Smart Composites for Additive Technology

Project description

Stronger and cheaper dentures and implants will give millions a reason to smile

Tooth loss resulting from disease or trauma is quite common. Globally, about 30 % of people aged 65-74 years have no natural teeth. Dental treatment is costly, averaging 5 % of total health expenditure and 20 % of out-of-pocket health expenditure in most high-income countries. In most low- and middle-income countries, oral healthcare demands are beyond the capacities of healthcare systems. Use of fibre-reinforced composites as an alternative to common materials to manufacture denture superstructures could have a significant impact on cost, access and performance. However, current precision additive manufacturing methods cannot accommodate these materials. SCAT is optimising additive manufacturing techniques and fibre-reinforced composites to deliver a low-cost solution to improve the quality of life of millions of people.

Fields of science

• engineering and technology › materials engineering › fibers
• engineering and technology › materials engineering › ceramics
• medical and health sciences › clinical medicine › odontology
• engineering and technology › mechanical engineering › manufacturing engineering › additive manufacturing
• natural sciences › chemical sciences › inorganic chemistry › transition metals

Programme(s)

• H2020-EU.3. - PRIORITY 'Societal challenges
• H2020-EU.2.3. - INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP - Innovation In SMEs
• H2020-EU.2.1. - INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP - Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies

Topic(s)

• EIC-SMEInst-2018-2020 - SME instrument

Call for proposal

H2020-SMEInst-2018-2020-1
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Funding Scheme

SME-1 - SME instrument phase 1

Coordinator

MOI COMPOSITES SRL

Address

Via Cigalini 5/D
22100 Como
Italy

Activity type

Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)

EU contribution

€ 50 000