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Digitalización predictiva del comportamiento a largo plazo de materiales poliméricos composites. Empleo de IA, modelización basada en la física y metodologías de aceleración de ensayos. KAIROS
The main objective of this project is to research and obtain a solution that allows multi-scale digitisation combined with ML and accelerated testing methodologies for the study of the long-term behaviour (creep, fatigue, ageing) of polymeric materials applicable, for example, to the value chain of components for the automotive sector.
2022-2023
ELKARTEK Project
Funded by Basque Government
Subject: composites, ageing
Leader: Leartiker
Gobierno Vasco

Funded by Basque Government

Solución Digital Circular para la trazabilidad integral 360º y revalorización de residuos plÁsticos pre y post industriales. PLASTITECH
The project proposes the research and development of a new digital circular solution for the 360º traceability of pre- and post-industrial plastic waste generated in the plastic value chain and its recycling and revalorisation process.
2022-2023
AEI Project
Funded by Ministry of industry, trade and tourism.
Subject: Digital technology
Leader: Euskadi Environment Cluster
Ministerio

Investigación en técnicas de fabricación aditiva funcional para la producción de componentes. ADIPRO
Development of materials and processes for the 3D printed manufacture of industrial parts with anti-limescale, radar transparency and haptic functionality.
2022-2024
ELKARTEK Project
Funded by Basque Government
Subject: 3D printing of advanced materials
Leader: Centro Stirling
Gobierno Vasco

Funded by Basque Government

Sistema digital para garantizar la calidad y trazabilidad en la recuperación de materiales termoplásticos reciclados mediante compound. RECOMP 4.0
Creation of a digital platform to ensure traceability and monitoring in the recycling and compounding process of post-consumer recycled materials. Development of compounds of materials with high recycled content.
2022
AEI Project
Funded by Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism
Subject: Digitalization and recycled materials
Leader: Centro Español de Plásticos
Ministerio

Biodegradable and compostable batteries for precision agriculture and decentralized energy systems BIDEKO
The project aims to change the current paradigm of primary batteries from a ‘one-size-fits-all’ to a new ´tailor-made’ model where batteries are ecodesigned to fit the life cycle of the device to be powered. The project plans to materialize this change of paradigm by developing battery demonstrators, specifically tailored to power devices within the area of precision agriculture, a sector with large growth expectations in the future.
2021-2024
Strategic projects. Social challenge
Funded by Ministry of Science and Innovation
Subject: Batteries
Leader: FUELIUM S.L.
Ministerio

Additive technologies of plastics and composites for the fabrication of smart structures. ADDIMORF
Research project focused on developing structures with movement abilities or shape change, integrable and applicable to components of different industrial sectors (automotive, renewable energies...) based on Additive Manufacturing of non-metallic materials (3D printing) and "smart" materials (4D printing).
2021-2022
ELKARTEK project
Funded by Basque Government
Subject: Materials, active structures
Leader: TECNALIA
Gobierno Vasco

Funded by Basque Government

Research and development in additive electronics 3D printing and integration. IDEA II
The main objective of IDEA II is the development of new materials and printing and integration processes for the achievement of reliable printed electronics that allow the production of customized and functional products in a single manufacturing process.
2021-2022
ELKARTEK project
Funded by Basque Government
Subject: Printed electronics
Leader: GAIKER
Gobierno Vasco

Funded by Basque Government

ESD Electronic Tooling by generative design and additive manufacture. ESDMAT.
The project seeks to research additive manufacturing technologies, processes and materials that comply with ESD requirements, enabling their use in the electronics sector.
2021-2022
ELKARTEK project
Funded by Basque Government
Subject: ESD, compounding, additive manufacturing
Leader: IKOR TECHNOLOGY CENTRE, S.L. (ITC)
Gobierno Vasco

Funded by Basque Government

New injection molding products with touch-enabled surfaces. TOUCHSENSOR.
The main objective of the project is to obtain new injection molded products with touch functionality in a specific area of their surface. This new plastic part capacity can be joined to artificial intelligence and other applications.
2021-2022
Apoyo a Agrupaciones Empresariales Innovadoras (AEI)
Funded by Ministry of industry, trade and tourism
Subject: Plastronic
Leader: Centro Español de Plásticos (CEP)
Ministerio

