Metal 3D Printing Up Close at the Researchers’ Night

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At the end of September, the halls of BME once again came alive as Researchers’ Night opened its doors to science enthusiasts. This year’s programs allowed visitors to explore laboratories that are rarely accessible to the public. The Department of Automotive Technologies also welcomed guests, who had the chance to discover one of today’s most advanced manufacturing processes: metal 3D printing.

The demonstration was led by Dr. Ferenc László Varga, Assistant Professor at our department, and Alexandra Bereczki, PhD student. They introduced the audience to Selective Laser Melting (SLM), an additive manufacturing technology, guiding them through the entire workflow — from design and production to post-processing — and showcasing finished components.

Visitors could see a selection of several hundred printed parts produced at the department, and even witnessed something special: the live production of a drone main frame from titanium, created within the framework of the Cooperative Technologies National Laboratory (KTNL) project.

All three sessions quickly filled up, and participants enjoyed an engaging, hands-on insight into how metal 3D printing is shaping the future of manufacturing.