The NEXT Competence Centre will co-create materials innovations for enabling sustainable industry transitions – using large scale neutron and synchrotron infrastructures (LSIs) as an enabling technology. When co-creating innovations, the application for the NEXT Competence Centre motivated the need to also simultaneously shape LSI methodologies: streamlined LSI methodologies is important for enabling more straightforward use of LSIs in LSIs in research processes - providing the basis for increasing the pace of future innovations. NEXT is a Vinnova Sustainable Industry Competence Centre. The NEXT consortium comprises KTH Royal Institute of Technology (coordinator), Chalmers University of Technology, DVel - Part of Prevas, DESY, European Spallation Source ERIC, Excillum, Freemelt AB, GKN Aerospace, Hitachi Energy Sweden AB, Linköping University, Outokumpu Stainless AB, the Ovako Group, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, Sandvik Coromant, Sandvik Mining, Scania Group, Scatterin AB, Seco Tools, Siemens Energy, Swerim AB, Thermo-Calc Software, VBN Components AB and Walter Tools. The NEXT application also had support from MAX IV Laboratory and Jernkontoret as well as the established Vinnova competence centres Cam2 and FunMat II.
External link for NEutrons and X-rays for industrial technology Transitions
Short video about how ESS works…
How does ESS work? ESS will be the world’s most powerful accelerator-based neutron source, enabling ground-breaking science. But how does it work? How are neutrons generated, and how is data captured from their interactions with samples? Learn more in this short video. #GetToKnowESS #ESS #BigScience #NeutronFacilities #Neutrons #Protons #Science
Annual Meeting & Innovation Square | 11-12 December There were presentations on the status and outlook of the NEXT Competence Centre, a workshop to clarify how we can qualify our future contribution to materials sustainability, researcher presentations as well as the Innovation’s Square’s pitching, matchmaking and poster activities. In the evening, we saw the Nobel Light Installations at Stockholm Town Hall as well as enjoyed a meal together. Thanks to the speakers: Peter Hedström (KTH Royal Institute of Technology), Ru Peng (Linköping University), Greta Lindwall, Tao Zhou (KTH), Konstantin Simonov (Swerim AB), Magnus Hörnqvist Colliander (Chalmers University of Technology), Lina Rogström (Linköping University), Anna Furberg (KTH), Henrik Runnemalm (GKN Aerospace), Steve Ooi (Ovako Group), Monika Rolinska (KTH), Dan Persson (RISE Research Institutes of Sweden), Yuan Tian (Linköping University) Thanks to those who held pitches: Stefan Cedergren (GKN Aerospace), Anders Engström (Thermo-Calc Software), Linus Amoli (Prevas AB), Björn Hansson (Excillum), Ahmet Bahadır Yıldız (Scatterin AB), Peter Hedström (KTH) Thanks to the poster presenters, expecially the PhD and Post Docs: Axel Pettersson (Linköping University), Chen Cai (KTH), Henry Boyle (Linköping), Kaiyang Zeng (KTH), Kristine Bakken (Chalmers), Lu Meng (KTH), Yuan Tian (Linköping), And, last but not least, thanks to all participants for making this a pleasant event for sharing and shaping knowledge.
Standing proud together
VBN Components is a proud member in the NEXT research consortium. The NEXT Competence Centre will co-create materials innovations for enabling sustainable industry transitions – using large scale neutron and synchrotron infrastructures (LSIs) as an enabling technology. NEXT is a Vinnova Sustainable Industry Competence Centre. Visit https://www.next.kth.se/ or https://lnkd.in/dZ3VeRkT
#MastersThesis #Internship Openings for internships and masters' thesis projects in the field of Materials Characterisation are emerging at partners of the NEXT Competence Centre. Examples include projects that will assess when to use lab techniques and when to use large scale infrastructures – and go on to devise research strategies. The types of characterisation techniques that students/interns will use include Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The industry sustainability challenges addressed include the durability of austenitic stainless steels in harsh, high temperature environments and the comparative performance of Hybrid 60 steel in the presence of hydrogen. Projects/internships will be carried out in collaboration between universities and companies e.g. between KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Outokumpu or Ovako Group. Project supervisors include Peter Hedström, Mohammad Hoseini-Athar and Tao Zhou (KTH Royal Institute of Technology) as well as Tania Loaiza Uribe (Ovako) and Prasath Babu Revathy Rajan (Outokumpu). For more information about three of the possible thesis/internship projects, and how to apply, can be found here: https://lnkd.in/dPvAp_7B Other opportunities for masters' thesis work and internships will arise at the 23 partners of the NEXT Competence Centre. Follow the NEXT Competence Centre to get your notification.
