Overview
The Guelph Manufacturing Institute drives cutting-edge research in advanced materials development and understanding. Research related to the development, characterization and understanding of light metals, high strength steels and other novel materials for transportation, biomedical applications and energy
Technology and Research Themes
Mechanics of Steels and Light Metals
- Hot stamping, rolling and forming.
- R&D Focus: Deformation mechanics, damage tolerance and processing development.
- Industry Needs: Automotive, manufacturing and energy infrastructure.
Solidification of Metals and Alloys
- Casting and additive manufacturing.
- R&D Focus: Microstructure/property relationships, defect analysis and unique properties.
- Industry Needs: Automotive and aerospace industries.
Materials Development for Subtractive and Additive Manufacturing
- 3D Printing and hybrid manufacturing.
- R&D Focus: Materials characterization, materials behavior and mechanical properties.
- Industry Needs: Automotive, biomedical, aerospace and electronics.