Unlocking serial Aluminium Additive Manufacturing with Molten Metal Deposition technology

Informazioni relative al progetto

MMD

ID dell’accordo di sovvenzione: 101145544

DOI

10.3030/101145544

Data della firma CE 7 Febbraio 2024

Data di avvio 1 Marzo 2024

Data di completamento 30 Giugno 2026

Finanziato da

• The European Innovation Council (EIC)

Costo totale

€ 3 571 411,25

Contributo UE

€ 2 499 987,88

Coordinato da

VALCUN BV
Belgium

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

Periodo di rendicontazione: 2024-03-01 al 2025-02-28

Sintesi del contesto e degli obiettivi generali del progetto

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.

Lavoro eseguito dall’inizio del progetto fino alla fine del periodo coperto dalla relazione e principali risultati finora ottenuti

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.

Progressi oltre lo stato dell’arte e potenziale impatto previsto (incluso l’impatto socioeconomico e le implicazioni sociali più ampie del progetto fino ad ora)

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.