Workshop - Additive Metal Manufacturing: Science and Innovation

Organized by Verder Scientific Italia in collaboration with QMET and the Metallurgy Group of the Department of Engineering at the University of Ferrara, this two‑day intensive workshop is dedicated to an in‑depth exploration of the relationship between process parameters, post‑processing treatments, and the performance of metallic materials.

The workshop aims to integrate academic expertise, industrial experience, and state‑of‑the‑art technological tools in order to promote the dissemination of applied knowledge along the entire process–microstructure–properties chain.

The first day will focus on the principles and applications of L‑PBF and DED technologies, with particular attention to stainless steels as well as to the development of FeSi alloys for ferromagnetic applications and multimaterial structures, also considering the effects of post‑fabrication treatments.

The second day will broaden the perspective toward emerging approaches and materials, including the production of AISI 316L stainless steel via Material Extrusion technology, the optimization of AlSi10Mg alloys through heat treatments and surface modifications, and the challenges of additive manufacturing in the fabrication of superelastic NiTi alloys.

The program is complemented by hands‑on laboratory sessions dedicated to microstructural analysis, hardness testing, microscopy, and advanced mechanical testing, aimed at transferring operational skills and fostering dialogue between research, development, and industrial applications.

Through this workshop, Verder Scientific Italia and QMET reaffirm their commitment to supporting the technical and scientific advancement of the sector, promoting collaboration among universities, centers of excellence, and industry toward a future in which materials innovation becomes a key driver of progress.

Date: March 24–25, 2026
Venue: University of Ferrara – Department of Engineering

Organized by:
Verder Scientific Italia;
QMET;
Prof. Mattia Merlin, Prof. Annalisa Fortini, Ing. Chiara Soffritti, University of Ferrara – Department of Engineering

The participation fee is €250.00 + VAT and includes two full training days featuring theoretical sessions, hands‑on activities, and scientific discussion with highly qualified experts in the field, as well as lunches on both days.

Datum : March 24 – 25, 2026

Jazyk : Italsky

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Schedule
March 24

Time	Contents & Topics
08:30 - 09:00	Reception & Registration
09:00 - 09:15	Welcome & Introduction
09:15 - 10:00	Effects of Process Parameters and Post Processing Treatments on the Mechanical and Microstructural Properties of Stainless Steels Produced by L-PBF and DED Prof. M. Merlin, Prof. A. Fortini, Eng. C. Soffritti Department of Engineering, University of Ferrara
10:00 - 10:45	Challenges and Opportunities in Multimaterials Produced by Additive Manufacturing Prof. R. Casati, Prof. M. Vedani, Dr. S. Marola Department of Mechanical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano
10:45 - 11:15	Coffee Break
11:15 - 12:00	Development of Two FeSi Steels Produced by Additive Manufacturing for Ferromagnetic Core Applications: Microstructure and Properties Prof. Andrea Di Schino Department of Engineering, University of Perugia
12:00 - 12:45	Sample Preparation for Additive Manufacturing Matthias Ziegenhagen Head of QATM Academy, Sales Director QATM (Session held in English)
12:45 - 13:00	Q&A Session
13:00 - 14:00	Lunch Break
14:00 - 15:30	Structure Laboratory: Microstructural Analysis Techniques
15:30 - 16:00	Coffee Break & Lab Transfer
16:00 - 17:15	Indentation Laboratory: Hardness Testing Methodologies
17:15 - 17:30	Closing Remarks

March 25

Time	Contents & Topics
08:30 - 09:00	Reception & Registration
09:00 - 09:15	Welcome & Introduction
09:15 - 10:00	Characterization of 316L Alloy Produced by Material Extrusion Additive Manufacturing Dr. Saveria Spiller Department of Industrial Systems Engineering and Management (DTG), University of Padua
10:00 - 10:45	Engineering the Performance of AlSi10Mg Alloy Produced by PBF-LB through Optimized Heat Treatments and Surface Modification Processes Dr. Gianluca Di Egidio Department of Industrial Engineering, Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna
10:45 - 11:15	Coffee Break
11:15 - 12:00	Effect of Heat Treatment on the Superelastic Behavior of NiTi Shape Memory Alloy Produced by Laser Powder Bed Fusion Dr.ssa Maria Beatrice Abrami, Prof. Marialaura Tocci Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Brescia
12:00 - 12:45	QAI: Advanced and Innovative Image Analysis for Hardness Testing of materials produced by Additive Manufacturing Dr. Thomas Strohmer - Product Manager QATM (sessione in inglese) Product Manager, QATM (Session held in English)
12:45 - 13:00	Q&A Session
13:00 - 14:00	Lunch Break
14:00 - 15:30	Surface Laboratory: Microscopy and Surface Analysis
15:30 - 16:00	Coffee Break & Lab Transfer
16:00 - 17:15	Strength Laboratory: Advanced Mechanical Testing
17:15 - 17:30	Closing Remarks