Light metals experts from around the world meet at JU

On 16-18 June the Light Metals Technology 2025 (LMT 2025) conference will be held at Jönköping University (JU). Experts in the light metals industry from all over the world gather to learn about new research, development and manufacturing.

"We are Sweden's leading research institution in light metals and LMT 2025 places us at the forefront of the world's academic leaders," says Anders Jarfors, Professor of Materials and Manufacturing - Casting at the School of Engineering (JTH), JU and chair of LMT 2025.

Pittsburgh, Shanghai and Melbourne are the latest host cities for LMT, which is held every two years. Now it has come to Jönköping. World-leading researchers in aluminum, magnesium and titanium development will participate at LMT 2025, as well as the largest companies in light metal technology and development.

Problems and challenges for the industry

LMT will highlight issues and challenges facing the light metals industry and how they can be addressed through innovative solutions. One such challenge is the increasing demand for sustainability and circularity of components and materials.

"The aim of the conference is to increase participants' understanding and skills in light metals issues, which they can then pass on to their colleagues and other industry professionals. In addition, collaborations are usually created at LMT, which can enrich the entire industry," says Anders Jarfors.

"A close-knit group"

Anders is also chair of GLMA (Global Light Metal Alliance), which is a decision-making body for LMT that decides where in the world the conference will be held. He is looking forward to meeting colleagues from all over the world at LMT and updating himself on their research.

"We are a close-knit group of researchers, so this is also a way to meet your friends," says Anders Jarfors.

AI and machine learning

The theme for LMT 2025 is: "Net Shape Manufacturing, Solid State Transformations and Mechanical Performance and Transfer to Applications." A novelty for LMT 2025 is that A.I. and machine learning for light metal processing and material discovery are part of the programme. The venue for the conference is the School of Education and Communication at JU. A new chair for GLMA and LMT 2027 will be appointed at the end of the conference.

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