Imagine trying to make high-tech metal parts without relying on a few distant countries or creating piles of waste. This project builds a cleaner way to get titanium from the ground in Ukraine and turn it into a fine powder for 3D printing. It's like upgrading a dirty old factory into a lean, green machine that wastes nothing.
EU industries rely on unstable external sources for Titanium and face high waste levels during processing. This creates supply chain risks and increases the environmental footprint of strategic sectors.
A carbon-free Titanium powder production chain and a zero-waste extraction process for ilmenite ore, validated with real industrial parts.
If you are an aircraft component manufacturer dealing with unstable titanium supplies — this project developed a carbon-free Ti powder production process that secures raw materials from strategic partners. This ensures a steady flow of critical materials for high-performance parts.
If you are an implant producer dealing with high material waste during fabrication — this project developed a net zero-waste approach using Metal Injection Molding and Additive Manufacturing. This reduces the cost of expensive raw titanium scrap.
If you are a mineral extraction firm dealing with inefficient ore processing — this project developed a responsible extraction method for open pit ilmenite ore. This improves the environmental footprint of the primary sourcing stage.
Based on available project data, specific cost figures and pricing for the extraction and processing methods are not provided.
Yes, the project aims for full-scale deployment in the EU and intends to move the technology from TRL 5 to 7.
Based on available project data, there are no specific details regarding the IP or licensing agreements for the developed processes.
The project runs from 2024-09-01 to 2028-08-31, with industrial partners committing to deployment after the project ends.
It integrates via Additive Manufacturing and Metal Injection Molding, using real industry parts for validation.
The consortium is heavily industry-driven with a 54% industry ratio, comprising 7 industrial partners and 6 SMEs. This strong commercial presence, combined with 2 universities and 3 research centers across 7 countries, suggests a high probability of commercial adoption and practical application of the research results.
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