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VTT will bring in the extensive coordination and management experience added with knowhow on data management, open science practices and technology transfer. Related to the technical objectives, VTT will bring the expertise in AM of magnetic materials, multi-material BJT, materials and electrical machine design.
VISIT PARTNER WEBSITETeknologian Tutkimuskeskus VTT OY
VTT is one of the leading RTOs in Europe, owned by the Finnish state, with an 80-year track record in solving global challenges with science and technology, and turning them into opportunities for the better of society and companies. They advance the utilisation and commercialisation of research and technology in commerce and society. VTT’s core mission is to develop sustainable solutions for their customers and for society, by seeking sustainable solutions to major social challenges.
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CEA has the possibility to develop all the process steps of NdFeB magnet production at a pilot line, from the alloy and powder manufacturing to the magnet characterization. These facilities will be be utilized in MultiMag to provide the consortium with hard magnetic powders for additive manufacturing. Development of the synthesis of NdFeB magnets by laser powder bed fusion will also be carried out by CEA.
VISIT PARTNER WEBSITECEA
CEA is the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (Commissariat à l’EnergieAtomique et aux Energies alternatives). Based on historical competences developed on powder metallurgy for the French electronuclear industry, CEA is involved in projects dealing with shape forming of different kind of materials by means of advanced processing techniques, like additive manufacturing. Widely acknowledged as an expert in its areas of skill, the CEA is actively involved in the European Research Area and its international presence is constantly growing.
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Siemens Technology will design, simulate, produce and characterize MM-AM structures and evaluate/adapt AM technologies for use in application. Siemens is also one UC owner.
VIEW PARTNER WEBSITESiemens AG
Siemens AG is a technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. Siemens has a pilot line for SHL AM and has been developing the technology for magnetic stator/core production. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers its customers to transform their industries and markets, helping them to transform the everyday for billions of people.
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The experience and knowledge in permanent-magnet machine design, modeling, and control of Mondragon Unibertsitatea will be essential in the leading of wp2 activities. Dr. Ugalde has more than 10 years of experience I n the design of large variety of electromagnetic actuator and devices and will coordinate the activities of Multimag.
VIEW PARTNER WEBSITEMondragon Unibertsitatea
Mondragon University is a cooperative university, of public utility, i. Mondragon Unibertsitatea is a practical university immersed in business reality that combines training, research and knowledge transfer to improve the competitive position of companies and organizations. A University that listens to companies and society and responds effectively and with quality to their challenges. Moreover, Mondragon Unibertsitatea is integrated in Mondragon, of social initiative and dedication as well as non-profit making, whose primary aim is the transformation of society through the comprehensive education of persons and the generation and transfer of knowledge
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In MultiMag project the multi-material PBF-LB AM system developed by Aalen will be utilized. The group led by Prof. Goll at Materials Research Institute has done pioneering work in AM of permanent magnets, soft magnetic materials and PBF-LB AM of multi-materials.
VIEW PARTNER WEBSITEAalen University
With around 5700 students is a leading University of Applied Sciences in Germany. The two main focal areas of research encompass “Advanced Materials and Manufacturing” as well as “Photonics”. The Materials Research Institute (Institut für Materialforschung Aalen IMFAA) at Aalen University specializes in processing, characterization and testing of materials and components. Its main focus is on advanced materials and components for resource efficient mobility, renewable energy, additive manufacturing as well as on machine learning and industrial internet.
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In MultiMagSTAM will lead the WP5 andwill build a methodology that investigates trough Life Cycle Assessment the circular score of the different Use case
VIEW PARTNER WEBSITESTAM
STAM has over 25 years of experience in supporting innovators to conceive and design new products and services which leverage upon our multidisciplinary experts, in-house laboratories, hands-on integration of proven methodologies (e.g., TRIZ, design thinking, etc.) and modelling tools as well as access to external labs through dedicated partnerships. STAM has performed solid LCA for products and services, understanding the process, data requirements and making use of the results. Moreover, STAM applies systems thinking and LCA to assess environmental dimension of the circular economy, including both technical and biological materials cycles. These capabilities and the LCA knowledge are utilized in the MultiMag project.
