Thermo Calc Solutions AB

Their core work

Thermo Calc Solutions AB is a Swedish SME specializing in computational thermodynamics and materials simulation software. In H2020 projects, they provide predictive modelling capabilities for advanced materials design — calculating phase stability, solidification behaviour, and thermodynamic properties of complex alloy systems including superalloys, high entropy alloys, and ceramic coatings. Their core contribution to research consortia is enabling computational materials engineering that accelerates the design-to-validation cycle for high-temperature and high-performance materials.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

Thermo Calc Solutions entered H2020 relatively late (2020-2021), so evolution within the programme is compressed. Their earliest project (HIPERMAT) focused on traditional high-performance materials — superalloys, ceramic coatings, and predictive modelling of solidification processes. Their more recent projects (topAM, ATLAS) show a clear pivot toward applying computational materials science to additive manufacturing workflows and space-grade high entropy alloy systems, reflecting industry demand for simulation-driven design in these growth sectors.

Moving from general high-temperature materials modelling toward targeted applications in additive manufacturing and space propulsion, suggesting future projects will focus on simulation-driven manufacturing process optimization.

How they like to work

Thermo Calc Solutions operates exclusively as a participant, never as coordinator — consistent with their role as a specialist software and modelling provider that plugs into larger materials research consortia. With 35 unique partners across 11 countries from just 3 projects, they join large, diverse consortia (averaging ~12 partners per project). This pattern suggests they are sought after as a recognized tool provider rather than building their own project agendas.

Despite only 3 projects, they have built connections with 35 partners across 11 countries, indicating participation in large pan-European consortia with broad geographic reach. Their Swedish base and wide partner spread suggest they are well-networked in the European advanced materials research community.

What sets them apart

Thermo Calc Solutions brings commercial-grade thermodynamic calculation software to research consortia — a capability few SMEs can offer at this level of maturity. Their value lies in bridging the gap between experimental materials research and computational prediction, letting consortia test alloy compositions and processing parameters virtually before costly physical trials. For consortium builders, they are a ready-made computational materials partner with proven integration across manufacturing, energy, and space domains.

Highlights from their portfolio

• ATLAS
  Highest single-project funding (EUR 449,375) and an unusual intersection of high entropy alloys with space propulsion, crossing from manufacturing into space sector.
• topAM
  Directly connects computational materials science to additive manufacturing process design, positioning the company at a high-growth technology intersection.
• HIPERMAT
  Broadest scope across materials types (superalloys, HEAs, ceramics, refractory steels), demonstrating the versatility of their modelling platform.