New composite manufacturing cell with high efficiency in productivity and materials. ePROMAT
Development of a new 4.0 manufacturing cell for large-sized composite parts for railway and naval sector. This cell will be based on advanced and intelligent organizational models for the automation of lamination, preforming, handling and liquid molding processes of optimized materials.
2020-2022
HAZITEK project
Funded by Basque Government and European Union through FEDER
Subject: Composites
Leader: POLIKEA, S.A.
Gobierno Vasco

Upcycling of carbon prepreg scraps from the aeronautical sector to obtain new prepregs. UPCARBON
The main objective of this project is to design and develop a new process to elaborate a high-value prepreg and introduce in the market in the short-medium term of products based on recycled carbon.
2019-2020
HAZITEK NET project
Funded by Basque Government
Subject: Valorisation of industrial scraps, carbon prepreg
Leader: GAIKER
Gobierno Vasco

Superficies multifuncionales en la frontera del conocimiento. Front V
ELKARTEK collaborative project focused on developing new surface treatments to improve the adhesion between different materials, among other properties. In this scenario, GAIKER develops new coupling agents and new more sustainable and efficient water-based primers and adhesives to improve joining of dissimilar materials and UV curing materials.
2019-2020
ELKARTEK project
Funded by Basque Government
Subject: Functional Materials
Leader: Fundación CIDETEC

Subvencionado por el Gobierno Vasco

Upcycling in the transport sector of prepreg scraps and pieces of composites at the end of their life cycle. UP-RECOMP
The main objective of the UP-RECOMP project is to design and develop a process to develop and enable the industrialization of new intermediate and high-value end products based on fiber and resin obtained from prepreg scraps, and composite parts at the end of their cycle of life, and consequently boost the industry around recycled carbon fiber. The final application is oriented to the development of floors and structural parts for the transport sector The final application is oriented to the development of floors and structural parts for the transport sector.
2019
Preparation of eco-innovation proposals project
Funded by IHOBE
Subject: Plastics and composites
Leader: GAIKER
Ihobe, Gobierno Vasco

ADDISEND
Improvement of the robustness of the 3D printing process with FFF technology, working with short fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites, as well as studying the mechanical properties of printed parts using CAE tools, based on the information obtained by performing mechanical tests in 3D printed test bars with different construction orientations.
2018-2019
ELKARTEK Project
Funded by Basque Government
Subject: 3D printing
Leader: LORTEK
Gobierno Vasco

SMART RTM 4,0
The goal of the project is to obtain mold filling data and the kinetics of the curing of thermosetting resins in the RTM injection process, by means of different sensors included in the mold and the inclusion of magnetic fibers in the composite. This will be used for the process modelling and virtualization.
2018-2019
Ayudas AEI Project
Funded by MINECO
Subject: Composites
Leader: CEP

Superficies multifuncionales en la frontera del conocimiento. FRONTIERS IV
To generate scientific and technological knowledge about surface science and surface treatments to solve some strategic industrial challenges.
2018-2019
ELKARTEK Project
Funded by Basque Government
Subject: Adhesives and coatings
Leader: CIDETEC
Gobierno Vasco

Revaluation of carbon fibre waste in intermediate and final products with high added value in several industrial sectors. C-RECYCLING II
Development of processes for the industrialization and inplementation in the market of new intermediate and final products based on recycled carbon composite, and consequently boosting the industry around recycled carbon fiber in the Basque Country.
2017-2018
Ecoinovation-IHOBE Project
Funded by IHOBE
Subject: Carbon composites recycling
Leader: GAIKER-IK4

ADHESITES 4.0
Development of an innovative method based on the sensorization of the curing process of Composites and adhesives, as well as the monitoring of the mechanical behaviour in service of Composites and adhesives through the integration of a small percentage of ferromagnetic fibers.
2017-2018
Support programme for Innovative Business Groups
Funded by MINECO
Subject: Industry 4.0
Leader: CEP

