Advanced Materials

Innovation in Materials has always brought great advances to the Basque industry in the launch of new products and in the improvement of existing production processes. At present and during the next few years, innovation in Advanced Materials will be positioned as the central axis on which the incorporation of new functionalities and the improvement of its properties will pivot providing a greater added value to the products and processes of Basque SMEs without losing sight of the focus of sustainability.

The Basque Industry 4.0 strategy, within the framework of the PCTI 2020, includes as a priority area the integration of advanced materials into solutions with greater added value or improved processes. Consequently, the Basque Industry 4.0 Pilot Group approved the creation and implementation of a specific Working Group called “Advanced Materials and Processes” whose master lines have been the basis for the design of this Advanced Materials Node of the Basque Digital Innovation Hub.

The main scientific-technological agents of the Basque Science Technology and Innovation Network with capacities in the field of Advanced Materials join their capabilities around this Node to offer the best service to the needs of SMEs.

Our Offer

We provide companies with infrastructure,
equipment and knowledge

Technological-economic advice

Needs Analysis
Technological prospect and State of the art
Technological analysis
Evaluation of the economic viability
Support in homologation and certification
Fit with the concept of Circular Economy

Design, prototyping
and validation

Selection and design of materials
Process improvement and design; simulation, solution architecture
Proof of concept with the equipment available in the Node
Materials characterization
Functional and reliability analysis
Life cycle and safety analysis
Design of the optimal processing path
Technological transfer for industrialization

Awareness
and Training

Showroom
Training Workshops (<1 day)
Training (+ 1 day)

Fields of Application

Design and development of materials Manufacturing processes Coatings and surface solutions Advanced unions Materials and processes in the circular economy

Design and development of materials

Design and development of materials

Accompaniment and advice in the selection, design and development of materials to respond to the challenges of the industry, both in terms of more demanding conditions of use and the introduction of new production processes or functionalities.

Development of metal alloys, ceramic compounds, and polymer formulations
Development of new composite materials (composition and architecture)
Development of materials optimized for additive manufacturing
Design and development of nanomaterials
Development of materials for use in extreme conditions
Development of materials for lightening components
Development of active materials and their transformation into intelligent components)
Development of multifunctional materials
Ecodesign and replacement of critical raw materials

Manufacturing processes

Manufacturing processes

Development of metal alloys, ceramic compounds, and polymer formulations
Development of new composite materials (composition and architecture)
Development of materials optimized for additive manufacturing
Design and development of nanomaterials
Development of materials for use in extreme conditions
Development of materials for lightening components
Development of active materials and their transformation into intelligent components)
Development of multifunctional materials
Ecodesign and replacement of critical raw materials

Coatings and surface solutions

Coatings and surface solutions

Advice and demonstration of surface modification technologies and coatings to achieve the desired surface properties in the components (both functional and aesthetic).
Accompaniment and advice in the selection, design and development of materials to respond to the challenges of the industry, both in terms of more demanding conditions of use and the introduction of new production processes or functionalities.

Development of metal alloys, ceramic compounds, and polymer formulations
Development of new composite materials (composition and architecture)
Development of materials optimized for additive manufacturing
Design and development of nanomaterials
Development of materials for use in extreme conditions
Development of materials for lightening components
Development of active materials and their transformation into intelligent components)
Development of multifunctional materials
Ecodesign and replacement of critical raw materials

Advanced unions

Advanced unions

Consulting, support and demonstration services for unions that respond to challenges related to the introduction of advanced materials, dissimilar unions, production improvement, quality improvement, and end-of-life assurance. Técnicas avanzadas de union.

Advanced joining techniques
Development of joining techniques in dissimilar and hybrid materials. Compatibilities, including surface finishes and stress relief.
Adhesive joints
Mechanical joints in metallic and composite materials
Post processed
Conformability of unions
Advanced characterization

Materials and processes in the circular economy

Materials and processes in the circular economy

Support to the industrial fabric in ecodesign tasks and life cycle analysis of the components, to respond to the challenges of sustainable development. Services that help extend the life of the materials and determine their recyclability.

Design of materials and production processes aimed at extending the life of the pieces
Analysis of the functional behavior of materials and parts during their useful life
Analysis of degradation phenomena in extreme environments: wear, corrosion, thermomechanical fatigue, thermal shock, etc.
Development of predictive maintenance tools
Development of more energy efficient and natural resource consumption processes
Life cycle analysis
Ecological footprint analysis

Node in a nutshell

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Materials assets

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Your 4.0 link person

IBÓN OCAÑA
CEIT
iocana@ceit.es
943 21 28 00

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