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H2020Staff exchange2018–2023

DiCoMI · Directional Composites through Manufacturing Innovation

Horizon 2020 — Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions

Duration
2018-03-01 → 2023-12-31
EU contribution
€1,426,500
Participants
18
Scheme
MSCA-RISE

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Results in brief

Directional Composites through Manufacturing Innovation

The DiCoMI project’s overall goal was to develop a low-cost hybrid system that will combine the fibre directionality obtained from 5-axis material extrusion with the accuracy obtained from other machining techniques in order to create a truly novel composites manufacturing system capable of producing parts with increased accuracy, reduced cost and enhanced functionality. DiCoMI focused on Directional Fibre-Reinforced Polymers (FRP) materials and combined different manufacturing techniques into a unique and innovative hybrid system. To develop this innovative hybrid manufacturing system, the following scientific and technical objectives were targeted: * Objective 1: Define the optimal performances specifications for the DiCoMI system process and materials according to the selected industries' requirements. * Objective 2: Develop and test a range of polymer/fibre combinations matching pre-defined specifications. * Objective 3: Design the system with appropriate manufacturing processes parameters. * Objective 4: Build and test the prototype for specific directional composite/FRP components. The DiCoMI project had a direct impact on the European and international scientific state of the art in the fields of composite materials and manufacturing equipment, while supporting innovation potential in the automotive and aerospace industries. The outcome was a truly novel prototype composites manufacturing system capable of producing parts with increased accuracy, reduced cost and enhanced functionality.

Data: CORDIS, © European Union

Project objective

The Directional Composites through Manufacturing Innovation (DiCoMI) project aims to bring together leading innovatorsfrom across Europe, and beyond, to develop a new method of producing composite material parts with optimised fibredirectionality. The DiCoMI project will integrate advanced manufacturing techniques, composite materials science, andmanufacturing system design. As such, it requires a high level of inter-disciplinary cooperation as well as collaborationbetween researchers and industrials. The outcome will be a truly novel composites manufacturing system capable of producing parts with increased accuracy, reduced cost and enhanced functionality.DiCoMI project will focus on Directional Fibre-Reinforced Polymers (FRP) materials and combined different manufacturing techniques into a unique and innovative hybrid system. DiCoMI project will have a direct impact on the European and international scientific state of the art in the fields of composite materials and manufacturing equipment, while supporting the innovation potential in the automotive and aerospace industries.

Original text from CORDIS.

Participants

  • LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY · LoughboroughCoordinatorUnited Kingdom
  • 5AXISWORKS ltd · LondonUnited Kingdom
  • BIZZCOM S. R. O. · BUCANYSlovakia
  • Central Metallurgical Research and Development Institute · HelwanEgypt
  • FACHHOCHSCHULE AACHEN · AACHENGermany
  • FIBREX CO SRL · CrasnaRomania
  • GUHRING SRL · SibiuRomania
  • INTELLIGENTSIA CONSULTANTS SARL · BERTRANGELuxembourg
  • KORDSA TEKNIK TEKSTIL ANONIM SIRKETI · KocaeliTürkiye
  • LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY CARBOLINE · KharkivUkraine
  • LUNDS UNIVERSITET · LundSweden
  • NATIONAL AEROSPACE UNIVERSITY KHARKIV AVIATION INSTITUTE · KHARKIVUkraine
  • NEW ZEALAND INSTITUTE FOR BIOECONOMY SCIENCE LIMITED · LINCOLNNew Zealand
  • SABANCI UNIVERSITESI · IstanbulTürkiye
  • SLOVENSKA TECHNICKA UNIVERZITA V BRATISLAVE · BratislavaSlovakia
  • UNIVERSITAT POLITECNICA DE VALENCIA · ValenciaSpain
  • UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA CLUJ-NAPOCA · Cluj-NapocaRomania
  • VAAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY · Vanderbijl ParkSouth Africa

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Data: CORDIS, © European Union