📋 Tender Overview
Continuous fiber manufacturing for industry
The cfm4industry project, promoted by moi composites, represents an industrialization and technology commercial launch project aiming to revolutionize advanced composite manufacturing through continuous fiber manufacturing (cfm) technology. this patented, novel digital additive manufacturing framework aims at complete automation in advance of continuous fiber reinforced composites production, simplifying manufacturing workflows and reducing cycle and lead times. by integrating robotics and next-generation am composite materials, moi composites evolves 3d printing standards, catering to functional products with significant weight reduction and marking a pivotal shift towards cost-effective, waste-minimized, and sustainable composite production. the project~s primary objective is the industrialization and commercialization of cfm technology in broad applications across industries such as aerospace, automotive, biomedical, oil&gas and marine. this will be achieved through a strategic framework comprising the development of tailored materials, implementation of a dedicated cam path planning, the refinement of the cfm printing apparatus as well as the development of the technology center for the system integration. the relevance of cfm4industry is evident in its commitment to technological innovation and sustainability. by eliminating the need for molds and significantly reducing material waste, cfm technology aligns with the program~s goals of efficient and eco-friendly manufacturing. furthermore, the integration of robotics and digital fabrication showcases a forward-looking approach to advanced manufacturing. the cfm4industry project represents a transformative step to revolutionize the am industry, paving the way for a future of digitalized, sustainable, and economically efficient high-performance composite production.
Funded under
The european innovation council (eic)
Total cost
€ 3 707 822,93
Eu contribution
€ 2 499 999,00
Coordinated by
Moi composites srl
Italy
Start date
1 june 2024
End date
30 november 2026
