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Pilot 1 - Metal Additive Manufacturing for Construction
In a typical steel-framed building, much of the material is often underutilised and at a high economic and environmental cost. This use case aims to increase structures’ efficiency through hybrid construction, combining traditional rolled steelwork with a small amount of additively manufactured material. The proposed hybrid construction concept can be used for beams and frames, where metal additive manufacturing can improve structural efficiency by adding material only where needed on a conventional I-section profile. This results in a 35% increase in load-carrying capacity with only a 10% increase in material use. Similarly, when it comes to trusses optimisation, WAAM (Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing) can create trusses with more complex shapes while still using conventional materials, saving time and lowering costs.
Pilot 2 - Carbon Fibre Sheet Moulding Compound (SMC) Components For the Automotive Sector
The SMC process, a sustainable Out of Autoclave (OoA) method, is prominently deployed in manufacturing exterior parts in the automotive industry. In this application, Marelli is leading the development of a new lightweight upper composite suspension control arm with an expected mass saving of around 30% compared to the normal production component. PIONEER seeks to revolutionise the automotive industry by significantly decreasing reliance on extensive physical testing. This initiative aims to streamline product development, saving both time and costs. A key tool in PIONEER’s strategy is the digital twin of the production process, suitable for developing and testing new components. It allows optimisation of manufacturing processes, fine-tuning of mould designs, and adjustments to components changing the boundary conditions.
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