Automotive composites manufactured by RTM using the Industry 4.0 philosophy
Knowledge development for the next generation of the highly productive RTM manufacturing process to Industry 4.0 philosophy, reducing the costs and obtaining new high value-added composite products for the automotive sector.
2017-2018
ELKARTEK Project
Funded by Economic Development and Competitiveness Department of the Basque Government
Subject: Composites 4.0
Leader: Mondragon University

Development of added-value applications from waste prepreg and carbon fibre composites of the aeronautical sector. C-RECYCLING
Development of more affordable carbon composites for automotive sector. Two kind of prototypes will be manufactured from aeronautical sector carbon fibre waste: aesthetic and structural components for the automotive sector.
2016-2017
Ecoinovation-IHOBE Project
Funded by IHOBE
Subject: Carbon composites recycling
Leader: GAIKER-IK4

Development of lightweight performance composite parts through an automated low pressure compression molding process of near net shape performs. PREFORGE
The project focuses on the development of flexible manufacturing technology, based on the use of thermosetting prepregs to address both the production of customized short series as large series of parts. In the manufacturing process, simulation tools, process and product modeling, monitoring and communication tools between the steps involved are implemented.
2015-2017
Etorgai Project
Funded by Basque Government
Subject: Composites, Industry 4.0
Leader: GESTAMP BIZKAIA, S.A.

Haptic Printed and Patterned Interfaces for Sensitive Surface. HAPPINESS
The main goal of the HAPPINESS project is to develop a smart conformable surface able to offer different tactile sensations via the development of a Haptic Thin and Organic Large Area Electronic technology (TOLAE), integrating sensing and feedback capabilities, focusing on user requirements and ergonomic design. To this aim, by gathering all the value chain actors (materials, technology, manufacturing, OEM integrator) for an application for the automotive market, the HAPPINESS project, will offer a new haptic Human-Machine Interfaces technology, integrating touch sensing and disruptive feedback capabilities directly into an automotive dashboard.
2015-2017
H2020 Project
Funded by European Commission
Subject: Materials - Flexible Electronics
Leader: CEA (FR)

Additive manufacturing of new functional inserts and tooling for plastic and aluminium injection moulding. FAMOLD
The FAMOLD Project aims he development of materials and technologies of 3D printing for the manufacturing of inserts, mould and tooling for the development of plastic and metal parts, based on the combination of 2 lines of work: Development of models and tooling in polymeric functional materials for moulding of prototyping short run of plastic part and Development of conformational metal inserts to reduce the cycle time in long runs of injection moulded aluminium parts.
2015-2017
ETORGAI Programme. Industrial Research Integrated Projects
Funded by Basque Government. Department of Economic Development and Competitiveness
Subject: Plastic Materials and Composites Development. 3D Print
Leader: ALFA PRECISION CASTING, S.A.

Development of UV-curing coatings and water-based adhesives as oxygen barriers for sensitive products. SENOX
Improvement of oxygen barrier properties for sensitive products through the development of ultraviolet (UV) curing coatings and water-based adhesives that improve the final packaging, particularly focused on cosmetic, food and pharmaceutical markets.
2015-2018
Programa Retos Colaboración (RTC-2015-3810-2)
Funded by the Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness
Cofunded by the European Regional Development Fund, goal: to promote the technological development, the innovation and a quality research
Subject: Packaging
Leader: CROMOGENIA UNITS, S.L.

New Generation of Materials and 3D Printer for Advanced Manufacturing. M+I3D
The project has focused on the development of materials and industrial equipment for 3D printing by depositing plastic filament, to obtain functional end pieces for the medical and health sector.
2013-2015
Etorgai Project
Funded by Basque Government
Subject: Additive Manufacturing
Leader: BIOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE, S.L.

Development of technology to transform polymer composites by means of volumetric microwave curing. CURAVOL
Development of resin formulations and tools adapted for the manufacture of polymer composite pieces by means of volumetric microwave curing and infusion, RTM and pultrusion manufacturing technologies.
2012-2015
INNPACTO programme
Funded by the Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness
Subject: Composite materials
Leader: CROMOGENIA UNITS, S.A.

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