In addition to academic research, our group is actively involved in research contracts with companies, collaborating to develop innovative solutions and practical applications in various sectors. These partnerships allow us to transfer our scientific and technological expertise to the industrial world, contributing to the growth of businesses and fostering innovation in the market. Visit the contact section to write to us and request information.
Collaboration with the Metallurgy Group provides added value that goes beyond laboratory testing and analysis. Thanks to the experience and expertise of the team, it is possible to obtain an in-depth interpretation and critical analysis of the results, offering companies concrete tools to improve processes, materials, and product performance.
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The Metallurgy Group at the University of Ferrara is equipped with a wide and advanced array of instruments, which forms the core of its research, consultancy, and training activities. This extensive instrumentation enables the group to conduct a broad range of analyses, from microstructural and mechanical investigations of metallic materials.
Center for Studies on Corrosion and Metallurgy "Aldo Daccò" - Scientific and Technological Hub, Via Saragat 4a
Automatic Polisher Struers Dap-7/Pademin S
Leica Mef4M Metallographic Optical Microscope
Hirox HRX-01 Digital Optical Microscope (shared with Prof. U. Thun Hohenstein and Prof. M. Peresani, Department of Humanities - Section of Prehistoric and Anthropological Sciences)
Microscopy and Profilometry Laboratory - Scientific and Technological Hub, Via Saragat 1 - Building E - Department of Engineering
Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) Zeiss EVO MA 15 equipped with an Oxford X-Max 50 EDS probe (shared with the Corrosion Group of the Department and Prof. C. Vaccaro, Department of Environmental and Prevention Sciences).
Taylor-Hobson Talysurf CCI-Lite 3D Non-Contact Optical Profilometer
Metallurgy Laboratory - Scientific and Technological Hub, Via Saragat 1 - Building A - Department of Engineering
Remet LS2 Lapping Machine
Leica MZ6 Stereomicroscope
Leica DMi8A Metallographic Optical Microscope
QATM Qness 60CHD MASTER+ Vickers Hardness Tester
Metallurgy Laboratory - Scientific and Technological Hub, Via Saragat 1 - Building E - Department of Engineering
Remet TR80 Evolution Metallographic Cutting Machine and Remet Micromet Precision Metallographic Cutting Machine
Struers Citopress-5 Mounting Press
Struers Labopol-1 Polishing Machine
Ducom Instruments TR20-LE Pin-on-Disc / Ball-on-Disc Tribometer
Future-Tech Corp. FM-110 Microhardness Tester with Vickers Indenter
Ernst AT 130d Hardness Tester with Brinell and Rockwell Indenters
Metkon VH Digital Microhardness Tester with Vickers Indenter
CEAST Impact Pendulum 50 J Charpy Instrumented Pendulum, equipped with CEAST DAS 64 K data acquisition system for resilience testing
ItalSigma LM10 Servo-Hydraulic Testing Machine for Tension and Fatigue Tests (shared with the Machine Design Group of the Department of Engineering)
Lenton LTF Tubular Furnace, Remet E-79N Muffle Furnace, and Remet McQuaid-Ehn Furnace