Our Mission Our goal is to be at the forefront of alloy development and material innovation for cutting-edge manufacturing techniques. In order to meet the changing needs of different industries, such as the manufacturing, transportation, aerospace and defense, medical, and energy sectors, we want to collaborate with the industry to characterize and test newly produced alloys.
...Our constant goal is to maximize material performance. We are dedicated to offering private enterprises in the metals sector first-rate testing and consulting services, meeting their needs with quick lead times, and promoting partnerships with experts throughout the world.
Our Vision The goal is to become a leading research facility in materials research and development for advanced manufacturing, continually expanding the limits of what is possible for alloys and their uses. Utilizing advanced technologies and our knowledge, we aim to transform the transportation, aerospace and defense, manufacturing, medical, and energy industries by developing innovative materials that improve efficiency, lower power usage, and promote sustainability
...As a cooperative and inclusive research team, we strive to build strong collaborations together propelling the field of materials science and engineering forward. We aim to lead in alloy design and production, creating innovative solutions that tackle the challenges of a dynamic world and support our partners in reaching their objectives. By pursuing ongoing enhancement, commitment, and a focus on quality, we aim to create a substantial difference in the sectors we support and aid in the progress of scientific understanding globally
Need to develop accurate constitutive models to optimize the metal manufacturing process? With our Gleeble equipment and Simu-Mat application, this process can be shortened to as little as two weeks—while selecting the most appropriate model.
Quasi-static and dynamic hot deformation studies assist formative, subtractive, and additive manufacturing industries. Connect with us to learn more—we proudly use the Gleeble 563 system!
We're working on Simu-Mat 2.0, which will include parameter optimization for metal additive manufacturing technologies and expanded material constitutive models.
Learn MoreFacilities and equipment in the Alloy Design & Materials Testing Research Lab.
A fully integrated thermal and mechanical testing system that replicates real-world fabrication conditions with high accuracy for seamless lab-to-production transfer.
Produces high-resolution images for microanalysis and failure analysis using an electron beam.
Evaluates stress-strain behavior under high strain rates (100–10,000 1/s) in compression, tension, and shear.
Assesses how materials lose stiffness and strength under repeated loading to determine endurance limits.
Please access this link for the full list of equipment: Test Link
Left to right: Marvin Sanchez, Jubert Pasco, Harveen Bongao, Aisa Custodio, Hanna Regidor, Felisters Zvavamwe, Faith Sabino, Thomas McCarthy, Kuda Nyamuchiwa, Dr. Clod Aranas. Missing: Anjali Sankar, Gyanaranjan Mishra
Top left to right: Marvin Sanchez, Harveen Bongao, Jubert Pasco, Kuda Nyamuchiwa, Thomas McCarthy, Clod Aranas. Bottom left to right: Aisa Custodio, Hanna Regidor, Felisters Zvavamwe, Faith Sabino. Missing: Anjali Sankar, Gyanaranjan Mishra
Left to right: Kanwal Chadha (Alumni), Jubert Pasco, Thomas McCarthy, Dr. Clod Aranas, Gyanaranjan Mishra, Kuda Nyamuchiwa, Aisa Custodio, Jonathan Lewis (Alumni)
Gyan and Kanwal at the 2022 Christmas Party held at the Lab.
Team Photo at the Christmas Party held at the Lab. The team shared brought in some food for a potluck and played some Jackbox games!
Our lab member, Thomas McCarthy presenting his senior design project with his team.
Kuda Nyamuchiwa at COM 2022.
A casual team lunch gathering to celebrate milestones.
A summer BBQ gathering hosted by Dr. Aranas.
Lab Clean-Up day! The team came together for a day to clean and organize the lab.
Thomas McCarthy with his senior design project.
The team during a photoshoot session at the lab.
Our team is testing over 20 alloy types for powder bed fusion (PBF), binder jetting, and directed energy deposition (DED). We collaborate with industry partners to characterize new alloys like M789 steel, Corrax stainless steel, Heatvar, and L-40 tool steel.
We work with Natural Resources Canada and industry partners to develop efficient electrical steels for induction motors, aiming to improve mileage and reduce power consumption in electric vehicles.
We develop medium-Mn steels to reduce vehicle weight and energy consumption without compromising safety, supporting both gas and electric automotive platforms.
By controlling the dual-phase nature of HEAs, we tailor mechanical properties for extreme environments. Our team designs and manufactures HEAs for specialized applications.
We offer testing and consultancy services with short lead times. Visit the Facilities section to explore our infrastructure.
Connect with us if you think our team can help! We collaborate with researchers worldwide. Check our publication history for more details.
For more details about our projects, Contact Us
The research laboratory appreciates the support from the following funding agencies:
