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 ASCAMM
Adaptation of general KBE implementation procedures to suit the specific requirements of individual mould-makers. Specifying knowledge, currently held within the mould-making industry.
Materialise
Development of software, enabling and automating rapid prototyping, tooling and manufacturing proces- ses on the basis of STL technology.
University of Minho
R&D on the moulding process in polymers and composites. Failure mode analysis for moulds and identification of failure causes.
Fatronik
Selection of the most suitable technologies (hardware and controls) for TPM management and definition of the control strategy.
ARMINES-EMAC
Thermal management of a mould: optimisation of the design of the cooling system.
FOS Messtechnik
Development of advanced sensors for plastic processing monitoring.
TNO
Collection and compilation of data for use in Knowledge Based Engineering systems.
Centimfe
Specification, functional analysis and validation of new CAx systems. Development, lab testing and validation of new design concepts in Knowledge Based Engineering.
IST Lisbon
Development of KBE methodologies. R&D on tool design and on budgeting tools based on KBE approaches.
WMG Warwick
Production of KBE / KBS development methods and techniques.
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SIRRIS (CRIF)
Improvements in the surface finish and accuracy of GP processes such as DMLS and 3DP Prometal. Investigation and development of the TRI-CLAM process. Development of adequate inserts integration procedures.
Centimfe
Development and validation of the contour crafting process. R&D on generative processes and on hybrid moulds.
ASCAMM
Surface treatment of DMLS cavities, optimisation and testing of Tri-Clam and ceramics milling.
Fraunhofer IPT
Investigation and optimisation of micro machining processes. Development of new techniques for machining ceramic tool inserts. Surface structuring using micro machining laser system.
WZL of RWTH Aachen University
Investigation of wire-EDM process.
TNO
Micro milling support.
PMA of KU Leuven
Implementation of EDM milling within mould and die making
Materialise
Definition of integration methodology and software development of modules to split STL files into several GP inserts.
Inasmet
Ceramic material development for tool inserts.
Ingeneric
Process development and consulting in terms of grinding ultra precision moulds. Validation of ground ceramic inserts
Extrude Home
Finishing techniques validation on GP processes such as DMLS and 3DP Prometal.
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IST Lisbon
R&D on mould making business integrated in extended value chains. Analysis and development of new strategies and support of technological infrastructures.
ASCAMM
Validation and testing of new mould sensoring systems for remote monitoring, analysis and control of both mould and process. R&D on intelligent tools.
Centimfe
Identification of innovative added value services, mobile engineering developments and definition of a new business model for the European mould making industry.
ELEDA CUMSA
Development of intelligent tools esp. development of a .black box. concept and prototype integration.
Fatronik
Mechatronics technologies for the R&D on intelligent tools. Development of a .black-box. concept as well as control rules and algorithms for new mould sensoring systems.
Fraunhofer IPT
Research on life cycle management, R&D on new repair technologies. Development of automated mould repair technologies and research on laser beam deposition-welding.
Partner Solutions
Integration of technological solutions and products into an infra-structure based on mobile communications and appliances.
University of Minho
Development of mould LCA (Life Cycle Analysis) procedures, evaluation of re-use potential and development of a service model for recycling and re-use.
TNO
R&D on life cycle management. Development of automated mould repair technologies and specialised support in relation to CAM requirements.
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ASCAMM
Coordination of the activities within Case Study 1 and implementation of the Research Areas’ results.
Grupo Antolin
Increase in the added value of components (esp. door panel parts) via multifunctionality. Integrating operations such as multi-injection, multi-material processing and in mould decoration in the mould.
RO-SA PLAST
Developments for the bi-injection of a PP door panel with devices and materials permitting easy assembly.
ICM Armomapre
Development of a tool using IML IMD technology for the injection of a complete bi-material door panel.
Mecanoplastica
Minimisation of the number of production steps and tools; reduction of the number of parts and in the weight of the finished door panel assembly.
ELEDA CUMSA
Automatic in-mould marking for injection moulds to ensure efficient traceability.
WZL of RWTH Aachen University
Benchmarking
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Fraunhofer IPT
Coordination of the activities within Case Study 2 and implementation of the Research Areas’ results.
Wahl Optoparts
Diamond machining of precise micro optical components in complex injection moulds.
Christmann
Development of advanced micro wire-EDM for micro and precision applications.
z-werkzeugbau-gmbh
Micro milling technologies enabling more complex designs for lighting systems.
Ingeneric
Super finishing and micro structuring of high precision micro lenses.
Roche
Determination of requirements for micro moulds to manufacture advanced micro optical systems for medical devices.
WZL of RWTH Aachen University
Benchmarking
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Centimfe
Coordination of the activities within Case Study 3 and implementation of the Research Areas’ results.
3D Tech
Mould engineering specifications and applicable technologies in an industrial perspective. Development of the prototype of the manufacturing solution.
Anibal H. Abrantes
Functional specifications and industrial validation of the prototype for the new design and modelling environment.
BRISA
New technological solutions for large parts and small batch products, e.g. Tollbooth Machine Cover (TMC).
Plasdan
Functional specifications and industrial validation of the prototype for the mobile engineering system.
WZL of RWTH Aachen University
Benchmarking
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