Our research focus is on concrete challenges within production, materials, circular economy and business development with the goal of creating sustainable benefits for society.
We are particularly interested in collaboration with external actors who want to develop new products, processes or business models together with the university.
Research Areas
Applied research and business collaboration takes place within three thematic areas:
- Materials and coatings – to improve productivity, longevity and performance in manufacturing processes and applications
- Circular economy and sustainable business models – with a focus on logistics solutions and resource efficiency strategies
- Additive manufacturing and prototyping – we explore the possibilities of 3D printing in product development and production
Laboratories
We offer advanced infrastructure which supports both research and development collaborations:
Material Laboratories
We have a well-equipped materials technology laboratory that has equipment for mechanical and tribological testing and metallographic sample preparation, as well as advanced instruments for microscopy and surface analysis.
We conduct elements of our research upon assignment by companies, which enables us to employ our material expertise and use our laboratory resources in the characterisation and evaluation of materials for use in certain applications.
Mechanical Engineering Laboratories and Workshops
(will be updated soon)
Makerspace
Makerspace is a lab and workshop environment for light-engineering processing and provides opportunities for innovation and creative development with the help of, among other things, 3D printing.
More information about Makerspace
Research Projects
(additional projects will be added soon)
European Circular Innovation Valley (ECIV) - contact - Anna-Lena Berglund, anbe@du.se
Publications
Collaboration
Region Dalarna (in Swedish)
Sustainable Energy Research Centre (SERC)
SSAB, Borlänge (in Swedish)
Tillverksverket - The Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth
Tunabyggen (housing rental company based in Borlänge; in Swedish)
Members
Industrial doctoral students include Johanna Mattson, employed at Tunabyggen (housing rental company based in Borlänge), and involved in the Research School Future Proof Cities.
Information about Future Proof Cities and Johanna's contact information
