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Chemistry and Materials
Materials and Surfaces Engineering Platform (PIMS)
Platform
The PIMS platform contributes to the understanding of the process-microstructure-properties relationship with the aim of improving the performance and durability of materials and structures. The platform comprises 3 poles allowing the elaboration of materials by conventional processes, the elaboration by additive manufacturing (Powder Injection Molding) and the characterization of their microstructures and properties. Using our equipment, we can not only control the relationships between the parameters of the elaboration process, the microstructure and the mechanical properties of a metal alloy on the scale of a simple geometry specimen, but also transpose them to the scale of a larger casting with a more complex geometry in order to optimize its properties. We also work on friction materials and are able to develop materials with formulation and manufacturing process control. The PIMS platform is strongly connected to the ISIS4D and 4Maat platforms. We are open to all academic and industrial collaborations and propose services in line with our expertise.
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Arnaud Beaurain
Technical manager -
Denis Najjar
Scientific manager -
Jean-François Witz
Technical manager
Bâtiment ESPRIT, Avenue Paul Langevin
Campus Cité scientifique, Université de Lille
59650 VILLENEUVE D'ASCQ
Chiffres clés
• € 1.8 million of equipment• 217 m² of surface
Effectif
Effectif total : 4
Skills
• Ceramics
• Friction materials
• Development processes
• Microstructures
• Mechanical properties
• Thermal properties
• X-ray tomography
• Surface topography
• Surface electrochemistry
Example(s) of projects
• Development of organic-based friction materials incorporating biosourced and/or recycled elements
• Additive manufacturing of passive components by topological optimization
Collaborations/Partners/Scientific clients
Applications sectors
- Construction / Architecture / Urban planning / Real Estate
- Automotive industry
- Science / Research
Services provided
• Development of friction materials (filled polymers)
• Elaboration by additive manufacturing of metals and ceramics
• Characterisation of the microstructures of materials
• Characterisation of the thermal and thermomechanical properties of materials
• Electrochemical and topographic characterisation of surfaces
Training offers
Consulting services
• Foundry and controlled solidification equipment for the elaboration of metallic materials
• Equipment for the elaboration of friction materials (Press with heated platens, Blender)
• Additive manufacturing equipment for metals and ceramics (Printers and furnace for, debinding and sintering)
• Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) for the characterisation of materials microstructures
• Optical profilometry for the characterisation of materials topography
• Equipment for thermal and thermomechanical properties identification (LFA, dilatometer, hot disk, TGA/DSC)
Equipments
| Nom | Modèle | Marque |
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| Foundry | ||
| Controlled solidification Specimen 3D | ||
| Additive manufacturing equipment | ||
| Press with heated platens | Lab 600/ | Fontune Presses |
| Scanning electron microscope (SEM) | S-3600N/ | Hitachi |
| Optical profilometry set | NT1100/ | WYKO |
| Thermal properties measuring equipment LFA | NETZSCH | |
| Equipment for measuring thermal properties | TPS 2500S/ | HOT-DISK |
| Dilatometer | DL 402 PC/ | NETZSCH |
| Simultaneous thermal analyzer (ATG/DSC) | LABSYS |
Affiliated institutions / organisations
Unit(s) of attachment
Groups/Networks/Federations
Labellisations
Regional strategic areas of activity
- Chemistry and Materials
- Coatings and surface treatments
- Industrial processes engineering, efficient processes