Post Doc position in time-resolved high-temperature X-ray diffraction at Chalmers University of Technology. When studying advanced engineering materials, you will have access to state-of-the-art X-ray diffraction instrumentation for in situ measurements of phase stability and stress development in thin films and coatings. In addition to working with colleagues in the Microstructure Physics Division as well as Chalmers Materials Analysis Laboratory (CMAL), you will also have the opportunity to put your research into the bigger context of the competence center NEXT - Neutron and X-ray science for industrial technology transitions - and its 24 partners from universities, research institutes, large scale research infrastructures and companies. For more details contact Magnus Hörnqvist Colliander and apply before 24 September: https://lnkd.in/dJKuYgN4 The NEXT consortium comprises KTH Royal Institute of Technology (coordinator), Chalmers University of Technology, dvel, DESY, European Spallation Source ERIC, Excillum AB, Freemelt AB, GKN Aerospace, Hitachi Energy Sweden AB, Linköping University, Outokumpu Stainless AB, Ovako Group, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, Sandvik Coromant, Sandvik Mining, Scania Group, Scatterin AB, Seco Tools, Siemens Energy, Swerim AB, Thermo-Calc Software, VBN Components AB and Walter Tools. The NEXT application also had support from MAX IV Laboratory and Jernkontoret as well as the established Vinnova competence centres Cam2 and FunMat II. NEXT is cofunded by Vinnova and its partners.
Something for the summer reading list…
Assistant Professor of Materials Science Department of Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics, University of Patras
📖 A book that has been missing from the libraries of natural science experimentalists. Created and edited by a number of fellow scientists, including myself, who either work at neutron sources, operate neutron imaging instrumentation or are users of these facilities. This book presents an up-to-date review of neutron imaging as an advanced characterization method in science and industry. It focuses on methods' theory and applications across various disciplines, including condensed matter research, cultural heritage, energy research, advanced manufacturing, environmental studies and mobility. The book highlights the contributions neutron imaging makes and will make to overcome technological roadblocks. Hard copies will be available soon, but for now, you can preview the electronic version: Neutron Imaging: From applied materials science to industry https://lnkd.in/dcW4qk6C via IOP Publishing
3 #PhD students in characterisation and modelling of engineering materials based at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. Within the @Vinnova Competence Center NEXT, we seek three doctoral students who are interested in enabling innovative characterisation methodologies at large-scale synchrotron and neutron facilities within the field of physical and mechanical metallurgy. Supplementary experimental work and computational modelling will take place in the home laboratory. The three projects address: - Macro/micro- stress evolution in complex microstructures of steels under cyclic loadings in electric vehicles. - Experimental and computational investigation of additive manufacturing. - High-throughput synchrotron measurements to accelerate the development of new materials and processes. Supervisors Professor Peter Hedström and Associate Professor Greta Lindwall. Read more and apply soon here: https://lnkd.in/g-y_WdRW These are paid PhD positions. KTH also supports people relocating to Stockholm. The NEXT Competence Centre will co-create materials innovations for enabling sustainable industry transitions - using large scale neutron and synchrotron infrastructures (LSIs) as an enabling technology. When co-creating innovations, the NEXT Competence Centre will simultaneously shape LSI methodologies. Shaping LSI methodologies is important for enabling more straightforward use of LSIs in research processes - providing a basis for increasing the pace of subsequent innovations. The NEXT consortium comprises KTH Royal Institute of Technology (coordinator), Chalmers University of Technology, DVel - Part of Prevas, DESY, European Spallation Source ERIC, Excillum AB, Freemelt AB, GKN Aerospace, Hitachi Energy Sweden AB, Link��ping University, Outokumpu Stainless AB, Ovako Group, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, Sandvik Coromant, Sandvik Mining, Scania Group, Scatterin AB, Seco Tools, Siemens Energy, Swerim AB, Thermo-Calc Software, VBN Components AB and Walter Tools. The NEXT application also had support from MAX IV Laboratory and Jernkontoret as well as the established competence centres Cam2 and FunMat II.
