Horizon 2020-BONA

Development of regional aircraft thermoplastic composite windows frames using advanced and innovative industrial processes and Out of Autoclave composite manufacturing (OOA – alternative to autoclave process commonly applied for the aeronautic industry for producing high performance composite materials) with the aim of reducing the weight of the window frames and their production costs. WINFRAME 4.0 solution allows the utilization of thermoplastic composite materials for the construction of regional aircrafts and develops faster and more reliable processes, thanks to the use of polymers reinforced with carbon fibres and innovative processes. The innovations of WINFRAME 4.0, coordinated by [...]

A novel Cobalt-free Lithium-ion battery technology that overcomes many of the current shortcomings faced by Electrical Vehicle (EV) batteries via the enhancement of each component in the battery system in a holistic manner. The COBRA project develops a new unique battery system that merges several sought-after features, including superior energy density, low cost, increased cycles and reduced critical materials. The proposed Li-ion battery technology will be demonstrated at TRL6 (battery pack) and validated on an automotive EV testbed. The innovation promoted by the project ensures an easy adaptation to production lines and scale-up to contribute to [...]

New manufacturing process for carbon fibre fuselage frames to be able to apply these materials in the construction of regional aircrafts. The new manufacturing process developed by COFRARE 2020 marks a new milestone for the aeronautical European industry and for the construction of lighter and more sustainable planes, through the integration of carbon fibre into the fuselage. These materials, which are already being used for the construction of big commercial aircrafts’ structure, imply high costs, which complicates its integration in smaller airplanes. COFRARE 2020 solution improves the manufacturing flow and reduces significantly the manufacturing costs and [...]

Development of novel materials and manufacturing processes for a high-volume production of OLAE devices. The MADRAS project, coordinated by Eurecat, has the objective to develop new materials and  manufacturing processes for a scalable production in an industrial level of OLAE devices. The project addresses the use of conventional and established industrial manufacturing techniques and adapted processing tools to deliver this innovative technology closer to market. The use of organic and large area-electronics (OLAE) technologies and components have experienced a remarkable increase in recent years thanks to printed electronics technologies progress which offers solutions to develop OLAE thinner, [...]

New solutions and tools that allow comparing and choosing between different transport services and promoting public and shared transport. Ride2Rail project aims to integrate multiple (public, private and social) data sets and sources and existing platforms to promote an effective Ride Sharing practice of citizens, making it a complementary transport mode that extends public transport and rail networks. The Ride2Rail framework for intelligent mobility will integrate and harmonise real-time and diverse information about rail, public transport, ride-sharing and crowdsourcing in a social ecosystem, which will allow users to compare and choose between multiple options and services [...]

New European network of Digital Innovation Hubs (DIHs) to stimulate the implementation of high robotic technologies and Artificial Intelligence in the agri-food industry. The AgROBOfood project develops a network, formed by universities, research centres and innovative companies with the objective of create innovation ecosystems at local and regional level in the field of robotics applied to agri-food sector. AgROBOfood network is oriented to foster the sharing of information facilities and best practices for an effective adoption of tech robotic concepts in the agri-food sector and demonstrating their applicability under practical circumstances, in order to increase the [...]

A European acceleration program that aims to helping innovative companies and startups in the adoption and integration of flexible and wearable electronics (FWE) testing into their services and products, as well as experimentation and manufacturing support. The SmartEEs2 project, which is positioning as a follow-up initiative to SmartEEs DIH, is a Digital Innovation Hub formed by 14 technological centres from 9 European countries, such as the CEA (France), Eurecat (Spain), the Fraunhofer (Germany), the TNO (The Netherlands) or the VTT (Finland), among others. Within the framework of the project, the “Open Call for Application Experiments” will [...]

Development of new tests and computer simulation methodologies with the aim of predicting the life of the electric vehicle chassis components and selecting optimal materials. The Fatigue4Light project works on the application of new materials adapted to chassis requirements, such as advanced high-strength steels, special automotive stainless steels, high-strength aluminium alloys and metal-polymer hybrid materials. The innovation of the project manages to reduce the weight of the vehicle chassis up to 30% compared to more innovative solutions and up to 40% compared to some existing applications, taking into account aspects of eco-design and circular economy. The [...]

Development of a digital solution that allows patients to change risk behaviours before surgery. The LIVE INCITE project offers a digital solution with the aim of helping the patient to quit smoking daily and stop alcohol intake to face the planned knee and hip surgeries. This solution helps patients to improve their health habits during, before and after surgery interventions. The innovation proposed by the project allows individualised interventions and more personalised analysis; follows evidence-based methods for behaviour change and takes advantage of the potential and digital formats to maximise the scope of interventions. The project [...]

Development and application of novel retrofitting technologies and equipment for efficient use of Variable feedstock in metal making processes. The REVAMP has the objective to cope with the increasing variability and to ensure an efficient use of the feedstock in terms of materials and energy. These new technologies developed will be exemplarily demonstrated within three different use cases selected due to the industrial relevance: electric and oxygen steelmaking, aluminium refining and lead recycling. Eurecat, through the Metal and Ceramics Materials Unit and the Smart Management Systems Unit, will be mainly involved in the research of the [...]

A Pan-European network of 26 robotics Digital Innovation Hubs (DIHs) to promote and accelerate the knowledge and technology exchange among the different centres and facilitate the adoption of the latest robotic technologies in the field of Agile Production. The DIH2 project believes in the power of robotics to transform the agility of manufacturing in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and facilitates the connection that will enable agile production in factories where speed and versatility are essential to satisfy customer demand. DIH2, which has the objective to grow this network to over 170 DIHs by 2022, improves [...]

Development of a new system that monitors parameters in elderly and sick people with Parkinson’s in order to enhance the personalization of treatments and improve the quality of life patients. The REVEL-PARK project, which applies IoT technology, collects data from devices such as motion sensors and other environmental parameters, and provides them to professional in order to improve treatments for each person through continuous and reliable information. The information obtained by the project also allows that caregivers can take better decisions and patients and their families can live with more autonomy and have a better quality [...]

Development of new models and methods to improve the design capabilities of the hybrid boxes, such as the wings of the airplanes, formed by metallic panels and composite materials components. INNOHYBOX project, coordinated by Eurecat, investigates the thermo-mechanical behaviour of hybrid boxes with the purpose to optimize them by developing a new robust and experimentally validated design. Currently, it is usual to use a combination of metallic and composites materials in the construction of airplanes wings, but it is necessary more knowledge about the hybrid structure to avoid disadjustments between the components, causing thermal stresses and [...]

The SPHERE platform, based on the BIM building standard, implements the Digital Twin concept by creating a service ecosystem to improve and optimize the energy management of residential buildings throughout their life cycle, from design, construction and operation. The SPHERE project promotes more sustainable construction processes with the purpose to reduce costs, environmental impact and achieve a greater energy efficiency of building. SPHERE platform presents ICT solution tools that accompany customers, developers, builders and designers during the design, manufacturing, operation and end of the useful life of buildings. The platform creates a dynamic and participatory environment that [...]

Innovative and affordable solutions for advanced car body shells manufacturing and lightweight material strategies for railways, innovative doors and train modularity. The CARBODIN project, coordinated by Eurecat, has the objective to contribute to the next generation of passenger trains that will be lighter and more energy and cost efficient than the current ones. An important step for that is the use of composite technologies, which still face barriers for full implementation such as their high cost. Another important aspect is the modular design of interiors and low-cost manufacturing of vehicles part. The Composites Materials Unit of Eurecat [...]