STC F - Forming
Chairman: Prof. Stefania Bruschi
Vice-Chairman: Prof. Brad Kinsey
Secretary: Prof. Marion Merklein
STC F focuses on processes where the final shape or objective is achieved through plastic deformation of metals, or metal-based composites and hybrids. Topics include plasticity theory applied to industrial forming, tribology and material characterization aspects, process design, optimization, modelling and simulation, sensing and in-process monitoring, digital twins and AI-driven process control, sustainable lightweight design, joining by forming, and plastic deformation-based additive manufacturing, including integration into hybrid processes.
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