Tobias Beyer will become the new Head of Research & Development at the aluminium producer TRIMET on April 1, 2025. Beyer has been working as an engineer at TRIMET since 2018 and became deputy head of the department two years ago. Previously, he oversaw the development of casting alloys. Possessing a degree in mechanical engineering, he has extensive knowledge of aluminium. Prior to joining TRIMET, he worked for a vehicle wheel manufacturer.
For Beyer, the current challenges faced by the aluminium processing industry shape the Research & Development agenda at TRIMET:
“Supporting the green transformation of the industry is one of the most important tasks in materials development,” says Tobias Beyer. “We are developing resource-efficient aluminium alloys that meet growing material demands while remaining cost-effective.”
In its research laboratories, TRIMET is developing aluminium alloys that enable energy-efficient processing and ensure a low CO2 footprint due to their high recycled content. This also includes recyclable alloy variants of commercially available primary alloys. In close collaboration with its customers, TRIMET also develops specialized alloys for unique applications and optimizes manufacturing processes to achieve the desired property profile as cost-effectively as possible.
The aluminium specialist uses advanced computer-aided simulation technology and state-of-the-art laboratory equipment for mechanical testing, microstructure analysis and the assessment of electrical and corrosion-chemical properties. Miniature melting and heat treatment units handle formats ranging from 50 grams to 40 kilograms, while TRIMET’s test casting plant can cast special alloys of up to five tons, replicating the exact geometries used by processors in their production plants under real conditions.
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