- Start: 01/02/2016
- End: 30/11/2018
EMMA is an integrated and strategic project where novel technologies will be developed for manufacturing multimaterial structures of great interest not only for the Galician’s automotive sector but internationally. Thus, the main objective is to develop a polymeric composite- metal (PMH) hybrid structure that will be integrated in a unique component for replacing structural automotive components manufactured with traditional materials. In this manner a weight reduction of 30- 40% will be attained at a competitive cost, while retaining its mechanical performance. This will be reached through localized and conveniently design reinforcements placed on the most mechanically demanded regions.
In order to address these activities, the project will be developed by; GA- PGA project coordinator and leading automotive components manufacturer, RCASTRO company specialized on composite materials, PLASCIES with a long track record on thermoplastic materials and its manufacturing processes, UNTHA experts on recycling solutions and, finally, DEMSU with expertise in the design of ad-hoc tools and moulds. Finally AIMEN Technology Centre, with expertise in the different research lines envisaged, will complement the partner’s expertise in different technical aspects, but with its main contribution being focused on the metal- composite joint optimization. Hence, AIMEN will investigate different joint technologies together with different strategies so to maximize the joint strength, further guaranteeing the component’s performance.
- Sectors: Automotive
- R&D&i: Multimaterial systems
- Leader: Grupo Antolín PGA
- Partners: Castro Composites, UNTHA, DEMSU, PLASCIES S.L.
- Acronym: EMMA
- Ambit: Regional
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