Additive Manufacturing of Large Composite Fiber Parts
PT2020 - Add.CompFiber
Robotic Multi-Extrusion Equipment for large-scale parts, using polymeric matrix composites reinforced with long and short fibers.
Project File
Project name: Corporate R&D projects in co-promotion
Universal code: POCI-01-0247-FEDER-069603
Main Objective: To strengthen research, Technological Development and Innovation
Intervention Region: Centro; Norte.
Lead promoter: VERSO MOVE, LDA
Co-promoters: LUZ COSTA & RODRIGUES LDA; AGIX, LDA; INSTITUTO SUPERIOR DE ENGENHARIA DO PORTO; INSTITUTO POLITÉCNICO DE LEIRIA; DREAMPLAS, LDA
Objectives, Activities, and Expected/Achieved Results:
The consortium is joining efforts to develop a robotic multi-extrusion system for the manufacturing of large-scale parts using polymeric matrix composites reinforced with long and short fibers.
This project also places a strong emphasis on the circular economy model, integrating expertise for closing the material loop by incorporating recycled materials and promoting the recycling of composites. The goal is to produce eco-innovative products with a reduced environmental footprint.
Approval date: 05/01/2021
Start date: 01/02/2021
Completion date: 30/06/2023
Total eligible cost: 939 651,82€
European union financial support: FEDER - 712 327,33€