Advanced Materials

Scaling of new functionalities and associated processes

Innovation in materials has always brought significant advances in the Basque industry, in launching new products and improving existing production processes. At present and over the next few years, innovation in advanced materials will be the central axis for incorporating new functionalities and improving their properties, providing greater added value to the products and processes of Basque SMEs without losing sight of the focus on sustainability.

As part of the Basque Plan for Science, Technology and Innovation (PCTI) 2030, basic technologies are identified and linked to the different areas of specialisation in a cross-cutting way. Among these technologies, advanced materials and processes are fundamental to all areas. This prioritisation follows the strategy set out in the previous PCTI 2020, with the implementation of the Advanced Materials and Processes Working Group whose guidelines formed the basis for the design of the BDIH’s Advanced Materials focus area.

The main scientific-technological stakeholders in the Basque Science, Technology and Innovation Network, with capabilities in the field of advanced materials, join forces in this focus area to offer the best service to meet the needs of SMEs.

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Application areas

16 organisations and more than 69 assets to support:

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

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

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Ibón Ocaña
CEIT
iocana@ceit.es
943 21 28 00

Casos de uso

Characterisation of micro-alloyed material for new industry applications

Metagra

Use case

Metagra is a Bergara-based company dedicated to stamping or cold forging. With more than 60 years of history and 125 workers between Spain and Mexico, it supplies complex technical components to the automotive industry. The aim of the case was to find out the limitations of a material developed by the company for its improvement and use in new pieces.

Need:

Conocer las limitaciones del material desarrollado por la empresa para su mejora y uso en nuevas piezas

Area of the company where the solution is focused:

Technical Department

Company size:

PYME

Sector:

Fabricación de pernos y tornillería

Location:

Bergara (Gipuzkoa)

Benefits of the Solution:

Increased knowledge of the possibilities of the material
Development of products with all the guarantees.

Incorporated Technologies:

Electrochemical techniques
Climatic chambers

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