Türkiye
Atatürk University
Prof. Dr. Burak Dikici – Responsible Partner
Prof. Dikici specializes in the production of next-generation biomedical metallic implants and their surface modification. He is a full professor at Ataturk University, Department of Mechanical Engineering, with >125 SCI-indexed publications, >2700 citations, and an h-index of 30 (Scholar) and 26 (Scopus).
Prof. Siyahi Karahan – Researcher
Prof. Siyahi Karahan from Kırıkkale University, will oversee in-vitro performance testing. Leading cell culture studies to assess biocompatibility and cytotoxicity.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yakup Say – Researcher
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yakup Say (Munzur University) will focus on mechanical, tribological, and corrosive performance analysis.
Addpark İleri Mühendislik Teknolojileri A.Ş.
AddPark specializes in metal additive manufacturing, particularly Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) technology. The company has extensive experience in 3D printing of CoCr, Ti, and stainless steel alloys for biomedical and industrial applications. It is equipped with industrial-scale DMLS systems and post-processing units, offering turnkey metal AM services from design to finished part. The team has in-depth expertise in process parameter development, powder handling, and mechanical integrity of 3D printed components.
Orhan Sürücü – Responsible Partner
MSc. Orhan Sürücü has 4+ years in advanced manufacturing, industrial 3D printing, Metal additive manufacturing, DMLS system operation, process optimization, design for AM (DfAM), and 20+ project management.
Atatürk University
Addpark Advanced Engineering Technologies Inc.
Germany
Chemnitz University of Technology
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Lampke – Responsible Partner
Prof. Lampke is head of the Chair of Materials and Surface Engineering at Chemnitz University of Technology. He specializes in surface modification, alloy development, and powder production for advanced applications. His expertise includes diffusion-based surface treatments, coating technologies, alloy hardening, corrosion and wear resistance optimization, and process simulation. He has over 416 publications indexed in Scopus, with more than 6,180 citations and an h-index of 35.
Plasotec GmbH
Plasotec GmbH is a Germany-based company specialized in Electrolyte Plasma Polishing (EPP) technologies. Founded in 2007, the company provides high-precision surface treatment solutions for the medical, pharmaceutical, food, and optics industries. With its innovative and environmentally friendly EPP systems, Plasotec is a leading provider of ultra-smooth, sterile, and biocompatible surface finishes on complex-shaped metallic components.
Tobias Weise is the co-founder and managing director of Plasotec GmbH, a pioneering company specializing in Electrolyte Plasma Polishing (EPP). He has over 20 years of experience in developing and commercializing EPP technologies for metallic components used in the medical, pharmaceutical, food, and optics industries. Plasotec developed a proprietary EPP system capable of processing complex-shaped metallic parts with high precision and cleanliness. The company also integrates sustainable practices, such as electrolyte recycling and energy recovery systems, in its production. Weise has led numerous EPP-related R&D projects and contributed to advancing the plasma-based polishing process from laboratory scale to industrial maturity.
Plasotec GmbH
Chemnitz University of Technology