Sigmund Arntsønn Tronvoll

About

Sigmund Arntsønn Tronvoll is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at NTNU. His fields of expertise include metal forming, additive manufacturing, machine elements and aircraft engineering.

His research focuses mainly on the manufacturing of aluminium components, as well as additive manufacturing more broadly. He teaches machine elements and to students in mechanical engineering master’s and bachelor’s programmes, respectively. He also teaches aircraft components and structures and aircraft maintenance-related subjects in the bachelor’s programme in aircraft engineering. He supervises bachelor’s, master’s and PhD students.

Publications

2026

Liang, Li; Tronvoll, Sigmund Arntsønn. (2026) Impact response of FFF-printed bio-inspired multi-material helicoidal structures: An experimental investigation. Next Materials
Academic article
Liang, Li; Tronvoll, Sigmund Arntsønn. (2026) Novel bio-inspired strategies for energy dissipation of architectured materials. Norwegian University of Science and Technology - Faculty of Engineering - Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Doctoral thesis
Moon, Chanmi; Tronvoll, Sigmund Arntsønn; Welo, Torgeir. (2026) Using 3D Scanning for Closed-Loop Reconfiguration of Multi-Point Tools in Stretch Forming. Procedia CIRP
Academic article

2025

Liang, Li; Tronvoll, Sigmund Arntsønn. (2025) Bio-inspired multi-hierarchical structure for toughness enhancement in fused filament fabrication. Materials & design
Academic article
Moon, Chanmi; Tronvoll, Sigmund Arntsønn; Ma, Jun; Welo, Torgeir. (2025) An experimental and numerical study of deformation characteristics in flexible stretch bending using reconfigurable tools. Manufacturing Letters
Academic article
Moon, Chanmi; Tronvoll, Sigmund Arntsønn; Welo, Torgeir; Ma, Jun. (2025) Flexible stretch bending of AA6082-T4 and WT profiles using reconfigurable tooling. Materials Research Proceedings (MRP)
Academic article

2023

Tronvoll, Sigmund Arntsønn. (2023) Nei, vi må ikke fly mer. NRK.no
Commentary
Ma, Jun; Tronvoll, Sigmund Arntsønn; Welo, Torgeir. (2023) Towards Control of Springback Variability in Novel Flexible Stretch Forming of Aluminium Extrusions. Springer Nature
Anthology
Ma, Jun; Tronvoll, Sigmund Arntsønn; Welo, Torgeir. (2023) Prediction and analysis of real-time forces in novel 3D flexible rotary stretch forming of complex profiles. CIRP - Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology
Academic article
Williams, William Matthew; Sandnes, Lise; Ma, Jun; Tronvoll, Sigmund Arntsønn; Welo, Torgeir. (2023) Yield stress and work hardening behavior of extruded AA6082 profiles under different homogenization and extrusion conditions. Materials Research Proceedings (MRP)
Academic article
Tronvoll, Sigmund Arntsønn; Treffen, Helena; Ma, Jun; Welo, Torgeir. (2023) Low-cost tooling concept for customized tube bending by the use of additive manufacturing. Materials Research Proceedings (MRP)
Academic article

2022

He, Xu; Ma, Jun; Tronvoll, Sigmund Arntsønn; Welo, Torgeir. (2022) In-Process Monitoring of Springback in Industrial Bending Using a Laser Sensor-Based Method. Key Engineering Materials
Academic article
Tronvoll, Sigmund Arntsønn; Blindheim, Jørgen; Ma, Jun; Welo, Torgeir. (2022) A new, flexible tool concept for rotary die stretch bending. Manufacturing Letters
Academic article
Ma, Jun; Tronvoll, Sigmund Arntsønn; Welo, Torgeir; Ringen, Geir. (2022) On Dimensional Control in Rotary Stretch Bending of Aluminum Profiles: Loading-Path Effects. Manufacturing Letters
Academic article
Tronvoll, Sigmund Arntsønn; Ma, Jun; Welo, Torgeir. (2022) Deformation behavior in tube bending: a comparative study of compression bending and rotary draw bending. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Academic article

2021

Zhou, Xianyan; Welo, Torgeir; Ma, Jun; Tronvoll, Sigmund A.. (2021) Deformation characteristics in a stretch-based dimensional correction method for open, thin-walled extrusions. Metals
Academic article

2019

Tronvoll, Sigmund Arntsønn; Vedvik, Nils Petter; Elverum, Christer Westum; Welo, Torgeir. (2019) A new method for assessing anisotropy in fused deposition modeled parts using computed tomography data. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Academic article
Tronvoll, Sigmund Arntsønn; Popp, Sebastian; Elverum, Christer Westum; Welo, Torgeir. (2019) Investigating pressure advance algorithms for filament-based melt extrusion additive manufacturing: theory, practice and simulations. Rapid prototyping journal
Academic article

2018

Tronvoll, Sigmund Arntsønn; Elverum, Christer Westum; Welo, Torgeir. (2018) Dimensional accuracy of threads manufactured by fused deposition modeling. Procedia Manufacturing
Academic article
Tronvoll, Sigmund Arntsønn; Welo, Torgeir; Elverum, Christer Westum. (2018) The effects of voids on structural properties of fused deposition modelled parts: a probabilistic approach. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Academic article

2017

Tronvoll, Sigmund Arntsønn; Elverum, Christer Westum; Welo, Torgeir. (2017) Prototype Experiments: Strategies and Trade-offs. Procedia CIRP
Academic article

