SAAM@Offshore
Brief Description
This research project focuses on the implementation of the additive manufacturing process based on submerged arc welding (“Submerged Arc Additive Manufacturing”—SAAM) for the production of structural components and corrosion-protective coatings for offshore renewable energy installations. SAAM technology offers significant advantages in the production of large components with complex geometries. In particular, it provides high design flexibility combined with material savings. It also increases energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness by shortening and optimizing the manufacturing process chain. Finally, it enables the application of multi-material protective coatings to existing components.
Against this backdrop, three central objectives emerge:
- Resource efficiency in material use (sustainability)
- Energy efficiency during manufacturing processes
- Increased durability of structural components (corrosion protection)
The research project aims to identify further industrial applications for additive manufacturing processes
. This includes lowering the barrier to entry for their use, particularly in Schleswig-Holstein’s industrial landscape—which is dominated by small and medium-sized enterprises—but also throughout Germany. Last but not least, the project results will contribute to strengthening Schleswig-Holstein’s position as a leader in the energy transition.
