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Research Activities
Mechanical Engineering Laboratory
1997
Materials Science and Technology 　Bioengineering 　Information and Systems Science 　Advanced Machine Technology 　Energy Technology 　Manufacturing Technology 　Robotics 　[Main Research Activities]

Materials Science and Technology

There is increasing engineering demand for materials which have improved specific strength and toughness in addition to better performance in terms of tribology characteristics, corrosion resistance, and reliability. Research at MEL aims to meet these demands by work on the design and processing of new metallic materials and evaluation of their reliability and tribological characteristics under extreme environmental conditions.

Outline of Research Activities

  1. Advanced Surface Processing Using Laser Radiation
  2. Fracture-induced Electrical Effects and Their Application to Short-Term Earthquake Prediction
  3. Microtribology
  4. Eco-tribology
  5. Rheocasting and Supermetals
  6. Superplasticity and Internal Friction
  7. Damage Tolerance of Advanced Structural Materials
  8. Structural Integrity of Superconducting Devices

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