TII has launched AMALLOY-HT, the first metal additive manufacturing alloy designed in the Middle East for harsh operating conditions. The new aluminum alloy powder is designed for use in Powder Bed Fusion – Laser Beam (PBF-LB) systems. AMALLOY-HT demonstrates excellent thermal stability, especially in high-temperature environments (up to 300°C). Why it matters: This advancement positions the UAE as a key player in additive manufacturing materials research and expands the range of 3D-printable high-strength metals, enabling new applications in aerospace, automotive, and energy.
The Technology Innovation Institute (TII) will host the second "Additive Manufacturing the Future" seminar in Abu Dhabi on April 27th. The seminar will gather global experts in additive manufacturing and 3D printing to discuss challenges, opportunities, and emerging trends in the sector. Topics include design, materials, manufacturing processes, industry applications, and standardization. Why it matters: The event indicates the UAE's growing focus on advanced manufacturing technologies like 3D printing, with TII playing a key role in fostering collaboration and innovation.
The Technology Innovation Institute's (TII) Advanced Materials Research Center (AMRC) will host an in-person seminar titled ‘Additive Manufacturing the Future’ on May 19 in Abu Dhabi. The seminar will offer insights into additive manufacturing technologies and their applications across industries. Global experts will discuss advances and solutions driving Industry 4.0. Why it matters: The event highlights the UAE's growing focus on advanced manufacturing and its potential to become a hub for additive manufacturing technologies in the region.
Dr. Nesma Aboulkhair, Additive Manufacturing Lead Researcher at TII, has been ranked among Stanford's top 2% of scientists for single-year citations for the second consecutive year. Dr. Aboulkhair joined TII in April 2021 and also holds a visiting academic position at the University of Nottingham in the UK. Her research focuses on metal additive manufacturing processes, including powder-based and droplet-on-demand methods, and she has secured over GBP2 million in funding. Why it matters: This recognition highlights the growing expertise in advanced manufacturing within UAE research institutions and TII's ability to attract and foster high-impact researchers in critical fields.
Technology Innovation Institute's Advanced Materials Research Center (AMRC) in Abu Dhabi has appointed international experts to its Board of Advisors. The board includes professors from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Imperial College London, City University of Hong Kong, Monash University, University of Cambridge, University of Sheffield, Khalifa University, and Técnico. The advisors will guide AMRC's research in nanomaterials, energy absorbing materials, additive manufacturing, metamaterials and other areas. Why it matters: The appointments signal TII's commitment to advancing materials science research in the UAE and fostering international collaboration in this critical domain.
KAUST alumna Nadia Kouraytem (M.S. '13, Ph.D. '16) is now a postdoctoral researcher in mechanical engineering at the University of Utah, working on laser-based metal additive manufacturing. During her time at KAUST, she worked in the High-Speed Fluids Imaging Laboratory under Professor Sigurdur Thoroddsen, using high-speed imaging to study fluid dynamics. Her research included investigations of metal sphere impacts on granular media, microbead formation during vapor explosion, and vapor explosions from droplet impacts on heated oil. Why it matters: This highlights KAUST's role in training researchers who are contributing to advanced manufacturing techniques with potential industrial applications.