The work performed in the REVOLUTION project covers the following:
- Development and optimisation of light plastic materials with >50% recycled content suitable for production of automotive components by industrial melt processing processes (injection, moulding, extrusion, thermoforming)
- Modelling and design of lightweight components
- Development of advanced process control system
- Integration and training of AI/ML control system and production of demonstrator components
- Completion of environmental and societal assessments
- Dissemination & Exploitation of project results
In general, despite some aspects proving more challenging than others, the project progressed well and achieving good results. The main result include:
- design, material formulation and manufacturing process for four ELV components – rear back seat panel, lower rear bumper, B-pillar cover, crash box
- Validation of these components against Stellantis protocols and test methods
- An injection moulding AI control system implemented on the factory floor
For more specific details of the project result please refer to the project website (www.revolution-project.eu) and LinkedIn channel (linkedin.com/in/revolution-project-296435204).