- Start: 01/03/2018
- End: 30/09/2020
MODULIGHT pursues a paradigm change in the manufacture and design of ships that allows to maximize the efficiency of short series of production and to make the ship manufacturing process as flexible as possible. For this, it pursues a productive model based on the combination of two concepts; modularization and standardization. For which it will rely on the development of joining technologies and manufacturing processes, as essential enabling technologies. Introducing, in addition, multimaterial structures (steel-composite polymer matrix) in strategic regions of the vessel that allow to lighten these modules with clear environmental, structural and logistical repercussions. This will allow, in short, a saving in manufacturing costs of up to 20% for shipyards and up to 40% for shipowners. The implementation of lightweight solutions presents a clear advance on the current solutions that will allow to reduce the tare of the modules, which entails a lower logistic cost, increase in the load capacity, ease of handling by different types of port cranes and a decrease in the center of gravity that allows navigation in rivers of less draft, among others.
In order to achieve the ambitious objectives set, MODULIGHT covers the entire value chain involved in the development of multifunctional and lightweight modular vessels, with a consortium of proven experience and know-how in each of the technical aspects raised. The consortium will count on the participation of the AIMEN Technological Center with a considerable trajectory in the development of multi-material steel-composite, union technologies and at the same time a great expert in the maritime sector.
- Sectors: Shipbuilding
- R&D&i: Multimaterial systems
- Leader: FRANCISCO CARDAMA
- Partners: GALVENTUS, INSENAVAL, FERRI
- Acronym: MODULIGHT
- Ambit: Regional
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