FRAUNHOFER INSTITUTE FOR PRODUCTION SYSTEMS AND DESIGN TECHNOLOGY IPK
GERMANY
Fraunhofer IPK is a research and development institution in the field of production technology in Berlin. As an institute of the
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, we tailor our work to fit the needs and requirements of our customers and partners. With its market orientation
and high real-world value, our R&D helps to sharpen their long-term competitive edge. The Joining and Coating Technology division at
Fraunhofer IPK enhances established processing techniques and develops novel methods for cutting-edge materials and processes. We open
up new fields of application for modern coating technologies like laser metal deposition as well as laser and electron beam welding for
complex materials and heterogeneous combinations of materials. Simulation of welding processes, distortion and residual stress facilitates
the rapid introduction of cost-effective, energy-efficient techniques in industry, while also ensuring optimization of existing processes
and components.
LUXEMBOURG INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE
AND TECHNOLOGY
LUXEMBOURG
The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a mission-driven Research and Technology Organization (RTO) that develops
competitive and market-oriented product/service prototypes for public and private stakeholders. With its 600 employees, 75% of whom are
researchers or innovation experts from all around the world, LIST is active in the fields of informatics, materials and environment and
works across the entire innovation chain: fundamental/applied research, incubation, and transfer of technologies. Through its research
into advanced materials and processes, the “Materials Research and Technology” (MRT) department, with its 200 researchers and engineers,
contributes to the emergence of enabling technologies that underpin the innovation processes of local and international industry. MRT’s
activities hinge on four thematic pillars: nanomaterials and nanotechnology, scientific instrumentation and process technology, structural
composites, and functional polymers. The functional polymers unit will develop new conductive composites and evaluate recycling methods
for the materials used in the case studies in MULTHEM.
BRIGHTLANDS MATERIALS CENTER
NETHERLANDS
Brightlands Materials Center (BM) is a TNO joint innovation center in partnership with the Province of Limburg. BMC develops circular
and lightweight solutions for mobility markets based on thermoplastic composite materials and technologies. BMC focuses on technologies
and materials for structural, lightweight and freeform components for mobility markets and on recycling of thermoplastic composites and
re-application of recycled materials. Our Continuous Fiber Additive Manufacturing (composite 3D printing) development is aimed at
manufacturing thermoplastic composite structural components with high mechanical strength-to-weight ratio in complex shapes. Unique
design optimalization and parts integration allows for additional weight savings. Our unique and proprietary Recycling Technology for
thermoplastic composite materials keeps the good mechanical properties of composites by retaining fiber length. We develop recycled
composite materials (e.g. Long Fiber Thermoplastics) and do application development to re-use these recycled materials in high-end
applications. Brightlands Materials Center offers services to the industry both through bilateral contract research and through industry
collaborations in (subsidized) consortia.
SOLMATEK SOLUTIONS SL
SPAIN
Airelectric is a Spanish startup specialising in the design, development and manufacturing of high-performance
electrical motors for the Aerospace sector. Our range of applications goes from the electrification of actuators (Electric-Aircraft)
to high-powered and highly efficient electric propulsion motors required in UAVs, drones and aircraft.
Our mission is to develop the necessary technologies to accelerate the transition to a zero-emissions aerospace sector.
EIRECOMPOSITES TEORANTA
IRELAND
EIRECOMPOSITES is an SME of design, manufacturing and testing company involved in lightweight high-performance
fibre-reinforced composites materials. Their facilities are equipped with some of the most advanced equipment for processing
composites materials and they are involved in serial production and prototyping of thermoplastic composite components for
the automotive industry.
THALES
FRANCE
Thales is a global leader in advanced technologies, investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations –
connectivity, big data, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and quantum technologies – to build a
confident future crucial for the development of our societies. The Group provides its customers – businesses,
organisations and governments – in the defence, aeronautics, space, transport, and digital identity and security
domains with solutions, services and products that help them fulfil their critical role, consideration for the
individual being the driving force behind all decisions. Thales has 81,000 employees in 68 countries. In 2021,
the Group generated sales of €16.2 billion.
PRIMA ADDITIVE S.r.
ITALY
Prima Additive S.r.l is part of the Prima Industrie S.p.A Group, world leader in the production, marketing and
sale of industrial machinery for metalworking, founded in 1977. Based in Italy, Prima Additive develops, manufactures,
sells and distributes industrial systems for applications of Additive Manufacturing in metal. Prima Additive's product
portfolio includes the two largest laser technologies on the market for metal 3D printing applications. Powder Bed
Fusion and Direct Energy Deposition solutions. The company develops additive manufacturing both through strategic
partnerships and through innovative solutions.
BRUNEL UNIVERSITY
UNITED KINGDOM (UK)
Brunel University London is a dynamic institution based in the United Kingdom with over 15,000
students and nearly 900 staff. With a turnover of more than £160 million, the University has
considerable intellectual, financial, and social resources as a major contribution to the
economy and community of the West London region. BUL has a proven track record of being involved
in over 204 EU-funded projects. In this project, has the infrastructure to support the project,
including high-performance computing facilities, state-of-the-art image processing of penetrating
and surface technologies for micro to large scale, advanced material handling systems, 3D printing
of metal and composites, CNC, inspection and metrology.
