sirris materials day 2011 - materials research cluster ghent
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An introduction to the Materials Research Cluster Ghent. Gathering 200 experts and researchers on Materials Research.TRANSCRIPT
Materials Research Cluster Gent
History
OCAS and CRM established in 2008 the Metal Processing Centre (MPC) on the Zwijnaarde campus of Ghent University. A benchmark in terms of lab processing of metals (sharing equipment, maintenance, purchasing).
In 2009, to complement MPC’s alloy production, the Metal Structures Centre (MSC) was created with Ghent University’s Soete lab and the Belgian Welding Institute to provide services, technical support, consultancy and intensified R&D collaboration in the field of large-scale metal structures (e.g. wind mills, pipelines, heavy machinery).
Sirris, Clusta, SIM, Flamac decided to join. Start of the cluster in 2011, all partners grouped together. Consolidation of state of the art equipment park.
MSCMSCMSC
-Focus & further specialisation of each partner
-More than 250 scientists and engineers
-Full offer from nanoscale characterisation to large scale real size structural testing
-Majority of the partners metal oriented
Total offer
-Better integration of different knowledge domains
-Combining strengths of university groups and industrial R&D
-Growth potential at Zwijnaarde campus
-Increase attractiveness of traditional engineering studies
-Open initiative
-Optimal synergy for top performance and cost efficiency
Vision
SIM is a platform for financing and managing of strategic materials research by knowledge centers and companies in Flanders. SIM’s ambition isto further strengthen the strong position of the material’s industry in Flanders on medium and long term.
SIM – Strategic Initiative Materials
Thematic focus on materials for - Energy and Light- Durable & Sustainable structural materialswith Nanotechnology as an important enabler
SIM – Strategic Initiative Materials
Members:
AGCAgfa Materials NVArcelorMittal/OcasBekaert NVRecticelSolvayTyco ElectronicsUmicore ResearchDevan ChemicalsNucomatAgoriaSirrisCentexbelVITO
SIM – Strategic Initiative Materials
Associatie KULeuvenAssociatie Universiteit - Hogescholen LimburgAssociatie Universiteit & Hogescholen AntwerpenAssociatie Universiteit GentUniversitaire Associatie Brussel
Involved in projects: Imec, LMS, Novopolymers,Willy Naessens Construct
Flamac develops and applies high-throughput technologies for accelerated materials research.
High-throughput technologies allow to significantly speed up the development of materials by a factor 10 at least and improve reproducibility of experimentation by automation. Design of experiment & data-mining strategies further increase the development speed.
Applications include e.g. inks, consumer goods, polymers, functional coatings, ceramic and alloy materials, advanced thin film materials, ...
Flamac has collaboration agreements with major international players in the chemicals and materials industry.
Flamac, a division of SIM
Unique infrastructure and expertise for the accelerated synthesis, application and characterization of materials as well as design of experiment and data-mining strategies.
Flamac, a division of SIM
Formulations
Coatings
Thin films
Characterization
WHAT?Helping companies of the technology industry
to implement technological innovationsTo strengthen their competitive position over the long-term
HOW?Making the right technological choices
for sustainable economical growth
Translating new technologies intangible products for a company
Taking into account the business & technology strategy of the company
value innovationthrough
technology
From individual services to common research programs
•Additive Manufacturing•Software Engineering & ICT•Technology Coaching
•Materials Engineering•Production Technology•Mechatronics
• Excellent casting process expertise and experience.o Development of new casting alloys
• Thin-walled castingo Casting process optimization
• Oxygen measurement in liquid metal• Nodulisation and inoculation treatments
o Fully equipped prototype foundryo First time right casting products
• Redesign of welded structures to casting products
• Lab facilities for characterization and testing• Expertise in design methods and tools
o Structural Designo Computational Fluid Dynamics o Thermal Management o Topological Optimization
Sirris activities in Ghent
• Independent research institute for welding technologies and materials weldability
• Activities cover a wide range of:o Research projectso Industrial projects (bilateral)o Technological adviceo Testing serviceso Standardisationo Training courses
Belgian Welding Institute (npo)
More info: www.bil-ibs.be
Main activity areas:
• Specialised advise for welding and material weldability
• Mechanical testing of metals or assemblies (standard and specialised)
• Carry out failure investigations, based on visual assessment coupled with the required (electron) metallography, or replica investigations if needed
• Investigate corrosion failures as well as carrying out corrosion testing
• Assisting companies in obtaining certification according to EN1090, EN3834, EN13445, EN15085, etc
• Delegated by the NBN as standardisation sub-office for Welding Technologies, as well as official Belgian representative for commitees ISO/TC 44 en CEN/TC 121;
• Organisation of education (including official IIW welding training courses), conferences and workshops in a broad field of joining materials and materialsweldability
Belgian Welding Institute (npo)
CLUSTA, technology highway towards creativityCLUSTA,
technologyhighwaytowardscreativity
“Clusta is an organisation that pursuits innovation within the metal sector in Belgium.
