In a recent conversation with Tom Eriksson, Executive Vice President of Strategic Research at Alleima, it was revealed that the company’s direction is to develop corrosion-resistant alloys with improved economic performance. Through a smart combination of reducing expensive materials such as nickel, molybdenum, and tungsten and optimizing other elements, Alleima is redefining the balance between efficiency and performance.
Predictive technology to design better materials
One of the most fascinating aspects discussed during the interview was the use of thermodynamic modeling and artificial intelligence in R&D processes. Alleima relies on computational tools to design alloys more precisely, simulating how elements interact and avoiding harmful phases in the metal’s microstructure.
Within this digital framework, Alleima Guru stands out, an AI tool powered by more than 60,000 technical reports generated over the past 60 years. This knowledge engine allows you to ask technical questions and obtain answers based on decades of accumulated experience. According to Eriksson, it’s like having an expert engineer who knows the company’s entire research history.
Beyond the Lab: Collaborating with Clients
Although specific names were not shared due to confidentiality concerns, the executive emphasized that Alleima maintains an active relationship with its clients and research centers to accelerate the development of new solutions.
It’s always difficult with NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreements) So I’m not sure that I can really give you an example from the top of my head, but we constantly work with customers with institutes to stay in the forefront of technology and R&D definitely.
Tom Eriksson.
AMPP: science, industry and strategic connections
For Alleima, events like the AMPP Annual Conference & Expo play a crucial role in the future of corrosion-resistant alloys. Tom Eriksson emphasized that this platform provides the ideal environment for connecting applied science, academia, and industry. Alleima’s recurring participation in these events demonstrates its commitment to advancing technical knowledge and its active role in global discussions about new materials and sustainability.
Commitment to the future
Although Eriksson’s team isn’t directly involved in production, they also addressed the company’s environmental goals. Alleima aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030, and much of the impact of its innovations lies in how they contribute to making its customers’ processes more sustainable.
From the development of new alloys to the implementation of applied AI, Alleima demonstrates that economic efficiency can coexist with technical performance and global climate goals.
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Source: Inspenet.
