SERVICES

METALS AND ALLOYS R&D

Commercial Metals and Custom Alloy Development

• Commercial grades improvement and properties maximization
• Tailored compositions for extreme environments (high-temp, fatigue, wear, corrosion, magnetic, etc.)
• Rapid prototyping and small-batch melts: from idea to actual part

Process Improvement and Optimization

• Heat treat processing design, improvement, and optimization
• Solidification modeling and casting process tuning (add-on)
• Thermomechanical strategies: forging, rolling, extrusion, drawing and more

Lab and In-Field Failure Analysis & Root Cause Investigations

• Metallography and fractography to identify root causes
• Failure modes: fatigue, corrosion, hydrogen embrittlement
• Fracture mechanics + advanced electron characterization
• Degradation environments testing, modeling, and analysis

Advanced Electron Characterization & Mechanical Testing

• SEM, EDS, XRD, EPMA, EBSD, and bulk-, micro-, nano-hardness testing
• Magnetic, thermal, and mechanical property evaluation
• Topography of coatings and fracture surfaces

Phase Diagram & Thermodynamic Modeling

• CALPHAD-based predictions of phase behavior and transformations
• Alloy design strategies and process condition guidance

Materials Selection & Substitution

• Performance- and cost-driven alloy recommendations
• Sustainable alternatives to critical/legacy materials

High-Performance & Specialty Metals

• Alloys for fusion energy, high-field magnets, and harsh service
• Wear-resistant, conductive, or high-strength systems
• Racing car prototyping and manufacturing

Sustainable Materials R&D

• LEAN alloy development
• Recyclable and resource-efficient materials

Rapid Screening Using AI Engines

• Property prediction and optimization
• Data-driven alloy design
• Experimental series for optimal discovery

Field-Ready Prototyping & Testing

• In-situ and real-world validation of trial components
• Closed-loop feedback between lab, model, and application

FOUNDRY SOLUTIONS

Neutral Expertise & R&D Review

• OEM performance analysis and thermal surveys
• Vibration, acoustics, thermography (add-on)
• In-field chemistry measurements

Casting Process Optimization

• Solidification modeling to reduce defects
• Gating and mold design improvements
• Yield maximization and cycle time reduction

Alloy Development & Tailoring

• Custom alloy design
• High-strength, corrosion- and wear-resistant options
• Sustainable and cost-reducing alloys

Defect Analysis & Troubleshooting

• Root cause diagnostics using field-proven algorithms
• In-field/lab metallography and process evaluation
• Remediation recommendations

Simulation & Modeling Services

• Casting, thermal, and stress modeling (CAE)
• Microstructure and property evolution prediction

Melt Practice & Refining Support

• Best practices for melting and alloying
• Gas, inclusion, and impurity control
• Furnace and scrap analysis

Thermal Processing & Heat Treatment

• Custom heat treatment cycle design
• Distortion/residual stress control

Sand System & Mold Material Evaluation (add-on)

• Sand property and binder optimization
• Material selection and reuse strategies
• Solutions for veining, erosion, burn-on

Quality & Process Control Development

• Thermal analysis, SPC, vibration/acoustic monitoring (add-on)
• Data-driven QC and traceability implementation

Sustainability & Waste Reduction

• Scrap reduction and efficiency improvements
• Sand reuse and by-product valorization
• Compliance and emissions support

Training & Technical Coaching

• Workshops and hands-on support
• Defect prevention, process improvement, and Industry 4.0
• Certification and knowledge advancement

MODELING / DIGITAL TWINS / PROTOTYPING / PRODUCTION

CAD: Concept → Design

• 3D modeling and conversion from 2D drawings
• Old drawings restoration and reverse engineering via 3D scanning

CAE: Multiphysics Engineering Simulation

• Mechanical, casting, thermal, and fracture simulations

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

• End-to-end product development and validation
• Support for multi-disciplinary teams and workflows

Prototyping, Additive Manufacturing, Trial Casting

• 3D-printing in plastics, sands, and metals
• Trial castings and accelerated testing

Digital Twin Solutions

• Virtual systems for real-time monitoring and performance analysis
• Industry 4.0 predictive tools and smart diagnostics

System Integration (Add-on)

• Workflow automation and tool connectivity from design to production

AI Engines Applications (Add-on)

• Predictive design, QC, and failure prevention
• AI-assisted smart automation

Cloud Solutions (Add-on)

• Remote access, simulation hosting, and collaborative data sharing
• Secure and scalable cloud infrastructure for engineering

TAILORED TRAINING

Training, Support & Coaching On Demand

• Custom metallurgical and process training for your teams
• Integration of Industry 4.0 and AI tools
• Tool/software selection, CAD/CAE workflow training
• Digital transformation support
• Workshops and certification guidance