Additive manufacturing of rare earth hard magnetic materials

This proposal aims to examine the potential of laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing (AM) in producing rare earth magnetic materials and open the door for manufacturing such components via recycled materials. The AM sector is the fastest-growing area within advanced manufacturing and presents a unique opportunity to boost economic profiles at both provincial and national levels and establish a robust domestic supply chain, particularly for rare earth magnets. The project stakeholders are GreenAge Materials (GreenAge), the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), and the Multi-Scale Additive Manufacturing Lab (MSAM) at the University of Waterloo.

Faculty Supervisor:

Mihaela Luminita Vlasea

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Partner:

GreenAge

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Waterloo

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