INNOSWAMP

Modular water pre-filtration system based on 3D printing and graphene oxide to improve efficiency, sustainability and resilience in emergency situations.

INNOSWAMP develops a new modular system to improve in situ water filtration capable of removing bacteria, heavy metals and chemical substances. The solution combines 3D printing and advanced materials such as graphene oxide to offer a robust, energy-efficient and reusable system capable of adapting to different water sources and contamination scenarios.

The innovation, with dual use adapting civil technology to the needs of defence and emergency missions and operations, contributes to European standards in water quality and filtration technologies, strengthening sustainability and European technological autonomy. The system makes it possible to reduce energy consumption and water waste, extend the service life of filters and facilitate rapid deployment in critical situations.

The Plastic Materials & Composites technological unit is responsible for the development of polymeric materials for 3D printing treated with graphene oxide, contributing to the improvement of the functional properties of the filtration system.

For its part, the Product Innovation & Multiphysics Simulation unit develops simulation models based on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to optimise water flow, with special attention to porosity and permeability, and also participates in the design of the integrated solution.

The project, coordinated by the Danish Technological Institute, is developed within the framework of a European consortium formed by nine partners from seven different countries (Denmark, Spain, France, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands and Sweden), including research and technology organisations, universities, SMEs and a defence cluster, combining scientific, industrial and operational application capabilities.