Rare-earth-free. High performance. Scalable for industry.
The Opportunity
Additive manufacturing of aluminum is still constrained by hot cracking, porosity, and dependence on expensive rare-earth elements (e.g. scandium).
These limitations prevent reliable series production and drive material costs to uneconomic levels.
This patented alloy system removes these barriers and enables cost-efficient, robust aluminum AM for industrial-scale applications.
The Innovation
A novel Al–Mg–Zr–Si–(Ca) alloy specifically engineered for laser powder bed fusion (PBF-LB/M):
Rare-earth-free strengthening concept
Stable solidification behavior → crack-free printing
Controlled intermetallic precipitation and grain refinement
Flexible heat treatment (optional, simplified, or none)
The result: high strength, excellent ductility, and near-100% process reliability in additive manufacturing.
Performance Snapshot
Hardness: 70–100 HBW
Mechanical profile: high strength + good ductility + toughness
Manufacturing yield: near-100% build success
Cost advantage: 40–60% lower material cost vs. Sc-containing alloys
Supply security: no critical raw materials
Target Markets
Aerospace: structural brackets, housings, lightweight components
Automotive: crash-relevant and structural AM parts
Industrial machinery & tooling: high-strength lightweight components
MRO & spare parts: on-demand, localized production
Value for License Partners
Faster industrialization of aluminum AM
Lower material and processing costs
Compatibility with existing PBF-LB/M platforms
Sustainability & supply-chain resilience
Direct integration into existing powder or component portfolios
IP & Licensing Status
Patent-protected alloy concept
Clear freedom-to-operate advantage vs. scandium-based systems
Suitable for exclusive or non-exclusive licensing
Licensing Models
Material licensing (powder producers)
OEM integration (component manufacturers)
Co-development agreements (application-specific alloys)
