Cross-border competence development for the intelligent repair of metallic components using additive manufacturing
The cross-border AMRT project addresses the increasing challenge of repairing worn and damaged components economically, resource-efficiently and sustainably. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in particular have so far only had limited access to modern additive repair technologies. In close cooperation between Rosenheim University of Applied Sciences and Wels University of Applied Sciences, innovative repair processes based on laser-wire additive manufacturing and laser-powder additive manufacturing with an integrated milling process are being developed, tested and transferred to industrial application. Central components of the project are cross-border pilot projects for the repair of practically relevant components as well as a comprehensive qualification and knowledge transfer program consisting of lecture series, workshops and excursions. The aim is to support SMEs in lowering production costs, reducing downtimes and using resources more efficiently. The structured exchange of expertise and the establishment of a long-term innovation network will strengthen cross-border cooperation between companies, universities and research institutions in the long term.
Project background
The AMRT project addresses the challenge of repairing worn or damaged components economically and sustainably, although SMEs have so far only had limited access to additive repair technologies. In the project, state-of-the-art laser-wire and laser-powder additive manufacturing processes are applied in pilot projects and taught in a practical way through lecture series, workshops and excursions.
Project objective
AMRT aims to develop innovative additive repair processes for worn and damaged components, test them in practice and make them accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises.
Project procedure
The project procedure includes the development and testing of additive repair processes in cross-border pilot projects as well as the systematic implementation of practical training formats such as lecture series, workshops and excursions. At the same time, demonstrators will be created, experiences documented and a long-term innovation network for sustainable cooperation between universities and companies established.
Innovation
The innovation lies in the combination of laser wire AM and laser powder AM with a milling process for the practical repair of worn components. Business and industry benefit from more efficient, resource-saving repair processes, lower production costs and shorter downtimes, while the public benefits from more sustainable production processes and increased regional innovative strength.
Project lead
Project staff
T +49 (0) 8031 / 805 - 2953 daniel.schlemmer[at]th-rosenheim.de
ORCID iD: 0009-0003-3004-3749
External project collaboration
Fachhochschule Oberösterreich
Fachhochschule Oberösterreich
Project duration
2026-01-01 - 2027-12-31Project partners
Project funding