A NEXT career step for people looking for a post doc position
Head of Division of Engineering Materials and Professor, Linköping University and Guest Professor, University of Gävle
We are now looking for a Postdoc at the Division of Engineering Materials, Linköpings universitet, to work in a project within the competence center NEutrons and X-rays for industrial technology Transitions. In this postdoc project, a large-scale infrastructure (LSI) based methodology will be developed and utilized for in situ studies of microstructure and stress evolutions in workpiece surface during machining. Supervised by Prof. Ru Peng.
The first Annual General Meeting of the NEXT Competence Centre has elected a Steering Group. The Steering Group will determine the NEXT Competence Centre’s research project portfolio, actively follow up on research and progress, and support making NEXT a success. The NEXT partners appreciate that the following people will contribute their knowledge, skills and expertise in the NEXT Steering Group. Henrik Runnemalm (Chair, GKN Aerospace), Professor Annika Borgenstam (KTH Royal Institute of Technology), Patrik Olund (Ovako Group), Ingegerd Annergren (Scania Group), Pernilla Walkenström (RISE Research Institutes of Sweden), Ulric Ljungblad (Freemelt AB), Professor Mattias Calmunger (Linköping University), Mikaela Gustafsson (Sandvik Coromant), Professor Maria Abrahamsson (Chalmers University of Technology), Hans Magnusson (Swerim AB), Susanne Norgren (Sandvik), Malin Svedberg (Seco Tools) The NEXT Competence Centre will co-create materials innovations for enabling sustainable industry transitions - using large scale neutron and synchrotron infrastructures (LSIs) as an enabling technology. When co-creating innovations, the NEXT Competence Centre will simultaneously shape LSI methodologies. Shaping LSI methodologies is important for enabling more straightforward use of LSIs in research processes - providing a basis for increasing the pace of subsequent innovations. The NEXT consortium comprises KTH Royal Institute of Technology (coordinator), Chalmers University of Technology, DVel - Part of Prevas, DESY, European Spallation Source ERIC, Excillum, Freemelt AB, GKN Aerospace, Hitachi Energy Sweden AB, Linköping University, Outokumpu Stainless AB, Ovako, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, Sandvik Coromant, Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions, Scania Group, Scatterin AB, Seco Tools, Siemens Energy, Swerim AB, Thermo-Calc Software, VBN Components AB and Walter Tools. The NEXT application also had support from the MAX IV Laboratory and Jernkontoret as well as the established Vinnova competence centres Cam2 and FunMat II. The Competence Centre is grateful for co-funding from Vinnova - Competence Centres for Sustainable Industry.
Get a #PhD in Sustainable Materials Engineering - and build your NEXT network Based at Chalmers University of Technology, under the supervision of Assoc Prof Magnus Hörnqvist Colliander in Microstructure Physics, you will develop and use advanced X-ray-based techniques, including in situ diffraction at #synchrotrons, to understand the high temperature properties of hard CVD coatings. Your PhD work will be part of a project that involves collaboration with researchers at Sandvik Coromant, Walter Tools and Seco Tools. You will also have the opportunity to participate in events with other PhD students, post docs, researchers that are part of the NEXT Competence Centre - a Vinnova Sustainable Industry Competence Centre that has 24 partners from leading universities, research institutes and companies as well as DESY and European Spallation Source ERIC. Chalmers has an international office that supports people find accommodation and settle in to research life. Apply before 19 May https://lnkd.in/d3nHR2TX More about NEXT https://www.next.kth.se/ The NEXT consortium comprises KTH Royal Institute of Technology (coordinator), Chalmers University of Technology, DVel - Part of Prevas, DESY, European Spallation Source ERIC, Excillum, Freemelt AB, GKN Aerospace, Hitachi Energy Sweden AB, Linköping University, Outokumpu Stainless AB, Ovako Group, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, Sandvik Coromant, Sandvik, Scania Group, Scatterin AB, Seco Tools, Siemens Energy, Swerim AB, Thermo-Calc Software, VBN Components AB and Walter Tools. The NEXT application also had support from MAX IV Laboratory and Jernkontoret as well as the established competence centres Cam2 and FunMat II.