A network created to bring advanced technologies from the laboratory to industrial applications.
CALEF brings together universities, research centres and companies to develop advanced solutions in laser and electron-beam processes, materials and manufacturing.
Activities range from welding and material processing to additive manufacturing, process characterisation, diagnostics and sustainable manufacturing.
Integrated expertise.
Industrial impact.
Quattro aree tecnologiche che lavorano insieme, dalla applied research alla validazione industriale.
Laser & Electron Beam
Welding, cutting, marking, surface treatments and high-energy-density processes.
Additive Manufacturing
Development and qualification of additive processes for metal components and advanced applications.
Materials & Characterisation
Analysis, testing, product and process qualification, and development of prototype demonstrators.
Sustainable Manufacturing
Digitalisation, monitoring, defect reduction and technology transfer to industry.
Research, expertise
and industrial applications.
CALEF develops research projects and coordinates technical and scientific activities by connecting the expertise, laboratories and infrastructure of its members.
CoVE-WENDT
A European project focused on developing ecosystems for skills, innovation and advanced vocational education and training.
Explore active projects →Contract research and technology transfer
CALEF acts as a single point of contact for applied research, experimentation and technical-scientific support, integrating the expertise and infrastructure of its members. It can directly coordinate contract research activities or act as a bridge between companies, universities, research organisations and industrial partners.
Advanced technologies for manufacturing
Soluzioni sperimentali e dimostratori sviluppati attraverso le competenze, i laboratori e le infrastrutture dei members.
- Advanced materials and processesCharacterisation, qualification and development support.
- Testing and validationLaboratory activities and performance assessment.
- Studies and innovationSustainability, ecodesign and knowledge transfer.
13 members.
One national network.
Research centres, universities and companies located across Italy.