UltraJM - MM-Welding technology for the marine industry
Sandwich panels are widely used in the marine industry, especially for yacht construction. In this field of application, there is a large potential to simplify the integration of connection point into the substrate material. The MM-Welding technology is the perfect candidate for this.
Sandwich panels are widely used in the marine industry, especially for yacht construction. In this field of application, there is a large potential to simplify the integration of connection point into the substrate material. The MM-Welding technology is the perfect candidate for this. Main challenge: the process needs to be manual and usable on a shipyard.
The project objectives are:
- Develop MM-Welding technology for sandwich materials in marine industry and fastening solutions for the usage in critical applications under highly demanding environmental conditions.
- Develop handheld tool, thus establishing the conditions for worldwide promotion of the developed fastening solution into manufacture production environments and make is also available for smaller users.
- Innovate design and construction process by replacing conventional fixing methods.
- Validation in real life application.
Facts & figures
Consortium:
- MultiMaterial-Welding (CH)
- I-Dent (CH)
- Pegasus (SI)
Funding:
Eurostars + Innosuisse
Budget:
1.50 Mio.
Whitepapers:
Highlighted results
Fastener development
Based on the existing MM-Welding technology, a novel fastener was developed to fulfil not only the mechanical and durability requirements, but also fit into the limits that the manual process imposes.
Hand tool development
Robustness, ease of handling and reliability were brought together in the new manual tool to allow for a consistent joining process.
Boat Building
Prototype fasteners have already been used for the construction of several P50 yachts. As the project progress, the technology is used in more and more locations in the boat.
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