Projet ElectronsMatter (Horizon Europe, appel à projets 2024)
Action : Doctoral Networks
Panel : Information Science and Engineering
Statut du projet : SIGNED

The ElectronsMatter MSCA Doctoral Network addresses critical challenges in the additive manufacturing (AM) of tungsten and tungsten alloys, a field crucial for advancing applications in energy, aerospace, and green technologies. Tungsten, with its exceptional properties such as the highest melting point of any metal and excellent resistance to wear and corrosion, is ideal for extreme environments. However, its high melting temperature and brittleness make it difficult to process using conventional methods, limiting its industrial use.  This project leverages electron beam powder bed fusion (PBF-EB), an AM technology with unique capabilities for processing refractory materials like tungsten. By combining computational modeling, advanced characterization, process design, novel in-process monitoring methods, and mechanical behavior analysis, ElectronsMatter aims to develop optimized strategies for manufacturing dense, crack-free tungsten components with complex geometries. The network will tackle key challenges such as defect formation, microstructure evolution, and process monitoring, driving innovations in AM and materials design. Furthermore, material reusability will be studied, enhancing the sustainability of the process. ElectronsMatter integrates the expertise of leading academic and industrial partners to train a new generation of materials scientists. Doctoral Candidates will benefit from interdisciplinary research, industrial secondments, and cutting-edge training in sustainability, innovation, and advanced manufacturing. This aligns with the MSCA Work Programme by fostering skills for the green and digital transitions and strengthening Europe’s competitiveness in sustainable manufacturing technologies.  By addressing the technical, environmental, and societal challenges in AM, ElectronsMatter will not only advance materials science but also prepare a future-ready workforce equipped to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving industrial landscape.

Mots clés : tungsten tungsten alloys electron beam additive manufacturing advanced characterization synchrotron techniques computational design structure modeling process monitoring mechanical performance

Participants :
- Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon (Allemagne) — Partner, beneficiary, Recherche, subvention : 290272.32 €
- École polytechnique de Milan (Italie) — Partner, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 281755.08 €
- International Center for Numerical Methods in Engineering (Espagne) — Partner, beneficiary, Recherche, subvention : 282188.16 €
- Université polytechnique de Catalogne (Espagne) — Partner, associated partner, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 0.0 €
- Freemelt ab (Suède) — Partner, associated partner, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 0.0 €
- KTH Institut royal de technologie (Suède) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 649260.0 €
- Université de Linköping (Suède) — Partner, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 324630.0 €
- Plansee (Austria) (Autriche) — Partner, associated partner, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 0.0 €
- Novatron fusion group ab (Suède) — Partner, associated partner, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 0.0 €
- VBN Components (Sweden) (Suède) — Partner, associated partner, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 0.0 €
- 6k additive (Etats-Unis) — Partner, associated partner, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 0.0 €
- COMTES FHT a.s. (Rép. Tchèque) — Partner, beneficiary, Recherche, subvention : 280022.76 €
- Centre de recherche technique de Finlande (Finlande) — Partner, associated partner, Recherche, subvention : 0.0 €
- Université Friedrich-Alexander d'Erlangen-Nuremberg (Allemagne) — Partner, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 580544.64 €
- Université Christian Albrecht de Kiel (Allemagne) — Partner, associated partner, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 0.0 €