Periodic Reporting for period 3 - NOVUM (Pilot line based on novel manufacturing technologies for cellulose-based electrical insulation components)
Periodo di rendicontazione: 2020-04-01 al 2022-03-31
Following the selection of the 3D printing technology. the small-scale Fused Granular Fabrication (FGF) core process was further developed In addition, development of completely new larger-scale FGF core process was conducted, hand in hand with the thermoplastic cellulose-based composite material development and material and component testing. The large-scale FGF printer was part of the NOVUM pilot line and was used for the component manufacturing in the demonstration actions. In addition, development of foam forming technology was continued and foams consisting of cellulose fibers were printed using a nozzle arrangement developed in the project.
The design, building, testing and validation of the pilot line based on the novel processing technologies was carried out and the concept was demonstrated at TRL 6/7 at the end of the project. The pilot line includes processing by 3D printing technology and post-processing steps such as visual inspection and machining. The pilot line is fully automated and the concept is unique.
Technical feasibility and health & safety aspects of the new processes, as well as the sustainability of the whole concept in terms of economic, environmental and social aspects were assessed. Several positive economic, environmental and social impacts were identified.
The basis of the dissemination activities was on creating content on the NOVUM website, posting on social media, technical presentations in various targeted (on-line) events, participating in trade fairs, preparing descriptive videos on the project outcome and hosting a final open house event where the pilot line was demonstrated to the wider audience. Exploitation activities included update on market analysis to include the new end use applications in the project and preparing the final business and exploitation plans for the project results.