Metals for a safe and sustainable society (MESO)

The research activity of the group focuses on the development and optimization of metallic materials and manufacturing and forming processes in a sustainable manner, to improve the safety of individuals and the environment. The main activity of the group is carried out in the transport, energy and construction sectors. Among the metals, light alloys and their foams are considered, mainly aluminum, and high strength steels, together with reinforced or composite materials. In particular, the manufacturing processes that combine the application of high temperature and/or deformation during their manufacture and forming are of interest. Among them, fusion welding, solid state welding (FSW), brazing and creep forming are mainly considered. The aim is to combine conventional and additive manufacturing techniques to improve existing products in the market. On the basis of the development of the projects of group S2S, it is capital to establish the correlation among process parameters, t