Thermal Mechanical Metallurgical Laboratory - PX Group

The Thermal Mechanical Metallurgical Laboratory (LMTM) - PX Group at EPFL focuses on the control and design of microstructures in metals and alloys through a combination of thermal and mechanical treatments. Research activities include processing and manufacturing of metals and alloys in the solid state, with a special emphasis on tailoring microstructures and material properties. The lab has developed innovative processes such as Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) and 3D LSP, which combines LPBF with Laser Shock Peening treatments to enhance the strength of 3D printed metal parts. Additionally, the lab is involved in additive manufacturing of Bulk Metallic Glasses and studying the interplay between dislocation glide and omega precipitation in titanium alloys. A current research project funded by Innosuisse focuses on variant selection in red gold alloys during phase transformation under stress, aiming to understand the shape memory effect.