The SuPreAM project was featured at the Tribology International Conference 2025, held from April 23 to 25 in Albufeira/Algarve, Portugal, showcasing its contributions to enhancing surface integrity and production efficiency in the steel manufacturing sector.
Adrián Travieso, researcher at the Metallic and Ceramic Materials of Eurecat, presented a talk titled “Surface Study of Additively Manufactured Steel Processed through Vibration Assisted Ball Burnishing”. This presentation, based on findings from the SuPreAM project, explores an innovative finishing technique aimed at improving the surface quality of steel components produced through additive manufacturing (AM). The method has the potential to increase durability, reduce processing costs, and support more sustainable manufacturing practices.
The SuPreAM project, funded by the European Union’s Research Fund for Coal and Steel (RFCS) and coordinated by Eurecat, is focused on optimising the surface integrity of additively manufactured and machined steel components.
This year’s Tribology International Conference was organized jointly with the 9th Surfaces, Interfaces and Coatings Technologies International Conference (SICT 2025) and the 5th Plasma Tech 2025, creating a rich platform for interdisciplinary knowledge exchange. These joint events brought together leading academic researchers and industrial stakeholders to share breakthroughs and stimulate innovation in surface engineering, wear resistance, and tribology.
