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Innovation centres cooperate to find solutions for challenges in materials technology

Lighthouse Projects

In the Lighthouse pilot projects, German and Dutch innovation centres are working together to provide solutions to three key challenges in materials technology. Challenges in this area lie in setting up proper test production of composite materials, the use of 3D printing to grow beyond the prototype phase, and the production technology of smart materials, such as those for batteries. Thus, they are making strides in scaling up parts and components from the prototype phase to market-ready products. The three Lighthouse projects are:

Manufacturing Thermoplastic Composites

Manufacturing Advanced Battery Systems

Distributed Additive Manufacturing

The projects provide support to SMEs in both technical and business areas, with a focus on test productions. The knowledge partners focus on technical obstacles, while the core partners concentrate on business aspects. Together, they are creating cross-border facilities for test productions of composites, advanced battery production and support for 3D printing. MNM contributes by providing a roadmap for continued cooperation between innovation centres. &nbsp;