Department of control systems in additive technologies

Another scientific direction is additive technologies. About 10 companies appeared on the territory of Ukraine in 2016-2022, which are starting to implement 3D printing technologies in the production of critical items. Including KB Pivdenne, Motor-Sich, Ivchenko-Progress, Radionics, KB Luch, Telekart Prylad. An important aspect of the development of these technologies is the appearance of domestic manufacturers of the 3D printing systems themselves. Additive technologies make it possible to significantly speed up the production process of geometrically complex parts from both plastics and metals, thereby reducing the cost of products and simplifying complex integrated systems. In this direction, joint projects with the International Additive Manufacturing Group and “Technological Park “Ukrainian Information and Telecommunication Technologies”, which is the leader in selective laser printing in Ukraine.

The main areas of activity of the Department:

1. ⁠Development and production of composite materials and specialized alloys for additive technologies;
2. ⁠Development of multi-functional constructions using 3D printing methods with controlled structure and properties;
3. Modeling of physical processes of 3D metal printing to optimize printing parameters and product properties
4. ⁠Development and integration of complex automation systems for 3D printing and additive manufacturing equipment.
5. Incoming control of raw materials and finished products

Use of scientific research results

The use of additive manufacturing opens up a number of unique advantages for the defense sector: reduction of costs for design and production of parts; creation of new types of equipment and weapons with unique characteristics; localization of production and the possibility of quick release of products upon request; improving the maintenance of military equipment due to the production of spare parts (especially for obsolete or unique pieces of equipment); acceleration of the design process by testing 3D-printed prototypes in real conditions; weight reduction due to the use of light and strong construction materials.