An innovative 3D Free-form manufacturing technology for the construction industry

Projektinformationen

i-Contour

ID Finanzhilfevereinbarung: 833487

DOI

10.3030/833487

Projekt abgeschlossen

EK-Unterschriftsdatum 28 November 2018

Startdatum 1 November 2018

Enddatum 28 Februar 2019

Finanziert unter

• INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP - Innovation In SMEs

Gesamtkosten

€ 71 429,00

EU-Beitrag

€ 50 000,00

Koordiniert durch

CLEVER CONTOUR GMBH
Austria

Periodic Reporting for period 1 - i-Contour (An innovative 3D Free-form manufacturing technology for the construction industry)

Berichtszeitraum: 2018-11-01 bis 2019-02-28

Zusammenfassung vom Kontext und den Gesamtzielen des Projekts

The freeform construction, landscape & interior design market is impeded by cost, accuracy and logistical constraints. There is a perception that complex freeforms can only be incorporated into landmark projects with vast budgets. i-Contour technology presents an innovative end to end solution to design and deliver complex 3D freeform structures with up to 90% reductions in cost, high accuracy with respect to original CAD design and vastly improved logistics for a simple construction approach. i-Contour increases the accessibility of ambitious freeform design to a wider range of projects, including social and community schemes. i-Contour allows for significant reductions in raw material use, using sustainable PVC framing to reduce concrete volumes by up to 50%. This reduces weight, transportation costs, fuel and heavy machinery requirements. Overall project objectives were to evaluate the technical and financial viability of i-Contour and to define a clear business plan to ensure successful commercialisation of an enhanced i-Contour product.

Arbeit, die ab Beginn des Projekts bis zum Ende des durch den Bericht erfassten Berichtszeitraums geleistet wurde, und die wichtigsten bis dahin erzielten Ergebnisse

Technical Viability: Evaluation of technical strategy for software solutions and i-Contour 2.0 machine.
Results: Roadmap for software plug-in, machine optimization and new materials. Pilot test plan with preliminary partnering options
Industrial viability: Identification of strategy for serial manufacturing and assembly of i-Contour 2.0 cost benefit analysis of in-house vs. external production.
Results: Definition of manufacturing selection criteria, preferred manufacturing partner identified
Commercial Viability: Market analysis and commercialization strategy for market launch and growth.
Results: Definition of sales & technology licensing revenue streams for European and global commercialization, respectively. IPR and software development strategies.
Financial Viability: Financial feasibility of i-Contour in the first 5 years of operation and the impact of the two revenue streams on business model.
Results: Cash flow and profit & loss analysis, Risk analysis & mitigation plan, further funding plan

Fortschritte, die über den aktuellen Stand der Technik hinausgehen und voraussichtliche potenzielle Auswirkungen (einschließlich der bis dato erzielten sozioökonomischen Auswirkungen und weiter gefassten gesellschaftlichen Auswirkungen des Projekts)

Progress: Demonstrated 90% cost reduction, 50% product weight reduction, 100% accuracy from fully automated process, complementary technology for competing state of the art 3D printing solution
Impact: Greatly reduced plastic & concrete consumption, greater cost reliability for landmark public projects. Massive budget and time savings for freeform projects, removal of cost based constraints on freeform market.

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