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The TECH4FAB-CrossS<\/strong>3 project aims to transform industrial value chains by strengthening their resilience, agility, and sustainability. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Part of the \u201cMade in Europe\u201d 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. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Our Strategic Research Areas<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n


To respond effectively to industrial needs, our R&D activities are structured around seven research demonstrators (RD), divided into four strategic themes: <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Theme 1: Improving the balance between manufacturing speed and production costs<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

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RD1:<\/strong> Manufacturing of carbide cutting tools using a hybrid, parallelized process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RD2:<\/strong> Freeform additive manufacturing of ceramic supports for thermal management, chemical reactors, and filters.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Theme 1: Improving the balance between manufacturing speed and production costs<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n


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Theme 2: Improving the surface finish of complex parts<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

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RD3:<\/strong> Improvement of low-run molds for demanding injection applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RD4:<\/strong> Design of tools with conformal cooling and surface functionalization using DED.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Th\u00e8me 2 : Am\u00e9liorer les \u00e9tats de surface des pi\u00e8ces complexes<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n


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Theme 3: Increase product efficiency by integrating new features<\/strong> <\/p><\/div>\n

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DR5: 3D printing of multifunctional parts for electric and electromagnetic fields (sensors\/actuators).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Theme 3: Increase product efficiency by integrating new features<\/strong> <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n


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Theme 4: Improving circularity and optimizing feedstocks<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

DR6: Reuse of recycled materials in additive manufacturing processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DR7: Advanced surface treatments for additive manufacturing feedstocks.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Theme 4: Improving circularity and optimizing feedstocks<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Want to learn more
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Project leader<\/h2><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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