DED (Directed Energy Deposition) is a new technology and foundation for fast adaption in remote areas is quite limited. There is a considerably large number of metal workshops and relevant companies in the Northern Scandinavia, but metal AM and especially DED is yet to be effectively utilized. The outcomes of IDiD - Implementation of DeD AM in future manufacturing project provides insights for the companies from the metal production and the similar sectors to perceive the potential impacts of the AM DED adoption and go through the transition process systematically. Besides, IDiD establishes the foundation for future crossborder RDI of metal AM and smart manufacturing of SMEs to help the sustainable development of the region and boost its competitiveness.
IDiD partners are internationally distinguished experts on metal AM materials, manufacturing techniques, and supply chains. The project is the continuation of a long partnership and the beginning of a new cross-border RDI with a focus on addressing scientific and technical questions that facilitates the regions green transition, enhancing competitiveness and attractiveness for new experts and enterprises. The role of flexible DED-based production in crisis situations will be central throughout the project.
IDiD implements a holistic approach that considers material properties, design aspects, and technological and supply chain factors. Empirical results will facilitate breakthroughs in the design and manufacturing of next-generation sustainable products. Literature surveys and panel discussions with international equipment-and-service providers will generate guidelines for local companies on using DED for various production lines and products. In addition to technical aspects, cost-efficiency will be investigated by comparing the investment and operational costs of different solutions. The DEDs competitiveness in Northern Scandinavia will be investigated using multifaceted information from material performance and technological advantages to investments and supply chain performance.
IDiD project is funded by the EU Interreg Aurora 2021-2027 funding programme:
1. Smart and sustainable growth, 1.1 Smart specialization, research and innovation
Duration: 1.1.2023 - 31.12.2025
Total budget: 2 000 000 euros
EU funding: 1 160 000 euros
Lead partner EU: University of Oulu - FMT Research Group
Lead partner Norway: UiT The Arctic University of Norway
Project partners EU: Lulea University of Technology (LTU), Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT)
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IDiD Poster: IDiD project poster (English)
IDiD Press release 01 December 2022: Read here IDiD project's press release >>>
University of Oulu, Future Manufacturing Technologies (FMT) research group:
Mikko Hietala, mikko.hietala(at)oulu.fi
Lulea University of Technology:
Johanne Mouzon, johanne.mouzon(at)ltu.se
Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT:
Ilkka Poutiainen, ilkka.poutiainen(at)lut.fi
UiT The Arctic University of Norway:
Pourya Pourhejazy, pourya.pourhejazy(at)uit.no
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