New ERDF joint project researches AMC materials for high-performance laser cladding coatings

Together with SITEC Industrietechnologie GmbH and CMMC GmbH, the Chair of Materials and Surface Technology at Chemnitz University of Technology is starting an ERDF joint project funded by the Sächsische Aufbaubank (SAB) entitled "AlVa Laser mOb - Aluminium-based composite powder application by means of
Laser cladding on simple metallic surfaces", which aims to develop novel aluminium matrix composite (AMC) materials for laser cladding.

AMC materials, in which aluminium alloys are usually reinforced with 5–30% SiC particles by volume, are characterised by high wear and corrosion resistance combined with low weight and are therefore considered high-performance lightweight materials. In order to utilise their potential for additive manufacturing and coating processes such as laser cladding in the future, the project consortium is developing a complete process chain: from the production of suitable AMC semi-finished products (CMMC GmbH) to their conversion into powder form using ultrasonic atomisation (Chair of Materials and Surface Technology at Chemnitz University of Technology) and the processing of AMC composite powders into highly wear- and corrosion-resistant coatings (SITEC Industrietechnologie GmbH).

The close cooperation of all partners makes it possible to clarify fundamental scientific and technical relationships between process parameters, microstructure and the resulting properties of AMC materials, especially powders and coatings. On this basis, high-quality AMC composite powders with process-adapted properties can be provided. The project thus makes an important contribution to technological innovation and resource efficiency in Saxony.

5.3.2026 – Projects of the professorship ( maximilian.grimm@mb… )