Marko Orsolic

Marko Orsolic is a Researcher at University of Applied Sciences Wels, operating within the DI Research Center Wels Center of Excellence for Smart Production. He currently serves as Co-Investigator on the Interreg-funded ReBi project (2023-2026), driving resource-efficient innovations in additive manufacturing across the Bavarian-Austrian border region.

Academic Credentials:

• BSc in Engineering
• MSc in Engineering
• Diplom-Ingenieur (DI) degree

Research Focus:
Specializing in Additive Manufacturing, Orsolic's work centers on Selective Laser Melting of tool steels. His investigations into process parameters (energy density, flux density) and geometric factors (wall thickness) directly impact material properties of high-precision components. This research bridges industrial manufacturing challenges with materials science to optimize production efficiency and component reliability.

Publication Trends:
His upcoming 2025 paper exemplifies a consistent research trajectory examining SLM parameter-property relationships in tool steels. The work demonstrates growing emphasis on sustainable manufacturing through precise control of energy inputs and geometric constraints—key for aerospace and tooling industries requiring high-performance components.

Research Funding:
As active Co-Investigator on the €2.1M ReBi project (Interreg Bavaria-Austria 2021-2027), he accesses substantial resources for cross-border collaborative R&D. This funding enables advanced materials testing and process development with direct industry applications in resource-constrained manufacturing.

Research Environment:
Operating within the DI Research Center Wels Center of Excellence for Smart Production, Orsolic contributes to Austria's strategic hub for advanced manufacturing innovation. The center specializes in industrial implementation of smart production technologies, with particular strength in metal additive processes and precision engineering applications.