From a strategically built place in the innovation network, Clusta works on improving product development and implementing technologies.
By means of technological advice and guidance, Clusta helps the SME’s to obtain international competitivity.”
CLUSTA, technology highway towards creativityCLUSTA,
technologyhighwaytowardscreativity
METAL SHEET ALUMINIUM EXTRUSION 3D SHAPING CONSTRUCTIONS
COATING PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT HIGH STRENGTH STEEL STAINLESS STEEL
KNOWLEDGE DISSEMINATION CENTRE ON:
• R&D, Technology & Innovation in the field of Steel production & applications & associated materials
• Located in Ghent & Liège
• Unique & strong competence in synergy between process & product aspects along the whole production chain (Casting, rolling , cooling, coating, recycling, ...)
CRM
• The Metallurgical and Thermo-mechanical Processes department in Ghent focuses ono Solidification & castingo Rolling technology
• Work roll performance• Lubrication technology• Scale control & strip surface quality• New processes & production routes
o Cooling technology• In rolling & annealing lines• Product & process (roll-cooling)
o Metallurgical knowledge & product development
CRM
CRM: from pilot line trials to industrial implementation
Continuous hot rolling pilot line Laboratory ultra fast cooling installation
Mulpic cooling - Industrial cooling process for thick plate
Multi-purpose Dynamic Annealing
Industrial implementation of High Turbulence Roll CoolingNew lubrication technology in hot strip mill
CRM’s industrial members
Liquid Metal
Casting
Metal transformation
Rolling
Advanced Materials
Applications
Solutions
Design
Construction
Surface functionalities
Nanocoatings Surface conversion
Organic Coating
Recycling
EAF
Finishing
Pickling
Annealing
Process & ProductsPartnerships
Open InnovationFrom metal to recycled
metal Metallic coatings
Galvanising
Environment
OCAS NV- Missions
OCAS meets its customers’ needs–by developing alloys and coatings,–by co-developing steel applications, –by processing and testing of metal-based samples
OCAS valorizes its know-how through product & solutions development, licenses, joint ventures and spinoffs.
OCAS - Markets
Industrial markets including -appliances, mechanical construction and engineering, heavy plate, tubes and pipes, HVAC, radiators, drums, furniture, electro-magnetic applications, energy generation, transport and storage systems, off-shore applications
-Covering product mix from 0,2 to 100 mm
OCAS - Expertise
Metallurgy
Surfaces
Applications & Solutions
Metal Processing Centre
bio-active coatings
steel grades for energy transport
steel grade develop-ment for plates
improved efficiency electrical steel
steel grades for future hydrogen economy
weight reduction thanks to ultra high strength steel
self-cleaning surfaces
enhanced aesthetics
easy manufacturing: forming, painting, glueing, enamelling,...
increased corrosion resistance
heat transfer coatings
smart materials selection
structural design of components
welding metal sheet rapid prototyping
FEM simulations: forming, electro-magnetic, heat,…
product safety: risk assessment of welding fumes, CrVI, VOCs,…
Critical mass at convergence of university and industry
Materials Research Cluster Gent