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In 2024
\nthe Manufacturing NextMaterials (MNM) project is launched, an ambitious
\nEuropean initiative aimed at scaling up from prototypes to test production of
\nparts and components with smart and sustainable properties. Think lightweight
\ncar parts and battery materials. The aim is to give some 120 SMEs the necessary
\ncompetences to bridge the gap between prototype and market. Initiator and lead
\npartner Oost NL is working with several German and Dutch partners on this
\nproject over a four-year period.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The MNM
\nproject stems from the need to support SMEs in materials technology. Often,
\nthese companies face difficulties in scaling up to production and entering the
\nmarket, as government support usually stops at the prototype development stage.
\nMNM focuses on addressing these barriers and provides solutions to issues
\nrelated to production techniques, quality assurance and compliance with legal
\nrequirements. The project thus bridges the gap between prototyping and test
\nproduction. This enables the manufacturing industry to respond quickly and
\nefficiently to the growing demand for smart and sustainable products. Think
\nsustainable materials for lightweight vehicles or safe and recyclable batteries
\nthat are better for the environment and people. And replace unhealthy
\nsubstances, such as PFAS.<\/p>\n

Oost NL,
\nNMWP.NRW and BOM are the core partners of the project. Together with five
\nknowledge institutes and CATO Composites, Application Centre of Saxion
\nUniversity of Applied Sciences, Fraunhofer Innovation Platform of University of
\nTwente, University of Münster, Fraunhofer Institute for Battery Cell production
\nand Rapid Technology Centre of University of Duisburg-Essen are working on
\nthree so-called Lighthouse pilot projects.<\/p>\n

In these
\n‘Lighthouse’ pilot projects, German and Dutch innovation centres are working
\ntogether to provide solutions to three key challenges in materials technology.
\nChallenges in this area lie in setting up proper test production of composite
\nmaterials, the use of 3D printing to grow beyond the prototype phase, and the
\nproduction technology of smart materials, such as those for batteries. Thus,
\nthey are making strides in scaling up parts and components from the prototype
\nphase to market-ready products.<\/p>\n

The
\nprojects provide support to SMEs in both technical and business areas, with a
\nfocus on test productions. The knowledge partners focus on technical obstacles,
\nwhile the core partners concentrate on business aspects. Together, they are
\ncreating cross-border facilities for test productions of composites, advanced
\nbattery production and support for 3D printing. MNM contributes by providing a
\nroadmap for continued cooperation between innovation centres.  Workshops and training sessions are also
\norganised to prepare SMEs for test productions. Budget is reserved for SMEs to
\nset up and carry out test productions, involving potential customers and
\ninvestors as observers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"parent":0,"template":"","pr-category":[275],"pr-priority":[288],"pr-stat":[252,254],"class_list":["post-37875","projects","type-projects","status-publish","hentry","pr-category-high-tech-systems-materials-htsm-3","pr-priority-a-more-innovative-programme-area","pr-stat-neu","pr-stat-new"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/deutschland-nederland.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/projects\/37875","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/deutschland-nederland.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/projects"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/deutschland-nederland.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/projects"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/deutschland-nederland.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=37875"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"pr-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deutschland-nederland.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pr-category?post=37875"},{"taxonomy":"pr-priority","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deutschland-nederland.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pr-priority?post=37875"},{"taxonomy":"pr-stat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deutschland-nederland.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pr-stat?post=37875"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}