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H2020Staff exchange2017–2022

NEWEX · Investigation and development of a new generation of machines for the processing of composite and nanocomposites materials

Horizon 2020 — Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions

Duration
2017-01-01 → 2022-05-31
EU contribution
€1,251,000
Participants
7
Scheme
MSCA-RISE

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Results in brief

Investigation and development of a new generation of machines for the processing of composite and nanocomposites materials

The main research objective of the NEWEX project is to build and test a new, innovative extruder. By using the new key/vital component concepts developed during the project: the innovative active grooved feed section (IAGFS), the original rotating barrel segment (ORBS) and the special screw (SS), a completely new, breakthrough extrusion technology will be achieved. For this purpose, an extrusion process using a traditional extruder will be carried out, the above-mentioned key/vital components of it will be developed, a virtual model, a 3D model, and a prototype of the extruder will be made. Using this extruder, the extrusion process will be carried out again. The parameters of the extrusion process, the extruder, and the extrudate will be compared with those obtained by the conventional process. It is expected that the new extruder will provide for the production with enhanced properties and will enable the processing of materials such as composites and nanocomposites that could not be processed so far, as well as other materials such as food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals or recycled materials. In parallel to the main research and technology development activities, the NEWEX project aims to develop and strengthen collaboration between industry and academia, as well as transfer knowledge between organizations in Central and Eastern Europe and Western Europe. All project activities will be implemented through carefully planned secondments and a stay program planned by the hosting institutions of the industrial and academic partners. The work plan consists of 7 WPs, of which: WP1-4 focus on the study of the extruder, extrusion process and properties of extrudates and tasks to select the best solution of new key parts of the extruder and then build and test the next generation extruder. WP5 focuses on networking activities. WP6 aims at knowledge dissemination (participation in conferences, trade fairs, publications, etc.). WP7 is dedicated to the management and administration of the whole project.

Data: CORDIS, © European Union

Project objective

The main research goal of the NEWEX Project is the construction and testing of the new innovative extruder. By the application of a new, patented concept of vital parts: innovative active grooved feed section (IAGFS), original rotational barrel segment (ORBS) and special screw (SS) a completely new breakthrough technology of extrusion and plasticizing systems will be achieved. It will ensure manufacturing the products of improved properties and will enable processing materials that couldn’t be processed so far, as well as food materials, cosmetic and pharmaceutical. In parallel to the main RTD activities the NEWEX project is aiming at industry-academia cooperation and transfer of knowledge between organizations from central-eastern and Western Europe. All the project’s activities will be performed by thoroughly planned secondments and appropriate hosting institutions between industrial and academic partners. The workplan consists of 7 Workpackages, out of which: WP1-4 focus on the investigation of extruder, extrusion process and extrudate properties and tasks aiming at the selection of the best solution of new extruder vital parts, than construction and testing of new generation extruder. WP5 concentrates on networking activities (workshops, training, knowledge exchange, etc.). WP6 aims at knowledge dissemination (participation in conferences, fairs, publications, etc.), WP7 is dedicated to management and administration of the whole project. The consortium consists of 6 organizations: 3 representing academic partners and 3 representing industry partners. Project is coordinated by Lublin University of Technology (Poland). Partners are: Technical University of Kosice (Slovakia), University of Minho (Portugal), Zamak-Mercator LLC (Poland), SEZ-Krompachy a.s. (Slovakia) and Borra s.r.o. (Czech Republic). Realization of NEWEX project will foster the real industry-academia cooperation which is of the key importance in terms of European Research Area development strategy.

Original text from CORDIS.

Participants

  • POLITECHNIKA LUBELSKA · LublinCoordinatorPoland
  • BORRA SRO · PrahaCity levelCzechia
  • SEZ KROMPACHY AS · KROMPACHYSlovakia
  • TECHNICKA UNIVERZITA V KOSICIACH · KosiceSlovakia
  • UNIVERSIDADE DO MINHO · BragaPortugal
  • UZDAROJI AKCINE BENDROVE DIRMETA · KAUNASLithuania
  • ZAMAK MERCATOR SPOLKA Z OGRANICZONAODPOWIEDZIALNOSCIA · SkawinaPoland

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