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Hans Erik Vatne

Hans Erik is a civil engineer (physics) and has a PhD in metallurgy from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim. He has spent his entire working career with Hydro, now serving as the company’s chief technology officer.

Material science
Is additive manufacturing the next big thing for aluminium?
By Hans Erik Vatne, Hydro Nov 20, 2020
Material properties
Wanted: Old metal for new products
By Hans Erik Vatne, Hydro May 07, 2020
Expert thoughts
Using new technology to improve primary aluminium production
By Hans Erik Vatne, Hydro Jun 28, 2020
Material properties
Why carbon footprint is important in the build phase of automobiles
By Hans Erik Vatne, Hydro Jul 27, 2020
Manufacturing
How we can achieve zero-emission aluminium smelters
By Hans Erik Vatne, Hydro Feb 28, 2021
Expert thoughts
We still need good and efficient primary aluminium smelters
By Hans Erik Vatne, Hydro Dec 18, 2020

Hans Erik Vatne

Is additive manufacturing the next big thing for aluminium?

Wanted: Old metal for new products

Using new technology to improve primary aluminium production

Why carbon footprint is important in the build phase of automobiles

How we can achieve zero-emission aluminium smelters

We still need good and efficient primary aluminium smelters