2016

Elverum, Christer Westum; Welo, Torgeir; Tronvoll, Sigmund Arntsønn. (2016) Prototyping in new product development: Strategy considerations. Procedia CIRP
Academic article
Tronvoll, Sigmund Arntsønn; Elverum, Christer Westum; Welo, Torgeir. (2016) Test Environments in Engineering Design: A conceptual study.
Academic chapter

Journal publications

Liang, Li; Tronvoll, Sigmund Arntsønn. (2026) Impact response of FFF-printed bio-inspired multi-material helicoidal structures: An experimental investigation. Next Materials
Academic article
Moon, Chanmi; Tronvoll, Sigmund Arntsønn; Welo, Torgeir. (2026) Using 3D Scanning for Closed-Loop Reconfiguration of Multi-Point Tools in Stretch Forming. Procedia CIRP
Academic article
Liang, Li; Tronvoll, Sigmund Arntsønn. (2025) Bio-inspired multi-hierarchical structure for toughness enhancement in fused filament fabrication. Materials & design
Academic article
Moon, Chanmi; Tronvoll, Sigmund Arntsønn; Ma, Jun; Welo, Torgeir. (2025) An experimental and numerical study of deformation characteristics in flexible stretch bending using reconfigurable tools. Manufacturing Letters
Academic article
Moon, Chanmi; Tronvoll, Sigmund Arntsønn; Welo, Torgeir; Ma, Jun. (2025) Flexible stretch bending of AA6082-T4 and WT profiles using reconfigurable tooling. Materials Research Proceedings (MRP)
Academic article
Elverum, Christer Westum; Welo, Torgeir; Tronvoll, Sigmund Arntsønn. (2016) Prototyping in new product development: Strategy considerations. Procedia CIRP
Academic article
He, Xu; Ma, Jun; Tronvoll, Sigmund Arntsønn; Welo, Torgeir. (2022) In-Process Monitoring of Springback in Industrial Bending Using a Laser Sensor-Based Method. Key Engineering Materials
Academic article
Tronvoll, Sigmund Arntsønn. (2023) Nei, vi må ikke fly mer. NRK.no
Commentary
Tronvoll, Sigmund Arntsønn; Elverum, Christer Westum; Welo, Torgeir. (2017) Prototype Experiments: Strategies and Trade-offs. Procedia CIRP
Academic article
Tronvoll, Sigmund Arntsønn; Blindheim, Jørgen; Ma, Jun; Welo, Torgeir. (2022) A new, flexible tool concept for rotary die stretch bending. Manufacturing Letters
Academic article
Ma, Jun; Tronvoll, Sigmund Arntsønn; Welo, Torgeir; Ringen, Geir. (2022) On Dimensional Control in Rotary Stretch Bending of Aluminum Profiles: Loading-Path Effects. Manufacturing Letters
Academic article
Ma, Jun; Tronvoll, Sigmund Arntsønn; Welo, Torgeir. (2023) Prediction and analysis of real-time forces in novel 3D flexible rotary stretch forming of complex profiles. CIRP - Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology
Academic article
Tronvoll, Sigmund Arntsønn; Elverum, Christer Westum; Welo, Torgeir. (2018) Dimensional accuracy of threads manufactured by fused deposition modeling. Procedia Manufacturing
Academic article
Williams, William Matthew; Sandnes, Lise; Ma, Jun; Tronvoll, Sigmund Arntsønn; Welo, Torgeir. (2023) Yield stress and work hardening behavior of extruded AA6082 profiles under different homogenization and extrusion conditions. Materials Research Proceedings (MRP)
Academic article
Tronvoll, Sigmund Arntsønn; Welo, Torgeir; Elverum, Christer Westum. (2018) The effects of voids on structural properties of fused deposition modelled parts: a probabilistic approach. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Academic article
Tronvoll, Sigmund Arntsønn; Treffen, Helena; Ma, Jun; Welo, Torgeir. (2023) Low-cost tooling concept for customized tube bending by the use of additive manufacturing. Materials Research Proceedings (MRP)
Academic article
Tronvoll, Sigmund Arntsønn; Ma, Jun; Welo, Torgeir. (2022) Deformation behavior in tube bending: a comparative study of compression bending and rotary draw bending. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Academic article
Tronvoll, Sigmund Arntsønn; Vedvik, Nils Petter; Elverum, Christer Westum; Welo, Torgeir. (2019) A new method for assessing anisotropy in fused deposition modeled parts using computed tomography data. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Academic article
Zhou, Xianyan; Welo, Torgeir; Ma, Jun; Tronvoll, Sigmund A.. (2021) Deformation characteristics in a stretch-based dimensional correction method for open, thin-walled extrusions. Metals
Academic article
Tronvoll, Sigmund Arntsønn; Popp, Sebastian; Elverum, Christer Westum; Welo, Torgeir. (2019) Investigating pressure advance algorithms for filament-based melt extrusion additive manufacturing: theory, practice and simulations. Rapid prototyping journal
Academic article

Books

Ma, Jun; Tronvoll, Sigmund Arntsønn; Welo, Torgeir. (2023) Towards Control of Springback Variability in Novel Flexible Stretch Forming of Aluminium Extrusions. Springer Nature
Anthology

Part of book/report

Tronvoll, Sigmund Arntsønn; Elverum, Christer Westum; Welo, Torgeir. (2016) Test Environments in Engineering Design: A conceptual study.
Academic chapter

Student thesis or dissertation

Liang, Li; Tronvoll, Sigmund Arntsønn. (2026) Novel bio-inspired strategies for energy dissipation of architectured materials. Norwegian University of Science and Technology - Faculty of Engineering - Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Doctoral thesis

Teaching

Courses

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