Sheffield Rail Group hosted industry partners at British Steel to see laser-clad field-demonstrations, which showed how additive manufacturing can repair railway infrastructure and provide superior ...

Laser cladding technology has shown its potential in repairing railway infrastructure and improving wear resistance in field trials. The University of Sheffield’s railway research team, in ...

In all climate zones, the various forms of metal cladding—single-skin panels, metal composite materials (MCM) panels, and insulated metal panels (IMPs)—are proving to be reliable, durable elements on ...

Dr. Kate Tomlinson, lecturer in tribology, said, "Our research demonstrates that laser cladding is a highly promising alternative for rail repair. It can be used for rail life extension and to restore ...