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As an end-user in the project, ICPE is responsible for implementation of the Use Case 2 – Synchronous permanent magnet brushless motor with axially aligned stator poles. The main role is to improve the implementation of the brushless motor construction and manufacturing of complex geometries and shapes of the stator poles by multi magnetic materials and additive manufacturing (MM – AM) for e-mobility.
VIEW PARTNER WEBSITEICPE
ICPE is an SME working in the field of fabrication of innovative products and professional services in the field of electrical engineering and interdisciplinary domains. The main activity is design, development and fabrication of electric motors/generators. ICPE has an extensive experience on the design and manufacturing of: Brushless motors with/without magnets, Outer rotor motors/generators, Axial field motors, Linear motors, Slotless, Ironless, Magnetic gears, Synchronous Reluctance Motors, High speed motors, Water cooled motors, Vacuum and cryogenic motors, that will be utilized in the MultiMag project. CPE is the third UC owner.
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3R-cycle will recycle and recover rare earths from EOL magnets. 3RC main objective is to provide alternative source from conventional mining operations to produce recycled REE powders from end of life (EOL) magnets for industrial use. The pre-prosessed materials are then leached by using green chemistry and recovery technologies.
VIEW PARTNER WEBSITE3R-cycle
A Finnish SME start-up that has developed a green chemistry process for recycling of rare earth
metals. Their way of recovering the world’s most valuable, diverse and undervalued source of raw materials play a huge part on the road to a cleaner and safer future. Giving a second chance to all metals from this world with the most advanced and genuinely green technology.
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RTD Talos will apply their extensive experience from the dissemination and exploitation of research results from various EU and nationally funded projects to maximize the outreach and impact of MultiMag project.
VIEW PARTNER WEBSITERTD TALOS LIMITED
RTD TALOS LIMITED mission is to offer high quality services with commitment and consistency, in order to enhance and reinforce the competitiveness of Cypriot enterprises, through the promotion of innovation, technology transfer, utilization of research outcomes, development of links with research institutions, exploitation of opportunities for financing and assistance for utilization of development programs. The Quality Guarantee of all the projects that are undertaken is a fundamental concern of the company.
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In MultiMag, Elkem is developing and supplying tailored FeSi and AlSi raw material compositions for the MM-AM processes.
VIEW PARTNER WEBSITEElkem
Elkem is one of the world’s leading providers of advanced material solutions shaping a better and more sustainable future. The company develops silicones, silicon products and carbon solutions by combining natural raw materials, renewable energy and human ingenuity. Elkem helps its customers create and improve essential innovations like electric mobility, digital communications, health and personal care as well as smarter and more sustainable cities.
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SENER is oneof the UC owners in MultiMag and will provide their extensive expertise in the design of magnetic systems
VIEW PARTNER WEBSITESENER Aeroespacial
SENER Aeroespacial has been a leading supplier of high-performance aerospace systems for Space, Defenseand Science sectors for more than 50 years, with high added value technological developments. In Space, it supplies electromechanical components and systems, navigation systems (GNC/AOCS), communications, astronomy and optics systems, and it is currently participating in the main programs of ESA and NASA (including Euclid, Meteosat Third Generation, Solar Orbiter, JUICE, Proba-3, Hubble, Galileo, Rosetta, Gaia, Herschel and Planck, IXV, BepiColombo and Mars 2020) and the European Southern Observatory; in the Space commercial market, is a leading supplier of telemetry and telecommand antennas and a regular supplier of all types of antennas, passive equipment and radio frequency assets for the leading international manufacturers of communications satellites, even in programs for the so called New Space
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In MultiMag LCM will participate in magnet material development and recycling and has the capabilities to produce tailored alloy compositions via ingot and strip casting for the MultiMag project.
VIEW PARTNER WEBSITELess Common Metals Ltd
Less Common Metals Ltd is world leader in the manufacture and supply of rare earth-based metals and alloys. Their processes are focused around vacuum induction melting of alloys. The form of these materials varies from powders, through cast alloy ingots and cast shapes to rapidly cooled flake generated by strip casting. All of these materials include rare earth and non-rare earth containing alloys. LCM offers an innovative and highly flexible approach to a wide range of material requirements.