Ole Sigmund Professor Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering Phone: +45 45254256 olsi@dtu.dk