Partners

Aalto University (AALTO) was established in 2010 through a merger of the Helsinki School of Economics, Helsinki University of Technology and the University of Art. Aalto University combines science and art with technology and business. The Aalto community is made up of 15 000 students, over 400 professors and close to 5 000 other faculty and staff. Aalto has systematically profiled its activities in seven key research areas that aim to provide research-based solutions and services to tackle grand societal challenges.

In science and technology, Aalto is the leading university in Finland since it educates more than 40% of the country’s engineering graduates and accounts for 50% of all university-based start-ups. In the 2024 QS World University Rankings, Aalto is placed at 113 globally making it the highest-ranked university in Finland.

Fronius International GmbH (FRONIUS) converts electrical energy using power electronics and is recognized as a technology leader in the three business units.

  • Perfect Charging: When it comes to battery charging, Fronius is a pioneer in terms of energy efficiency, cost effectiveness and storage life.
  • Perfect Welding: In welding technology, Fronius is a competent partner for the international automotive industry and other metalworking sectors with high standards of quality and sustainability.
  • Solar Energy: High-quality solar inverters and storage systems are developed and manufactured in-house for the autonomous supply of electrical energy to end customers.

Gefertec GmbH (GEFERTEC) was founded in 2015 and is part of the Berlin.Industrial.Group which has more than 320 employees. The company offers complete manufacturing systems for metal 3D printing using the Wire-Arc-Additive-Manufacturing (WAAM) process. For this purpose, GEFERTEC develops traditional gas metal arc welding combined with special expertise for the additive construction of components, a robust 3- or 5-axis machine system, integrative CAM software and process-related quality assurance.

With over 40 delivered production systems worldwide and over 200 feasibility studies at GEFERTECs Application Center in Berlin the company is a world leader in additive part manufacturing of medium-to-large components. In 2023 the Berlin.Industrial.Group and GEFERTEC launched the first DED-arc exclusive conference, the WAAMathon.

Meyer Turku Oy (MT) Meyer Turku is a Finnish shipbuilding company specializing in the design and construction of demanding, innovative, and environmentally efficient cruise ships, car ferries, and special vessels. Our share of the global cruise construction market is approximately 15%, and our shipyard’s order books extend through 2028 and beyond. Meyer Turku’s largest customers are Royal Caribbean International, Carnival Cruise Lines, TUI Cruises and the Finnish Border Guard.

Meyer Turku employs 2000 top professionals and operates the Turku shipyard where vessels have been built since 1737. Meyer Turku’s subsidiaries are Piikkio Works Oy, a cabin factory located in Piikkiö, Shipbuilding Completion Oy, which offers complete deliveries to public spaces, and ENG’nD Oy, a shipbuilding and offshore design company based in Rauma.

Novum Structures GmbH (NOVUM) is one of the world leaders in the design and construction of 3-dimensional structural systems and their integrated cladding. 3-dimensional or spatial structures carry loading simultaneously in all directions, which contrasts to conventional building systems which typically carry loads through orthogonal 2 dimensional planes of resistance.

For over 35 years Novum has designed and built hundreds of successful projects for diverse clients all over the world. Over the last 10 years Novum has taken a leading role, in close cooperation with Meyer Turku, to bring architectural enclosures once thought impossible for marine applications, to the cruise ship industry. Recent evidence of this success was the on time completion of the Icon Class Aquadome. The Aquadome is the largest glazed superstructure ever to be fitted to a cruise ship and was fitted in a single lifting operation in November 2022 at Meyer Turku shipyard.

Riga Technical University (RTU) is a prestigious, accredited higher education and research institution in the Republic of Latvia. Established in 1862, RTU is one of the oldest and most respected institutions of higher technical education in Eastern Europe. RTU is the largest technological university in the Baltic states with nearly 15000 students including more than 5000 international students from more than 100 countries.

RTU is a highly respected international partner. Its 222 professors/associated professors and 768 research staff are continually striving towards high-quality study processes, excellence in research, and sustainable innovations. In the 2024 QS World University Rankings, RTU is placed at 262 in Europe making it the highest-ranked university in Latvia.

Chemnitz University of Technology (TUC) is an international renowned teaching and research institution with strong background in production engineering offering attractive degree programs, superior study conditions, and innovative, market oriented research achievements. TUC is a modern and research-focused university in Germany with 2400 staff members and 8500 students from 94 countries.

The research team participating to the project at TUC has extensive knowledge in the field of classical welding technology and materials science and has led numerous internationally leading studies concerning additive manufacturing.

voestalpine Bohler Welding Germany GmbH (VABWG) is a leader in the world of welding with more than 100 years of experience. We have a unique product portfolio within welding wire material, including specific materials adapted for additive manufacturing.

VABWG unique competence in welding metallurgy and has a long history of research and innovative solutions that generate new knowledge through applied research, new product development, and product optimization.