ESM Demo-cases presentation

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1 ESM Demo-cases presentation Advanced Sustainable Surface and Material Technologies 4 Functional Polymers Jordi Romero - EURECAT Stefano Turri Politecnico di Milano

2 1. Thematic domain of the demo-case Manufacturing and surface finishing of Functional components in polymeric materials through development, up-scaling and integration of Advanced and Sustainable Materials & Processes Keywords: Polymers and polymer composites (textile fibers) Sustainable manufacturing technologies Nanotechnologies Surface enhancements: treatments, coatings and nanotexturing Substitution (of critical/toxic substances, additives, materials) Renewable sources

3 1. Thematic domain of the demo-case Manufacturing and surface finishing of Functional components in polymeric materials Enabling methods and technologies Advanced Technologies (Hybrid processes: Printed Electronics, Plastic Processing, Coating & Surface Treatments ) Nanotechnologies (Nanotextures, Nanomaterials, Nanocomposites) New materials (Inks, Dyes, Biopolymers ) New efficient processes (Plasma treatment, photopolymerization Photonics (Laser manufacturing, nanometrology ) Advanced Tooling & sensors Data Process Management

4 1. Thematic domain of the demo-case _ Impact

5 1. Thematic domain _ Value Chain & Impact Use-case Examples: Nanotextured Tooling Nanotextured Film Production Injection Moulding Nanoreplication Hard & Protective Nanostructured Coatings Stretchable electronic inks Production Printed Electronic Film Production Injection Moulding Integration Protective & Functional Coatings Deposition

6 2.1 Use-cases (or industrial applications) addressed in the general demo-case Surface & Coating technologies on Polymers for functional and structural applications (on-going) Other possible topics: Polymeric Nanocomposites & Nano-reinforced Composites for lightweight applications (New) Bio-based, recyclable and biodegradable polymers (New) Functional Polymer-based Textiles (New).

7 2.2 Who is today working at the use cases? Use Case1_ Surface & Coating technologies for functional Polymers Catalonia: In-mould electronics, Injection Nanopatterning & Textiles Lombardy: Sustainable Coating Technologies on Polymers & Textiles Lombardy Catalonia Other regions in talks: Navarra, East Netherlands, Auvergne- Rhone Alps, Pays de la Loire, Slovenia...

8 2.2 Who is working at the use cases? Use Case1_ Surface & Coating technologies for functional Polymers Catalan Focus: Hybrid Processes and Nanotechnology Up-scaling for Functional Plastics Injection Potential End-users Zanini, Kostal, Taurus, Ficosa, E.G.O, Jabil, Walterpack,... Technology providers Microrelleus, Flubetech, Isovolta, Chemigraph, Iris Research and innovation actors ICN2, EURECAT, CNM, IQS, Lombardy Focus: Advanced Coating technologies integrating environmental-friendly technologies (plasma treatment, UV-curing, sol-gel processes, PVD ) for polymers and textiles Potential End-users Novellini, Barnem, Camfart, Whirlpool, Marzotto Technology providers Greencoat, Kenosistec, Benasedo, Tecnofirma Research and innovation actors Politecnico di Milano, University of Milano-Bicocca, University of Bergamo, University of Brescia

9 2.2 Who is working at the use cases? Use-case2_Polymeric Nanocomposites & Nano-reinforced Composites for lightweight applications Catalan Focus: Nanocompounding and Lightweight reinforced nanocomposites by RTM and Pultrusion Potential End-users Technology providers Research and innovation actors Carbures, CELSA, Gestamp, Airborne, Marina Textil UDG, EURECAT, ICMAB, ICN2, Lombardy (or Other Regions) Focus: compounding with nanofillers, nanocomposite characterization, nanoreinforced end products Potential End-users Technology providers Research and innovation actors Whirlpool, Pirelli, Camfart Lati Politecnico di Milano University of Milano-Bicocca

10 3 Envisaged intra-regional nodes configuration Catalonia Strategic Proposition IME: In Mold Electronics Integrated Sensors Touch interactive surfaces Integrated light emitting devices NanoTexturing: Surface Functionalization & Control Surface energy: Hidrofobic / Hidrofilic Aesthetics: Color, light paths,.. Mechanical behaviour: friction, Generation of and R&D Infrastructure in Catalonia 4 Pilot Manufacturing with capacities in the development of new products (& processes) in high added value plastic parts with advanced funcionalities

11 3 Envisaged intra-regional nodes configuration Use Case1_Surface & Coating technologies for functional Polymers Catalonia Services: -Pilot production of Functional Plastic Components - Product desing and Process-upscaling -Training & Consultancy Technologies: Injection Moulding Printed Electronics + NanoImprint Litography Si Microelectronics lab & Femtolaser mechanization Thermoplastic Injection pilot site (upgraded towards Functional Polymers Components Processing Pilot: Printed electronics + Surface Micro/Nanotexturing + Molding) Microelectronics clean room facilities + Nanotechnology labs with NIL litography

12 3 Envisaged intra-regional nodes configuration Lombardy Lombardy Value Proposition Synergistic implementation of sustainable coating technologies on polymeric substrates PVD / CVD Plasma Photopolymerization Sol-gel Passing from TRL 6-7 to 8-9 (Replacement of highly toxic Cr 6+ salts, Enhancing surface scratch and wear resistance and Environmental friendly additives and auxiliaries) Possibility to develop and validate custom processes Test on continuous pilot line operating in real industrial environment Training and advanced material characterization at high reputation research and technology centers

13 3 Envisaged intra-regional nodes configuration Use Case1_Surface & Coating technologies for functional Polymers Lombardy Services: Training Advanced characterization Technologies (batch): PVD/CVD sputtering Plasma treatment Photopolymerization Sol-gel Services: Pilot production of hard coatings on polymers through sustainable technologies Technologies (continuous): PVD/CVD sputtering Plasma treatment Photopolymerization Totally new pilot site (Polimi/UnimiB training and characterization center) Upgraded existing UV-PVD pilot site (Greencoat)

14 3 Envisaged intra-regional nodes configuration Lombardy Involved Partners Kenosistec (SME): producer of customized vacuum equipment / sputtering sources. Benasedo (SME): producer of customized, solvent-free UV-curable photopolymers. Plume (SME): plasma technologies, custom processes, after sale services GreenCoat (SME): proprietary continuous pilot plant fully equipped with spray-coating (robotic arms), UV-curing units, PVD chambers (metallization), CVD chambers (silanization) Novellini (LE): manufacturing of hydrosanitary & Design products. Barnem (SME): manufacturing of automotive functional components. Camfart SME): manufacturing of abrasive wheels

15 4 Envisaged inter-regional nodes configuration Use Case 1_Surface & Coating technologies for functional Polymers Hard coatings on Functional Polymer Components: Enhanced life-time of nanotextured functional surfaces Better adhesion and affinity on polymer substrates Substitution of toxic substances (Cr6+ salts) Totally new pilot site (or connection) Upgraded existing pilot site (or connection) Existing pilot site (or connection)

16 9 Current challenges and actions planned in 2018 Challenges 2018: - Amplify both the technical and regional reach of the Demo-Case with new use cases and leaders to consolidate our European Added Value, - Generate more European consortia for H2020 calls Actions 2018: Core Regional leadership renewal via meetings Business Case generation for use-cases and DC Consolidate industrial participation through letter of support signatures

17 Thanks for attention Jordi Romero