The TECH4FAB-CrossS3 project aims to transform industrial value chains by strengthening their resilience, agility, and sustainability.
Part of the “Made in Europe” strategy, it responds to the challenges posed by recent vulnerabilities in the abrasives, forging, foundry, transport, and energy sectors. TECH4FAB-CrossS3 stands out for its cross-border collaborative approach, which aims to pool the partners’ skills and technical infrastructure in order to offer innovative technological solutions tailored to industrial needs.
Our Strategic Research Areas
To respond effectively to industrial needs, our R&D activities are structured around seven research demonstrators (RD), divided into four strategic themes:
Theme 1: Improving the balance between manufacturing speed and production costs
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RD1: Manufacturing of carbide cutting tools using a hybrid, parallelized process.
RD2: Freeform additive manufacturing of ceramic supports for thermal management, chemical reactors, and filters.
Theme 1: Improving the balance between manufacturing speed and production costs
Theme 2: Improving the surface finish of complex parts
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RD3: Improvement of low-run molds for demanding injection applications.
RD4: Design of tools with conformal cooling and surface functionalization using DED.
Thème 2 : Améliorer les états de surface des pièces complexes
Theme 3: Increase product efficiency by integrating new features
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DR5: 3D printing of multifunctional parts for electric and electromagnetic fields (sensors/actuators).
Theme 3: Increase product efficiency by integrating new features
Theme 4: Improving circularity and optimizing feedstocks
DR6: Reuse of recycled materials in additive manufacturing processes.
DR7: Advanced surface treatments for additive manufacturing feedstocks.
Theme 4: Improving circularity and optimizing feedstocks
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Project leader
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Centre de Recherches de l’Industrie Belge de la Céramique
Le Belgian Ceramic Research Centre accompagne les industriels en fournissant un soutien technologique de qualité, leur permettant d’appréhender les innovations nécessaires à leur prospérité.
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