Unlocking serial Aluminium Additive Manufacturing with Molten Metal Deposition technology

Información del proyecto

MMD

Identificador del acuerdo de subvención: 101145544

DOI

10.3030/101145544

Fecha de la firma de la CE 7 Febrero 2024

Fecha de inicio 1 Marzo 2024

Fecha de finalización 30 Junio 2026

Financiado con arreglo a

• The European Innovation Council (EIC)

Coste total

€ 3 571 411,25

Aportación de la UE

€ 2 499 987,88

Coordinado por

VALCUN BV
Belgium

Periodic Reporting for period 1 - MMD (Unlocking serial Aluminium Additive Manufacturing with Molten Metal Deposition technology)

Período documentado: 2024-03-01 hasta 2025-02-28

Resumen del contexto y de los objetivos generales del proyecto

ValCUN is aiming to innovate the additive manufacturing landscape with a deployable, industrial & integratable solution by further advancing Molten Metal Deposition (MMD) technology across industry, particularly for aluminum parts.
This project, supported by the European Innovation Council (EIC), focuses on enhancing the industrial useability, quality and ecological footprint of MMD technology. ValCUN’s objectives are to refine MMD technology, scale production capabilities, and facilitate industry adoption through strategic partnerships and comprehensive dissemination and exploitation strategies.

Trabajo realizado desde el comienzo del proyecto hasta el final del período abarcado por el informe y los principales resultados hasta la fecha

Work Performed and Main Results: ValCUN developed and refined multiple facets of the MMD technology, including:
• Hardware Enhancements: Introduction of design modifications to improve print quality and machine reliability.
• Software Development: Advanced toolpath algorithms and AI-driven process parameter prediction software were developed to enhance operational efficiency and predictability.
• Materials Research: enhancing understanding and applicability in industrial settings using the materials the industry desires
• Dissemination Activities: Included targeted industry publications, participation in major additive manufacturing events, and collaborations with academic institutions to foster research and development.
• Strategic Partnerships: Forged key partnerships with industry to pilot the MMD technology in real-world settings, enhancing market entry strategy.

Avances que van más allá del estado de la técnica e impacto potencial esperado (incluida la repercusión socioeconómica y las implicaciones sociales más amplias del proyecto hasta la fecha)

Project Impact: The project formulates and catalyzes its commercial growth and expedites the maturation of its technology and product offerings, making them increasingly appealing to the industry. By reducing the barriers to industrial adoption, ValCUN is poised to make a substantial impact on the manufacturing sector. The following are key areas of impact:
• Enhancing Sustainability: Promoting the use of recycled materials, limiting the material waste, part optimization and energy-efficient production processes by providing a more cost-effective solution.
• Industry Adoption & integration for fostering innovation: deployable solutions that along with other manufacturing technology can realise unseen innovations using AM optimized parts for weight, strength, production cost & overall performance reliability.