AM3-CIRCULAR

Sviluppo di Metodologie di Progettazione, Processi e Materiali nel Settore dell’Additive Manufacturing, orientati alla Sostenibilità e all’Economia Circolare

Project awarded under the call for proposals:

CALL FOR STRATEGIC INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH PROJECTS TARGETING THE PRIORITY AREAS OF THE SMART SPECIALISATION STRATEGY 2023–2024
PR-FESR EMILIA-ROMAGNA 2021–2027

Priority 1: RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND COMPETITIVENESS

Specific Objective 1.1: To develop and strengthen research and innovation capacities and the adoption of advanced technologies
Action 1.1.2: “Support for collaborative research projects between research laboratories, universities, and businesses”

Goals and Strategic Approach

The AM3-Circular project aims to enhance Additive Manufacturing (AM) technologies to replace traditional methods in the small-scale production of metal and polymer components.

The goal is to optimize processes from design to end-of-life, with a strong focus on material recyclability, environmental and economic impact. This will be achieved through methodologies such as Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Life Cycle Costing (LCC), and circularity analysis. Components produced using AM will be compared to those made with conventional technologies to evaluate environmental and economic benefits.

Specific Objectives

• Develop design methodologies and topological optimization strategies that consider the specific characteristics of AM, while addressing environmental sustainability and circular economy requirements.

• Improve recycling processes for materials used in AM, reducing the use of virgin raw materials and adopting a circular approach throughout the product life cycle.

• Create a prototype tool based on LCA, LCC, and circularity analysis to help companies make informed decisions about the most sustainable and circular technologies.

• Develop a database of the most suitable materials for producing components in the biomedical and motorcycle sectors.

Project duration: 01/2024 - 01/2026 (24 month)

Coordinator: EcoInnovazione

Partners: CIRI-MAM (Centro Interdipartimentale per la Ricerca Industriale dell'Università di Bologna), Fondazione Flaminia (IT)

Total Budget:  682.435,00 €

CIRI-MAM Budget:  302.425,00 €

Scientifc head UNIBO: Prof.ssa Daniela Francia

Project Manager UNIBO: Ing. Giampiero Donnici

CUP ASSEGNATO AL PROGETTO: E37G22000460007